Master of Business Administration (MBA)
A transformative MBA programme for career changers, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking leadership expertise.
Best for:Best for professionals with a bachelor’s degree or extensive work experience seeking to transition into business leadership, entrepreneurs, or career changers aiming to boost their management skills.
Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at Maynooth University is designed for professionals aiming to transition into business or management roles, enhance their leadership skills, or advance their entrepreneurial ventures. Ideal for those with a technical background, career changers, or entrepreneurs looking to refine their strategic and managerial capabilities, this programme offers a comprehensive curriculum to prepare graduates for high-level business positions. The programme caters to diverse academic and professional backgrounds, including applicants without a primary degree but with substantial relevant work experience. It emphasizes practical application, leadership development, and business acumen to drive career growth and organizational success.
What you'll do
- Develop and refine strategic business and management skills to advance career prospects.
- Engage in practical learning experiences to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world business scenarios.
- Lead and manage projects or initiatives to demonstrate leadership capabilities.
- Network with industry professionals and peers to build a strong professional support system.
- Participate in case studies and group projects to enhance collaborative problem-solving skills.
- Develop a business plan or strategic proposal to address real-world business challenges.
Requirements
Degree required: A minimum bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in any discipline with a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) or higher.
Language: English proficiency (assumed for applicants from English-speaking countries or those with prior education in English).
Instruction: English
- Proven ability to work in a management role for at least 3 years (for applicants without a primary degree).
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience for applicants without a primary degree.
- Applicants must hold a minimum bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent.
- Applicants without a primary degree must have at least 10 years of relevant work experience, including 3 years in a management position.
- Eligibility through Maynooth University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process for Non-Standard Entrants.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-08-14
Applicants must submit their application through Maynooth University’s postgraduate application portal. Required documents include a CV, academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency (if applicable), and a personal statement. Applicants without a primary degree must provide detailed documentation of their work experience and may need to go through the RPL process.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (if required)
- Personal statement
- Work experience documentation (for applicants without a primary degree)
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