International Business

The MSc in International Business is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to operate and build a career in the global market place. The programme is designed to stimulate the confidence to analyse, think critically, problem solve and provide leadership in a globalised, multicultural organisation.



This Master's programme 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.



There is a strong emphasis on the development of key management skills around research, strategic planning and effective communication.



On completing this programme, you will be expected to be able to critically appraise the theory and practice of international business and demonstrate your expertise and competence in meeting the challenges and opportunities (professional and personal) of international business.



This Master’s attracts many international students and their presence and contribution, along with the learning approach adopted, enhances the student learning experience.

Stage 1 Core Modules

BMGT43520 International Business Managem Autumn 10

BMGT45020 Cross Cultural Management Autumn 10

MKT42220 Global Marketing Autumn 10

BMGT43490 Global Competitive Strategies Spring 10

FIN41090 International Financial Management Spring 10

BMGT45310 International Business & Ec.Dev Summer 10



Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:

Students must select one option module from the list below

BMGT43480 Entrepreneurship: Theoretical and Empirical Foundations Spring 10

BMGT44300 Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Spring 10

BMGT45130 Mindfulness & Resilience at Wrk Spring 10

BMGT45580 Leadership, Organisations & Me Spring 10

BMGT45750 Sustainable Production & Consump Spring 10

HRM40720 Work & Employment in the Global Economy Spring 10



Stage 1 Options - B)20CR:

Students must select two Summer Trimester option modules (max 20 credits). If you are interested in pursuing Internship (MSc) or the Consultancy Project your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Places will become available for the Summer Trimester in March.



BMGT43850 Technology & Innovation Strategy Summer 10

BMGT44580 Reputation & Disrepute Summer 10

BMGT45030 Int' Bus Consultancy Project Summer 20

BMGT45140 Creative Problem Solving in Organisations Summer 10

BMGT45190 Leadership & Team Management Summer 10

BMGT45300 Internship (MSc) Summer 20

BMGT45440 Innovation: Disruption &Design Summer 10



Stage 1 Options - C)0 of:

Students interested in undertaking International Business Consultancy Project (BMGT45030) or Internship (BMGT45300) will be registered manually by the Programme Manager upon approval. If students internship arrangements fail after the cut off date they must take Research Project BMGT45790 in its place.



BMGT45030 Int' Bus Consultancy Project Summer 20

BMGT45300 Internship (MSc) Summer 20

BMGT45790 Research Project Summer 20

Please review the entry requirements below. The UCD Smurfit Admissions Office staff have expertise in reviewing international qualifications from around the world and will be able to assess your application's comparability to the Irish entry requirement.



A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Business, Commerce, Business Administration, International Economics (where a number of business modules were taken in that Economics degree) or a closely related area.

OR

A primary degree with a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience.



If English is not your first language, an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an English speaking country.

https://www.smurfitschool.ie/admissions/internationalapplicants/englishlanguagerequirements/



Some students might have to get a student visa in order to come and study in Ireland. Please check the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Services website to see if you require a visa. https://www.irishimmigration.ie/

Non-EU students cannot typically study part-time in Ireland if they require a student visa, as student permission is granted for full-time courses on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP). Non-EU students who are not residents of Ireland can apply for part-time courses that are 100% online, and in this case, a visa is not required.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/

Apply online



Who Should Apply?

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EU) applicants: Yes



Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants: No

12 months full-time, 24 months part-time.

Delivery: On Campus

Fees Full-Time EU:

€14,460 (academic year 2020/2021)


Full-Time Non-EU:

€19,900 (academic year 2020/2021)


Fees Part-Time EU:

€7,855 per year (academic year 2020/2021)


Part-Time Non-EU:

€9,950 per year (academic year 2020/2021)


Important Note: Tuition fees and other charges are subject to change each year. .

B263 International Business Master of Science Full-Time

Commencing September 2026

Graduate Taught



B264 International Business Master of Science Part-Time

Commencing September 2026

Graduate Taught

(UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School)

Career Opportunities

The MSc in International Business from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School can help you establish your career on a global basis.



81% of our graduates from this programme were employed after 6 months across a range of industry sectors. Source: Latest Graduate Outcomes Survey, published in September 2025.



Potential careers for our graduates include:



International Business Analyst

Account Manager

Tender Manager

Commercial Analyst

Sales Development

Small Business Account Manager

Business Development Manager