Business Administration - Conversion Course - Aungier Street & Grangegorman

What is Business Administration?

The TU Dublin flexible MBA has been designed to offer greater flexibility to meet the needs of busy professionals. Learners begin with a nine-month leadership immersion followed with the option to complete the MBA at their own pace over a three-year period.



• Year 1: Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration

• Year 2: Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

• Year 3: MBA*



*The MBA must be completed within five years of staring the Certificate in Business Administration.



Course Content

Through a combination of exciting learning approaches, live case studies and simulations, 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.



Modules:

• Organisation Behaviour & Theory

• Corporate Finance

• Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Analytics and Emerging Tech

• Marketing

• Economics



If you are considering the PG Cert in Business Administration and wish to arrange a one-to-one meeting, you can do so by completing our online contact form. View further information on the TU Dublin Executive MBA.

Module listing:

Year One

Semester 1

• Analytics and Emerging Technologies [Elective]

• Corporate Finance [Elective]

• Economics for Strategic Managers [Elective]

• Financial Analysis / Reporting [Elective]

• Marketing [Elective]

• Organisational Behaviour & Theory [Elective]

Minimum Entry Requirements?

A primary degree from a recognised university in any discipline or an equivalent professional qualification. A minimum of 3–5 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 maria.k.fitzgerald@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 Programme Manager and/or Programme Director.



If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. 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 lifecycle 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. 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.

Applications for full-time and some part-time postgraduate programmes commencing in September 2026 are now open. Applications for the remaining part-time programmes will open in February 2026. Please check individual course pages for application details.

9 months part-time blended delivery.



Schedule: Friday afternoon online (3pm-7.30pm) and Saturday on campus (9am–5pm).

Commencement Date: January 2026 & September 2026.