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.



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. A small number of places are available to students to complete Semester 2 at a leading French business school.

Curriculum

This flexible and wide-ranging programme is available on a 1 year full-time basis or 2 year part-time (via classes held during the working day). 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.



In the Autumn Trimester, students complete 3 core modules.



In the Spring Trimester, students complete 2 core modules plus 1 option module.



In the Summer Trimester, students complete 1 core module plus 1 of 3 pathways, choosing between an internship, consultancy project or 2 additional option modules.



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



Autumn Trimester:

Core modules

International Business Management

Cross Cultural Management

Global Marketing



Spring Trimester:

Core modules

International Financial Management

Global Competitive Strategies



Plus 1 option module

Entrepreneurship

Mindfulness & Resilience at Work

Creativity Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Leadership, Organisations & Me

Sustainable Production & Consumption



Summer Trimester:

Core module

International Business & Economic Development



Plus 1 pathway:

Pathway A

International Business Consultancy Project

OR

Pathway B

Internship

OR

Pathway C

Choose 2 option modules

Technology and Innovation Strategy

The Science of Teams

Creative Problem Solving

Leadership and Team Management

Innovation: Disruption & Design



Please be advised that the above reflects the 2023/2024 curriculum structure and is subject to change each year. Option modules listed are indicative of what has been delivered in previous years and are also 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.



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.



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.

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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 2025

Graduate Taught

B264 International Business Master of Science Part-Time

Commencing September 2025

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.



95% 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 2024.



Potential careers for our graduates include:

International Business Analyst

Account Manager

Tender Manager

Commercial Analyst

Sales Development

Small Business Account Manager

Business Development Manager