January Courses

NCI Courses in January 2027

If you missed our September intake, we offer a range of business, computing and education courses starting in the new year.

Contact our Admissions Team if you have any questions about studying at NCI.

Phone: 1850 221 721

Email: admissions@ncirl.ie

CIPD Accredited Programmes at NCI

NCI is the country’s largest provider of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) graduates.

Business

Applications are now open for the following business courses with classes starting in January 2027.

MSc in International Business

This full-time course is aimed at anyone following a career path which requires them to step into middle to top management positions in an internationally focused business environment.

MSc in Business Analytics for Decision Makers

This course seeks to provide students with key skills and a robust theoretical underpinning of the role of analytics in informing decision making in the business context.

Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership and Management

This programme is aimed at improving specific, managerial and leadership competencies for managers and executives within the non-profit sector in Ireland and internationally.

Certificate in Harnessing Neurodiversity in the Modern Workplace

This 5 week, microcredential programme will allow students to learn more about neurodiversity in the workplace of today and how an organisation can harness the many benefits of this approach.

Computing Courses

We are offering a variety of computing courses at NCI in January 2027, in areas such as AI, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics.

MSc in Artificial Intelligence

This course aims to produce high-quality, technically competent, innovative graduates that will become leading practitioners in the field of artificial intelligence.

MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Business

This programme aims to produce high-quality, competent, innovative graduates that will become leading strategists in the field of AI.

MSc in Cybersecurity - Full-time

The aim of this programme is to provide learners with essential expert technical knowledge, competence and skills of the most important technical concepts of cybersecurity.

MSc in Cybersecurity - Part-time

This course is ideal for ICT professionals or graduates with an honours degree in computing or in a cognate area (STEM) who wish to develop a career as a cybersecurity professional.

MSc in Data Analytics - Full-time

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of data analysis, statistics, and the tools, techniques and technologies of data analytics utilised in both technical and business contexts.

MSc in Data Analytics - Part-time

This computing course aims to produce high-quality, technically competent, innovative graduates that will become leading practitioners in the field of data analytics.

MSc in Cloud Computing

Students of this programme will gain experience with the latest ethical design principles, models, and technologies via our state-of-the-art Cloud Competency Centre.

Microcredentials

Microcredentials are short, sharp, programmes that give you an in-depth understanding of a key skill area in a focused way. They are drawn from our postgraduate programmes so should you decide to progress to a full award you will get credit for this module.

Certificate in Big Data and AI in Business: Strategy and Emerging Trends

This micro‑credential equips participants with labour‑market‑ready skills at the intersection of big data and artificial intelligence.

Higher Diplomas in Computing for International Students

If you are an international student interested in transitioning to a career in tech, a Higher Diploma can help you gain a relevant qualification in just one year. To view the full range of Masters programmes available to international students in January, please visit NCI January Intake.