Business Administration MBA

MBA - Masters of Business Administration (Full-time)
Full-time MBA - Your path to leadership

So what is an MBA?
Currently, 42 CEOs of the Fortune top 100 companies hold an MBA qualification.

An MBA is a Master's in Business Administration. It is an internationally recognised strategic management qualification. It serves both to enhance the skills and competences of experienced managers, and also provides a progression route for graduates into management positions.

Fast-track your career with an industry-led MBA at IBAT College Dublin
An innovative and highly relevant offering, this MBA programme reflects the realities of the international marketplace by combining the latest in management theory with the practical skills that modern employers need.

This was achieved by developing the programme alongside industry experts and corporate partners to ensure it meets the requirements of modern business.

The combination of theory, application and research in this programme provide added-value for both learners and employers. The complexity of a managerial role is captured within the range of modules contained within this programme and will produce graduates that can take their place among their peers internationally

Completion of this programme will improve your potential to manage and lead organisations effectively as you will possess a solid foundation of the international aspects of business operations and, critically, the role of ethics in business, management and leadership. There will also be a strong focus on the practical skills required to support your knowledge in the workplace.

This programme is designed to support participants from diverse backgrounds who are seeking international career opportunities, through the development of their managerial abilities.

Who should consider pursuing an MBA
The programme is challenging, yet attainable when you engage with the content, lecturers and your peers. An MBA qualification is one of the most prestigious business degree qualification in the world but many find the entire experience of an MBA to be a life-changing one!

If you are a high-potential graduate or a senior business professional, seeking to maximise your business and personal potential this MBA programme, validated by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, will not only help you realise your ambitions but redefine them.

An MBA has become an international global currency and graduates are highly sought-after by multi-nationals, consulting companies and corporate giants.

This MBA programme is designed to help you become a senior manager or leader in your business and to support your career with the management and analytical tools to equip you to make strategic decisions in your field.

What will I gain from an MBA at IBAT College Dublin?
• Confidence - to speak and act with more authority on different aspects of your business.
• Contribution – knowledge and skills to contribute at an advanced level within your employer organisation, thus improving your career, promotion and salary prospects.
• Connected - Valuable networking opportunities with classmates from other functional areas, companies, industries, regions and countries.
• Collaborate – Team work is integral in business and as an MBA student at IBAT you will learn how to work in a collaborative manner to ensure the best outcomes
• Skills set & Analytical Tools – equipped with strategic-thinking, critical-analysis, holistic view of industry through the modules studied. Each module requires you to employ enhanced communication and team-building skills, particularly negotiation and influencing skills.
• Friendship and fun - Form professional and personal bonds with classmates and lecturers and do this in a vibrant Dublin city central location.

What will I gain from an MBA at IBAT College Dublin?
• Confidence - to speak and act with more authority on different aspects of your business.
• Contribution – knowledge and skills to contribute at an advanced level within your employer organisation, thus improving your career, promotion and salary prospects.
• Connected - Valuable networking opportunities with classmates from other functional areas, companies, industries, regions and countries.
• Collaborate – Team work is integral in business and as an MBA student at IBAT you will learn how to work in a collaborative manner to ensure the best outcomes
• Skills set & Analytical Tools – equipped with strategic-thinking, critical-analysis, holistic view of industry through the modules studied. Each module requires you to employ enhanced communication and team-building skills, particularly negotiation and influencing skills.
• Friendship and fun - Form professional and personal bonds with classmates and lecturers and do this in a vibrant Dublin city central location.

Why do an MBA?
As a general management programme, the MBA is good preparation for any job that requires general management competence. The Programme is of particular interest to people working in, or planning to work in finance, consultancy, manufacturing and service industries. Increasingly, some use the MBA to help them establish their own business or return to help run a family business.

What will I gain from an MBA
• New management skills and techniques to move towards increased responsibilities. You will gain strategic-thinking, critical analysis, and a 'bigger picture' perspective.
• Better communication and team building skills.
• Networking opportunities with candidates from other functional areas, companies, industries, regions and countries, enabling you to think globally.

The part-time MBA is taught at our state-of-the-art campus in the heart of Dublin City. Perfectly situated in Temple Bar, on the Quays, the campus is ideal for those who wish to study in the city after work, with bus, train and tram routes easily accessible nearby.

IBAT College Dublin works with our students to provide flexible learning options in a location that suits you. The programme is delivered over two semesters, with 12 teaching weeks in each semester. Students then take a subsequent final term to complete the dissertation.

All modules in Part 1 are compulsory.

Part 1 (6 modules) – 3 semesters
• Finance for Managers
• Marketing Management
• Strategic Management
• Human Resource Management
• Digital Entrepreneurship
• Leading and Managing Projects

Part 2 – 6 months
• Dissertation

Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme are:
• Hold a minimum of a 2.2 honours degree (level 8), or an appropriate equivalent, i.e, a professional qualification from a recognised education institution in Ireland, or abroad.
• An IELTS score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic version, with at least a 5.5 in all components, or equivalent, is required for non-native English speakers. The GENERAL TRAINING version is not designed to test the full range of language skills required for academic purposes and as such cannot be used.
OR
• Have an appropriate period of prior experiential learning and/or relevant experience in management or business related employment fields, or a related area/discipline/subject experience. This is normally equivalent to, or comparable with at least two years relevant experiential learning. This period is not prescriptive and will be interpreted flexibly as part of consideration for entry.

If you do not fully satisfy the general criteria you may still be considered and may be admitted if you are able to demonstrate that you are capable of successfully undertaking and completing the programme at the required standard, and are able to contribute fully to, and benefit from, the learning experiences delivered within the programme. They may require an interview to be conducted. This can be by phone or a requested can be made for a face-to-face interview.

If you are presenting with a qualification from overseas, this will be subject to checks. IBAT College Dublin uses a number of comparison systems, such as the NARIC Qualifications Recognition system, to compare and establish equivalency of international academic awards.

If you are interested in applying for this MBA programme, but unsure if you meet the entry requirements, contact one of our MBA admissions team for assistance.

The College will take all appropriate and reasonable steps to assess each applicant's potential and make a professional judgement about their ability to successfully complete the programme of study and achieve the qualification. This assessment will take account of the supports available to the learner during their programme of study and any specific support that might be necessary. The IBAT College Dublin 'Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)' policy applies to both standard and non-standard applications.

How to Apply
1.Complete our Online Application form and a member of our MBA admissions team will contact you.

2.Alternatively, please contact one of our MBA admissions team at +353 1 807 5055 or by email to enquiry@ibat.ie , to set up a meeting to discuss the course further and/or to register.

3.You are also welcome to visit the College, either by appointment or during one of our Open Evenings, where you can discuss any aspects of the programme with a member of our MBA Admissions team.

What is the application process?
Whether your first step is via email, phone or attendance at one of our "drop-in" events, you will be offered an initial consultation to discuss your eligibility and answer any pertinent questions. If successful at this preliminary stage, an application form will be issued.

Upon receipt of your application (to include all academic transcripts, Matriculation form, CV and work references where applicable), decision on your application will be made as soon as possible. In some cases further documentation may be sought. For some applicants an interview may need to be conducted.

12 months (+3 months for summer break)

How does the timetable work?
There are two semesters per academic year. Each semester is 15 weeks in duration. Lectures are delivered over 12 weeks, two evenings per week. There is also a reading week.

Price: €4,500 per annum

Ask us about our flexible payment plans. Tax relief is also available on fees for Irish income tax payers at the standard rate of 20% on all fees exceeding €1,500 and up to €7,000.

Start Date: 17th September 2019