MSc Business Analytics & AI for Management
Delivery Modes
Choose the delivery mode that fits your life and career.
The MSc in Business Analytics and AI for Management is available in three delivery modes: full-time on campus, part-time on campus and part-time online. All three modes lead to the same MSc award from Trinity College Dublin, follow the same academic standards, and are delivered by Trinity faculty.
The right mode depends on where you are based and how you want to balance study with work or other commitments.
Applications Update
September 2026 entry: Applications for the part-time on-campus and online modes remain open until 31 July. Applications for the full-time mode are now closed and will reopen in November for September 2027 entry.
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Overview
| Mode |
Full-time |
Part-time on campus |
Part-time online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 1 year | 2 years | 2 years |
| Study Format | Full-time on campus in Dublin | Part-time on campus, in Dublin | Part-time, online |
| Teaching Format | Face-to-face classes | Face-to-face classes | Live and recorded online learning |
| Campus Requirement | Regular campus attendance | Part-time campus attendance, plus one full immersions week | One mandatory in-person immersion week in Dublin |
| Academic Year | September to August |
Year 1: September to June Year 2: September to August |
Year 1: September to June Year 2: September to August |
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Visa Eligibility |
Eligible for relevant study and stay back visas | Not eligible for study or stay back visas | Not eligible for study or stay back visas |
|
Fees 2026/27 |
EU €16,575 / Non-EU €23,950 |
EU €8,670 / Non-EU €11,975 per year |
€8,000 per year |
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Application Status |
Closed for September 2026 | Open for September 2026 | Open for September 2026 |
Delivery Modes Explained
The full-time mode is delivered on campus at Trinity Business School in Dublin from September to August. It is designed for students who can commit to full-time study and want an immersive campus-based experience.
This delivery mode may be suitable for international students who wish to apply for the Irish Third Level Graduate Programme. For more information please see the Careers and Development section of the programme page.
Fees (2026/27 academic year): EU €16,575 | Non-EU €23,950
Please note: applications for the full-time pathway are now closed and will reopen in November 2026 for September 2027 entry. The part-time modes remain open for September 2026 entry until 31 July.
The part-time on-campus mode is designed for students who want to balance postgraduate study with work or other commitments while attending classes in person at Trinity Business School in Dublin.
Students complete the programme over two years. Teaching takes place on campus, with one full mandatory immersion week. The confirmed timetable will be published shortly.
This mode is particularly suited to students based in or near Dublin who want the structure and interaction of face-to-face teaching.
Please note that the part-time delivery modes are not eligible for Irish study visas or post study stay back visas.
Fees (2026/27 academic year):
- Year 1: EU €8,670 | Non-EU €11,975
- Year 2: EU €8,670 | Non-EU €11,975
The online mode is delivered part-time over two years and is designed for students who need flexibility while continuing to work or manage other commitments.
Teaching is delivered through Blackboard Ultra using a blend of recorded lecture material, live online lectures, readings, online activities and discussion. Live online lectures are scheduled on Saturdays in Dublin/Irish time. Recordings are made available for students who cannot attend live sessions.
The online mode is primarily delivered online, but students are required to attend one in-person immersion week at Trinity Business School in Dublin. Students may complete this week in either Year 1 or Year 2, but must attend the full chosen week.
Please note that the part time delivery modes are not eligible for Irish study visas or post study stay-back visas.
Fees (2026/27 academic year): Year 1 €8,000 | Year 2 €8,000
Key FAQs
Yes. The full-time, part-time on-campus and part-time online modes lead to the same MSc award from Trinity College Dublin and follow the same academic standards.
The online mode is primarily delivered online, but students are required to attend an in-person immersion/orientation week at Trinity Business School in Dublin. Students should plan for this before applying.
Yes. Live lecture recordings are made available after the session. Weekly recorded lecture material is also normally made available in advance from Monday morning.
The part-time online mode has no written examinations and is assessed through continuous assessment completed virtually. For the full-time and part-time on-campus modes, assessment may include a blend of written examinations and continuous coursework, depending on the module.
No prior coding or programming experience is required. However, the programme is best suited to applicants with strong quantitative and analytical ability, or relevant professional experience in analytical, technical, business or data-related roles.
No. There is no formal work experience requirement, and recent graduates may apply for any delivery mode. Professional experience in a related area may strengthen an application, especially for applicants who do not come from a directly quantitative academic background.