Business Administration - Executive MBA
Unlock your leadership potential and accelerate your global career with the globally ranked Smurfit Executive MBA.
Best for:Best for experienced professionals and managers seeking to accelerate their leadership careers through an executive MBA.
Overview
The University College Dublin Smurfit Executive MBA is a globally ranked, experiential programme designed to develop high-level leadership and management skills. Participants apply cutting-edge business concepts in real-time within their workplaces, building an international professional network. The programme requires substantial professional experience and rigorous academic commitment. Candidates undergo a holistic review process that evaluates professional achievements, leadership capability, and strategic fit.
What you'll do
- Engage actively in lectures, seminars, and interactive case study discussions.
- Apply contemporary business theories and management frameworks directly to real-world workplace scenarios.
- Collaborate with an international cohort of professionals on team projects and strategic assignments.
- Participate in experiential learning activities designed to build global business networks and executive presence.
Requirements
Degree required: A university degree equivalent to NFQ Level 8
Degree offered: MBA
Language: English; IELTS minimum average score of 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each band, or TOEFL iBT minimum score of 100, or Duolingo English Test score of 130
Instruction: English
- Minimum of five years of quality professional experience for the Executive MBA
- Demonstrated quantitative and analytical competencies
- Strong leadership and interpersonal communication abilities
- Satisfactory performance on the GMAT, Executive Assessment (EA), or GRE test
- Must hold a recognized primary university degree
- Must have at least 5 years of quality professional experience excluding summer, part-time, or temporary work
- Suitable for domestic EEA applicants
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Submit your application online through the official UCD admissions portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts, test scores, and professional experience documentation are uploaded for holistic review.
- CV
- University degree transcripts
- GMAT, EA, or GRE test scores
- English language test proficiency results
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