MBA (Cloud Computing)

Semester 1

• Global Issues for Management
• Strategic Marketing Analysis
• Managerial Financial Analysis
• Research Methods I
• Cloud Technologies for Business

Semester 2

• Applied Strategic Analysis
• Dynamic Leadership Development
• Research Methods I
• Cloud Application Management

Semester 3

• Dissertation

Ranked #1 in Class & Faculty Diversity by QS Top MBA 2023

Best Business School in Catalunya (Barcelona) according to La Razón

MBA Program Ranked #3 in Spain by Forbes Magazine

Awarded four stars for excellence in business education by QS Stars

EU's MBA is recognized as #20 in the world by América Economía

EU's Online MBA ranked #24 in the world by QS Top MBA

EU's MBA ranked #25 worldwide in QS International Trade Rankings 2023

Ranked Top 50 in the QS European MBA Rankings 2023

Ranked fifth in the QS MBA Guide Return on Investment Report for salary uplift in Europe

Placed sixth as best business school for women by Capital magazine

Ranked in the top 100 worldwide for career specialization (MBA in Entrepreneurship)

Ranked in the top 100 worldwide for career specialization (MBA in Marketing)

Ranked in the Top 150 in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2023

EU's Online MBA ranked top in CEO Magazine’s Online Global Rankings nine years running

Ranked Premier DBA program by CEO Magazine

Listed as a top 30 European higher educational institution for entrepreneurship by EU-Startups

This MBA program prepares students for future careers in global business. Upon successful completion of the program, learners will be able to:

• Critically evaluate theory and practice from cross-functional areas of business in private, public, and not-for-profit organizations, both nationally and internationally.
• Demonstrate critical awareness of contemporary information, tools, and techniques in management, policy, and performance in organizations both nationally and internationally on business trends, drivers, and inhibitors.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to achieve individual, group, and organizational goals.
• Critically evaluate approaches to primary and secondary data and select the most suitable method from qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in the resolution of a specific business problem.
• Formulate and apply strategic solutions in a business context for the resolution of specific business problems.
• Critically appraise the advanced diagnostic tools which inform business decisions within the global business environment and wider society.
• Demonstrate an ability for enhanced ethical judgments by demonstrating a critical awareness of social, political, economic environments.
• Exhibit an ability to work independently and collaboratively to build effective and efficient relationships in dynamic business environments.
• Synthesize previous professional and learning experiences to inform a wide-ranging appreciation of the business world and solidarity with social norms and relationships.
• Develop professional communication skills to present solutions in a cogent manner to a critical audience.
• Conduct in-depth research in a specialized area of business administration to deal with a particular research problem that adds value or new knowledge to the business world.

Credits: 90 ECTS

Degree Awarded

A state-recognized Dublin Business School Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, learners will be able to:

• Critically evaluate the importance of project management within organizations and apply appropriate project management frameworks to deliver enhanced performance in contemporary organizations
• Demonstrate critical awareness of business information, planning and control mechanisms in project management practice.
• Critically evaluate theory and practice from cross-functional areas of business in private, public and not for profit organizations, both nationally and internationally.
• Demonstrate critical awareness of contemporary information, tools and techniques in management, policy and performance in organizations both nationally and internationally on business trends, drivers and inhibitors.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to achieve individual, group and organizational goals.
• Critically evaluate approaches to primary and secondary data and select the most suitable method from qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in the resolution of a specific business problem.
• Formulate and apply strategic solutions in a business context for the resolution of specific business problems.
• Critically appraise the advanced diagnostic tools which inform business decisions within the global business environment and wider society.
• Demonstrate an ability for enhanced ethical judgements by demonstrating critical awareness of social, political, economic environments.
• Exhibit an ability to work independently and collaboratively to build effective and efficient relationships in dynamic business environments.
• Synthesize previous professional and learning experiences to inform a wide-ranging appreciation of the business world and solidarity with social norms and relationships.
• Develop professional communication skills to present solutions in a cogent manner to a critical audience.
• Conduct in-depth research in a specialized area of business administration to deal with a particular research problem that adds value or new knowledge to the business world.

This Master of Business Administration with a pathway in Cloud Computing is specifically aimed at facilitating the graduate’s understanding of how organizations may exploit the vast business opportunities that result from the transformative power that Cloud Computing offers both currently and in the future.

Students who successfully complete this program may be interested in pursuing careers as:

Service Administrator

The role of a Service Administrator involves holding the responsibility of being the first point of contact for customers and engineers, as well as answering telephone calls and email queries. They are also typically tasked with logging faults and allocating work to different members of the engineering team. A Service Administrator should possess filing and bookkeeping know-how.

IT Consultant

An IT consultant is an external analyst who is responsible for evaluating a company's IT systems in order to assist in ensuring that business objectives are met. Their main day-to-day duties include analyzing and diagnosing a company's IT infrastructure, understanding a client's business needs, as well as designing and implementing a technology-related solution. Required skills for this job position include analytical skills as well as technical know-how.

Business Analyst

A Business Analyst creates a detailed business analysis, which contains the detailed and specific outlining problems, opportunities, and solutions for a business. They also budget, forecast, plan, monitor, as well as define business requirements and hereafter report them back to stakeholders. A Business Analyst must be exceptionally accurate and must possess a strong business structure know-how.

Database Administrator

Responsible for the installment and maintenance of the performance of database servers, database administrators are also tasked with developing various different processes that optimize database security. Database administrators should be logical thinkers whilst also possessing meticulous attention to detail.

Areas of Work

This MBA program with a pathway in Cloud Computing introduces learners to standard cloud practices and guides them through the planning, deployment, and management of a cloud application. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates often seek employment in the following areas:

• Business Consultancy
• Cloud Administration
• Information Technology
• Business Analysis