This course is available through the following application route(s)
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.
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.
| 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 |
BMGT45800 | Managerial Economics (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 if not taken in year 1 |
BMGT44040 | Doing Business in International Mkt | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of: Students select one Option module in year 2 if not taken in year 1 |
FIN42320 | GNAM SNOC Aviation Finance | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of: Students select one Option module in year 2 if not taken in year 1 |
MKT45970 | GNAM SNOC Future of Food | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of: Students select one Option module in year 2 if not taken in year 1 |
MKT46050 | Digital Mkt&Customer Analytics | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of: Students select one Option module in year 2 if not taken in year 1 |
BMGT45180 | EMBA Global Network Week UCD | Summer | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of: Students select one Option module in year 2 if not taken in year 1 |
BMGT45550 | Strategy Development Systems | Summer | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | B094 Executive MBA Master of Business Administration Part-Time Commencing September 2026 Graduate Taught UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Not available to International applicantsApply |