International Business

Overview
This course offers the perfect match for students with an international background and profile who are seeking to build a business career in today's increasingly globalised market place.

The MSc in International Business is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to operate in the global market place. On completing this course, 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 programme attracts many international students and their presence and contribution, along with the learning approach adopted, enhances the student learning experience. A small number of places are available to students to complete Semester 2 at a leading French business school.

What will I learn?
The curriculum has been carefully devised in order to develop vital critical skills in students, enabling them to understand and appraise international business from a theoretical and practical perspective, and also tackle business challenges in their future career.

1. Essential insight into the main challenges faced by a globalised business, including the actual workings and resources of such organisations, and the ability to demonstrate orally and in writing an understanding of the global market.

2. The necessary personal and professional skills in order to prepare, coordinate and implement business procedures in an autonomous fashion.

3. The ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the course via research activity into the international business field.

How will I benefit?
The rich course content and structure provides students with a key opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills that will kick-start their international business career.

1. The highly international blend of students enrolled on the course makes for an exceptional international learning opportunity, fully tailored to the global market that awaits students upon graduation.

2. A chance to build a strong peer network during the course, which can subsequently be leveraged when graduates embark upon their international career trajectory.

3. Significant recruitment possibilities, both in Ireland and abroad. Graduates of the course are highly desired by such companies as Bank of America, BP Group, Deloitte and Hewlett Packard.

Available on a one-year full-time basis or two-year part-time (via classes held during the working day), the flexible, wide-ranging curriculum comprises a blend of six core modules during the academic year and one option module in the spring term. The summer term offers students the choice between completing an internship, consultancy project or two additional option modules. The balance of options covers a broad scope of management and business topics, all vital to grasping the theory and practice of the global marketplace.

Part of the international course experience includes the chance for selected students to spend Semester 2 in a leading French business school.

Vision/Values Statement
The MSc in International Business provides students with an essential insight into the main challenges faced by a globalised business, including the actual workings and resources of such organisations. During the programme, students will develop a strong ability to demonstrate, orally and in writing, an understanding of the global market and also the ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the course via research activity into the international business field (Purpose).

We value notions of inclusion, respect, and collaboration in the learning process (education and subject/discipline/professional values).

MSc International programme attracts students from various educational and cultural backgrounds who want to follow international careers and provides a truly international learning environment in which students are expected to work, study, and share experiences in multinational teams (the nature of the learning environment for students).

The curriculum has been carefully devised in order to develop vital critical skills in students, enabling them to understand and appraise international business from a theoretical and practical perspective, and also tackle business challenges in their future career. The programme aims to be a recognized leader in our field in terms of reputation, contributions to knowledge, and inclusion of evidence based approach into teaching. Students will experience a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshop sessions. Students will work as individuals, and also as part of a team on case study analysis, presentations, and research papers and essays (key approaches to teaching, learning and assessment).

Curriculum
Available on a one-year full-time basis or two-year part-time (via classes held during the working day), the flexible, wide-ranging curriculum comprises a blend of four core modules plus two option modules (out of a total choice of 10+). The balance of options covers a broad scope of management and business topics, all vital to grasping the theory and practice of the global marketplace. The summer term offers students the choice between a dissertation or three further modules.

Part of the international course experience includes the chance for selected students to spend Semester 2 in a leading French business school.

Autumn Trimester:
• International Business Management
• Cross Cultural Management
• Global Marketing

Spring Trimester:
• International Financial Management
• Global Competitive Strategies

+ 1 option module
• Economics of Entrepreneurship
• Project Management MScBus
• Mindfulness & Resilience at Work
• Creativity Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• The Human Side of Innovation
• Work and Employment in the Global Economy
• HRM Technology, Analytics and Digital Innovation

Summer Trimester:
• International Business & Economic Development
• International Business Consultancy Project

Or
Internship

Or
choose 2 option modules
• Reputation and Disrepute
• Managing Workplace Learning
• The Science of Teams
• Creative Problem Solving
• Technology and Innovation Strategy
• Leadership and Team Management
• Innovation: Disruption & Design

Please be advised that option modules listed are indicative of what has been delivered in previous years. What is offered each academic year is subject to change.

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.

English Language Requirements
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.

Visa Requirements
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.

Step 1: Collating Documentation
The first step is to collate the required documentation needed to assess your application. Please ensure that you have clearly scanned, titled and collated your documents in numerical order.

These can include but are not limited to:
• Transcripts And Original Documents
• CV
• English Language Test
• References
• Additional Documentation

Step 2: The Application Process
Once you have collated the required documentation and reviewed the entry requirements for your programme of interest, you can now apply online.

Apply Online
You must apply online using our dedicated student information portal. You will be required to enter contact details, upload your documents and answer two essay questions (each approximately 300 words). We would ask that you seriously consider both essays and answer these in the context of the programme you are applying to. Try to not replicate your CV and demonstrate what makes you different from other applicants. There are no right or wrong ways to complete these essays.

Application Deadlines:
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled. We advise you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note certain scholarships may require you to apply before a certain date – please refer to our scholarship page. If you have any questions in relation to deadlines or availability please email smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

Application Fee
You will then be asked to submit your application and pay the €50 application fee. No application can be assessed until the fee has been paid. You can apply for multiple programmes with the one application fee, but please be sure to mark your preferred course.

Application Review
Once submitted, it usually takes 2-3 weeks before a decision is made on fully completed applications. This time period can sometimes be longer and can vary at different times in the year and in different regions. We may offer you a conditional place based on the completion of a number of criteria, such as degree, English test, or another qualification. This reserves you a place on the course and once you have fulfilled this criteria we will issue you a full offer.

Deposit
Acceptance is completed by paying a non-refundable deposit (varies from either €500 or €1,000 depending on the programme. Most of our programmes require a €500 deposit). Your offer email will detail the exact deposit amount required. Once you have accepted you will then be supported by the Programme Office who will contact you with further course and start details.

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

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. .

Starting: September 2020

Career Opportunities
The MSc in International Business from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School can help you establish your career on a global basis.
82% of our graduates from this programme were employed after 6 months across a range of industry sectors. (Source: Latest Graduate Outcomes Survey, published in November 2021).

Potential careers for our graduates include:
• International Business Analyst
• Account Manager
• Tender Manager
• Commercial Analyst
• Sales Development
• Small Business Account Manager
• Business Development Manager