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Executive MBA

MBA (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

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Experiential. Transformational. International. The globally-ranked Smurfit MBA provides an unequalled opportunity to unlock and develop your leadership potential, accelerate your career and build your global network whilst applying what you are learning in real-time in the workplace. 

The UCD Smurfit Executive MBA is delivered at our dedicated Graduate Business School campus, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, located in Blackrock, 4km from the main UCD Belfield Campus.

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Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Options - A)8 of:
Select eight core modules
ACC41010 Financial Reporting (Mod) Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A)8 of:
Select eight core modules
BMGT45410 Leadership & OB (Mod) Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A)8 of:
Select eight core modules
BMGT45420 Competitive Strategy (Mod) Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A)8 of:
Select eight core modules
MKT42640 Marketing Management Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A)8 of:
Select eight core modules
ACC41000 Management Accounting (Mod) Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A)8 of:
Select eight core modules
FIN42090 Corporate Finance (Mod) Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A)8 of:
Select eight core modules
BMGT45370 Operations & SC (Mod) Summer  5
Stage 1 Options - A)8 of:
Select eight core modules
HRM40890 Strategies for HR (Mod) Summer  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students may take one Option module in Summer or Spring Trimester
FIN42320 GNAM SNOC Aviation Finance Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students may take one Option module in Summer or Spring Trimester
MKT45970 GNAM SNOC Future of Food Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students may take one Option module in Summer or Spring Trimester
MKT46050 Digital Mkt&Customer Analytics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students may take one Option module in Summer or Spring Trimester
BMGT44090 EMBA International Consulting Project Summer  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students may take one Option module in Summer or Spring Trimester
BMGT45550 Strategy Development Systems Summer  5
Stage 1 Options - C)9 of:
Select nine core modules
BMGT45330 Global & Corprt Strategy (Mod) Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - C)9 of:
Select nine core modules
BMGT45340 Business & Society (Mod) Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - C)9 of:
Select nine core modules
BMGT45350 Leading Innov. Enterpr (Mod) Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - C)9 of:
Select nine core modules
FIN42080 Investment Management (Mod) Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - C)9 of:
Select nine core modules
BMGT45380 Entrepreneurship (Mod) Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - C)9 of:
Select nine core modules
MIS41410 Data, Artificial Intelligence and Analytics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - C)9 of:
Select nine core modules
BMGT45390 Managing Negotiat.Process(Mod) Summer  5
Stage 1 Options - C)9 of:
Select nine core modules
SBUS46120 Executive LEAP Summer  2.5
Stage 1 Options - C)9 of:
Select nine core modules
SBUS46140 Capstone Project EMBA Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students select one Option module in year 2.
BMGT44040 Doing Business in International Mkt Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students select one Option module in year 2.
FIN42320 GNAM SNOC Aviation Finance Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students select one Option module in year 2.
MKT45970 GNAM SNOC Future of Food Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students select one Option module in year 2.
MKT46050 Digital Mkt&Customer Analytics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students select one Option module in year 2.
BMGT45180 EMBA Global Network Week UCD Summer  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students select one Option module in year 2.
BMGT45550 Strategy Development Systems Summer  5

MBA Executive MBA (B094) Part Time
EU/NONEU    Year 1 - € 18940 ba
EU/NONEU    Year 2 - € 18480 ba
EU/NONEU    Year 3 - € 2570 ba

ba"Continuation fees apply Where a student fails to complete their programme in the prescribed time a continuation fee will apply to modules carried in subsequent years."
***Fees are subject to change

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information.

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No


General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Executive MBA:

ROWCLASS Apply to   Application Type  
showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt B094
Executive MBA
Master of Business Administration
Part-Time
Commencing September 2024
Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Not available to International applicantsClosed
showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt B094
Executive MBA
Master of Business Administration
Part-Time
Commencing September 2025
Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Not available to International applicantsApply
* you can change options at the top of the page