TU Dublin - Technological University Dublin
Business Administration - Conversion Course - Aungier Street
What is... Business Administration (MBA)?
The Executive MBA is a journey towards personal growth and career transformation. Our exciting and innovative programme design caters for individuals seeking to take up senior leadership roles in the private, public or not-for-profit sectors along with those looking to establish or scale their own businesses.
The TU Dublin MBA is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement in postgraduate business education and is earned by only the top 2% of MBA courses globally.
Leaders and entrepreneurs from a variety of sectors engage with our expert Faculty and exciting guest speakers and in sharing their own significant experience create a unique environment of peer learning and networking.
The broad range of modules, along with a specialist Leadership Development Programme (LDP) and a week-long Global Leadership Immersion, prepares graduates for success in a dynamic global business environment. An Expert Seminar Series brings together MBA students and Alumni to engage with world-class speakers on topics relating to emerging technologies, sustainability and global leadership.
Through a combination of exciting learning approaches, live case studies and simulations, MBA participants learn to apply a range of business frameworks and analytical tools to problem solve and innovate.
Our highly supportive learning environment, small group teaching and individual coaching and feedback helps participants to identify their core strengths and to significantly enhance their leadership capabilities.
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Course Content
The course offers a comprehensive grounding in core functional areas, while also focusing on a number of key themes including: strategy & leadership; innovation & change; sustainability; global business; and financial and data analysis. The modules you undertake during your time on the course keenly reflect these key themes.
Each semester of the Executive MBA programme is composed of four unique modules; the course consists of 16 modules in total plus an individual Consultancy Project. The broad range of modules, along with a specialist Leadership Development Programme (LDP) and a week-long Global Leadership Immersion, prepares graduates for success in a dynamic global business environment. Modules are scheduled to maximise learning and the integrated nature of modules will enhance participants’ ability to tackle complex business challenges.
Year 1 enhances your skillset in vital functional areas such as finance and marketing. You are encouraged to think more broadly about the concepts of leadership, strategy and entrepreneurship, and how such concepts really apply to both your industry and your own career.
Year 2 builds on this foundation and focuses on improving strategic thinking, a global outlook and an innovative mind-set through a suite of comprehensive modules and the Global Leadership Immersion.
Subjects taught
Module Listing:
Year One
Semester 1
Analytics and Emerging Technologies [Mandatory]
Economics for Strategic Managers [Mandatory]
Financial Analysis / Reporting [Mandatory]
Marketing [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Corporate Finance [Mandatory]
Organisational Behaviour & Theory [Mandatory]
Management Control and Decision Making [Mandatory]
Hacking For Sustainability [Mandatory]
Year Two
Semester 1
Consultancy Project [Mandatory]
Innovation and Commercialisation [Mandatory]
Leadership Development Programme [Mandatory]
Strategic Human Resource Management [Mandatory]
Strategic Operations/Business Processes [Mandatory]
Strategic Management [Mandatory]
Semester 2
CGVE 1000 (67826) CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, ETHICS AND RESPONSIBILITY (Head of School) [Mandatory]
Consultancy Project [Mandatory]
Globalisation and Strategy [Mandatory]
Leadership Development Programme [Mandatory]
Project Management [Elective]
Strategic Customer Management [Elective]
Entry requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements?
• A primary degree from a recognised university in any discipline or an equivalent professional qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant post-graduate work experience including at least 3 years in a managerial or professional capacity.
• Candidates who do not have a primary degree or equivalent professional qualification may be required to submit a minimum GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) score of 500. For information on applying without a primary degree please email mba@TUDublin.ie.
• At least one written reference attesting to the ability of the candidate to undertake the course.
• All applicants are required to attend an interview with the MBA Programme Manager and/or Academic Director
• A minimum of 7.0 on IELTS for those of whom English is not their first language.
• Non-EU applicants must have documentary proof of Irish residency or an Irish work permit to be eligible to apply (it is the responsibility of the applicant to maintain such eligibility across the lifestyle of the course).
Who should apply?
• Participants from diverse backgrounds with the aim of developing their management and leadership capabilities.
• Applicants from all sectors and backgrounds are welcome – you do not need a business degree to apply.
• With practical on the job experience and an average age of 38 years, participants bring a wealth of experience to the course. We welcome applications from candidates with a minimum of five years’ post-graduation experience.
• We seek individuals who want to develop their professional practice and make a positive impact on their industry and society.
Application dates
How to Apply
Applications will open in February 2025
Non-EU Students
Non-EU students, not resident in Ireland, are not eligible to apply for part time programs that are delivered on-campus. Applications for part time courses that require on-campus attendance will not be processed and the application fee will not be refunded.
Duration
2 years part-time, blended delivery.
Schedule
Friday afternoon (3pm-7pm/9pm) and Saturday morning (9am-1.30pm/4pm).
Enrolment dates
Applications will open in February 2025.
More details
Qualification letters
MBA
Qualifications
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Attendance type
Blended,Part time
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