Business Administration - MBA
Earn a Master of Business Administration with a strong theoretical and practical management foundation.
Best for:Best for working professionals with leadership experience seeking an advanced management qualification.
Overview
The Master of Business Administration program at the National College of Ireland provides students with a robust theoretical understanding of core management disciplines while emphasizing real-world applications and case studies. Delivered via a flexible blended schedule, the program spans two calendar years across four taught semesters and a final-year dissertation. Candidates engage in livestream online classes complemented by on-campus workshops. The curriculum equips aspiring leaders with essential analytical, strategic, and practical business skills.
What you'll do
- Participate in livestream online classes and scheduled on-campus workshops
- Analyze real-world business cases and apply management theory to practical scenarios
- Complete coursework, assignments, and examinations across four taught semesters
- Conduct independent research and author a comprehensive final-year dissertation
Requirements
Degree required: Minimum 2.2 honours degree at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in a cognate or non-cognate area, or equivalent professional experience via RPEL
Degree offered: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Minimum of three years of postgraduate work experience, ideally in management
- Proficiency in utilizing a personal laptop for online learning and campus sessions
- Ability to engage in collaborative group work and case study analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for academic and professional settings
- Applicants must hold a level 8 honours degree (minimum 2.2) or qualify through the Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme
- Must possess at least three years of postgraduate work experience
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How to apply
Interested applicants should submit their application online through the National College of Ireland postgraduate application portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and proof of prior work experience are prepared for submission.
- Academic transcripts
- CV
- Proof of prior work experience
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