International Management

This exceptional dual degree programme is exclusively available at UCD Smurfit School, awarding an MSc in International Management and a Masters in International Management (MIM) from CEMS. This programme is targeted at graduates with a business/economics background, fluency in English and another language (plus a third language at a beginner level to be developed through the year), excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ambition to become international business managers and leaders.



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.



The MSc in International Management / CEMS Masters in International Management (MiM) is a prestigious joint degree designed for ambitious, globally minded students aspiring to excel in international business. This unique offering combines academic excellence with a passion for global mobility, cross cultural understanding and language proficiency.

Stage 1 Core Modules

BMGT45280 Internship (CEMS) Summer 10

SBUS45440 Business Research Insights Summer 20



Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:

Students must complete SBUS45930 Study Abroad OR core module BMGT43510 plus two option modules (30 credits total)

BMGT43510 Global Strategy Autumn 10

BMGT43600 Managing the negotiation process Autumn 10

FIN42200 Sustainable Finance (CEMS) Autumn 10

MKT46090 Big Data Analytics Autumn 10

SBUS45930 CEMS Study Abroad Autumn and Spring (separate) 30



Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:

Students must complete SBUS45930 CEMS Study Abroad OR two core modules MKT42450 and BMGT45320 plus one option module (30 credits total)

SBUS45930 CEMS Study Abroad Autumn and Spring (separate) 30

BMGT45320 Global Leadership Spring 5

FIN42310 Renewable Energy Finance Spring 10

HRM40950 Climate Change & Business Sust Spring 10

MKT42450 CEMS Business Project Spring 15

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 (Grade 1) degree (or equivalent) in Business/Economics or a related discipline.

And

Fluency in English and one other language (B1 Level). View more information on the language requirements below.*



And

You must submit two letters of recommendation as part of your application (Academic or Employer recommendations only).



In addition to the above academic requirements, you also need to demonstrate the following:

International orientation and openness

Excellent interpersonal competencies

A strong desire to achieve and leadership potential

Integrity



As part of the admissions process, you will be required to attend an interview.



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.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/



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/



* https://www.smurfitschool.ie/programmes/masters/cemsmastersininternationalmanagement/eligibilityfees/#d.en.581611

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Who Should Apply?

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EU) applicants: Yes

16 Months full-time

Delivery: On Campus

B743 International Management (CEMS) Full-time

Commencing September 2026

Graduate Taught

CEMS graduates are highly sought after by leading employers around the world. The network of 70+ corporate partners , in addition to corporate engagement throughout the year via company visits and skills seminars, provides exceptional access and a unique connection to a breadth of employment opportunities.



94% of our graduates from this programme were employed after 6 months across a range of industry sectors. Source: Latest Graduate Outcomes Survey, published September 2025.



Potential careers for our graduates include:



Management Consultant

Business Development Manager

General Management

Project Manager

Strategy Consultant

Competitive Intelligence Analyst

Marketing Analyst