MBA Executive MBA

The purpose of the MBA programme is to offer students with a well-rounded approach on business and management from the perspective of a general manager (Purpose). The programme equips students with the skills and techniques required by a general manager from various business disciplines. The intention is to develop both within, and across functional discipline, knowledge (education and subject/discipline/professional values).  The Programme promotes an environment where: the material focuses on contemporary topics and challenges; students are encouraged to take ownership for their learning journey; learning is rooted in rigorous management research; and  application of knowledge is encouraged (the nature of the learning environment for students).  In addition to lectures, students work individually and in small groups on business cases and assignments. Students are also exposed to skills training sessions, and presentations by visiting lecturers and practitioners. They are also required to undertake an international study trip (key approaches to teaching, learning and assessment).

1 - Acquire and apply functional knowledge that is academically rigorous and practically relevant.
2 - Develop a cross-functional, cross-disciplinary holistic view of the entire organisation.
3 - Optimise readiness and competitiveness for post-programme employment.
4 - Develop a heightened self-awareness of behavioural competence strengths and developmental needs benchmarked against their peers in the market.
5 - Critically appreciate the complex and multi-dimensional relationship between business and society, understanding the interdependence of organisational and sustainable development goals.
6 - Critically appreciate the opportunities and challenges of doing business across national boundaries and cross-cultural settings.
7 - Develop a heightened awareness of challenges of (and responses to) global issues, including but not limited to such as the shifting geopolitical landscape, climate change and demands for sustainability, digital transformation, and regulation.
8 - Develop a capacity to solve real-world business problems, make decisions based on complex information, and defend their choices among peers.
9 - Demonstrate the ability to work effectively, in an inclusive fashion, as part of a diverse team to deliver results.

Stage 1

Students must complete 17 core modules - 15 x 5 credits (ECTS) core modules totaling 75 credits. One option module (5 ECTS) in either year 1 or 2, one LEAP module (2.5 ECTS) and a Capstone (7.5 ECTS) module in year 2. The Modular EMBA is a 90 credit (ECTS) programme.

Year 1 - 4 modules x 5 ECTS in autumn trimester, 3 modules x 5 ECTS in spring and 1 module x 5 ECTS in the summer Trimester. Participants can choose to take an option module in summer trimester of year 1.

Year 2 - 4 modules x 5 ECTS in autumn trimester, 3 modules x 5 ECTS in spring trimester and possible option module (5 ECTS) in spring trimester if not completed in year 1. Student take 2.5ECTS LEAP module and 7.5 ECTS Capstone project that runs over spring and summer trimester.

See the UCD Assessment website for further details

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