Life Sciences Leadership - Aungier Street

What is... Life Sciences Leadership (MBA)?

TU Dublin's Graduate Business School, in partnership with the School of Chemical Pharmaceutical Sciences, has launched Ireland’s first Executive MBA in Life Sciences Leadership. Building on our award-winning, internationally-accredited Executive MBA programme, this new course has been designed to enhance leadership capability in one of Ireland’s fastest growing and most exciting sectors.



The Executive MBA is a journey towards personal growth and career transformation. Our exciting and innovative programme design caters for individuals seeking to take up senior leadership roles in the private, public or not-for-profit sectors along with those looking to establish or scale their own businesses.



The MBA is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement in postgraduate business education and is earned by only the top 2% of MBA courses globally.



Leaders and entrepreneurs from a variety of sectors engage with our expert Faculty and exciting guest speakers and in sharing their own significant experience create a unique environment of peer learning and networking.



The broad range of modules, along with a specialist Leadership Development Programme (LDP) and a week-long Global Leadership Immersion, prepares graduates for success in a dynamic global business environment. An Expert Seminar Series featuring a range of national and international Life Sciences Thought Leaders brings together MBA students to engage with world-class speakers on topics relating to emerging technologies, sustainability and global leadership.



Through a combination of exciting learning approaches, live case studies and simulations, MBA participants learn to apply a range of business frameworks and analytical tools to problem solve and innovate.



Our highly supportive learning environment, small group teaching and individual coaching and feedback helps participants to identify their core strengths and to significantly enhance their leadership capabilities.



Scholarships are available for TU Dublin graduates, along with two scholarships for female applicants to the Life Sciences programme through a partnership with the 30% club.



Key Features

• Expert Seminar Series featuring a range of national and international Life Sciences Thought Leaders

• Specialist conferences on Digital Transformation, Leadership and Sustainability in Life Sciences

• Individually focused Leadership Development Programme.

Year One

Semester 1

• Design and Management of Logistics Systems [Mandatory]

• Logistics and Supply Chain Fundamentals [Mandatory]

• Organisational Resilience [Mandatory]

• Research Methodology and Methods [Mandatory]

• Strategic Operations Management [Mandatory]

• Supply Chain Simulation and Business Process Modelling [Mandatory]



Semester 2

• Dissertation [Mandatory]

• Supply Chain Simulation and Business Process Modelling [Mandatory]

• Project Management [Mandatory]

• Strategic Procurement Management [Mandatory]

• Strategic Procurement Management [Mandatory]

• Sustainable Supply Chains [Mandatory]

• Research Methodology and Methods [Mandatory]

• Finance for Strategic Decision Making [Elective]

• Maritime Logistics [Elective]

• Strategic Marketing [Elective]

• Supply Chain Analytics [Elective]



Year 2

Semester 1

• Operational Excellence in the Manufacture of LifeSciences Products [Mandatory]

• Consultancy Project [Mandatory]

• Innovation and Commercialisation [Mandatory]

• Leadership Development Programme [Mandatory]

• Strategic Human Resource Management [Mandatory]

• Strategic Management [Mandatory]



Semester 2

• Aspects of Regulatory Science for the LifeScience Sector [Mandatory]

• Quality Risk Management for LifeSciences [Mandatory]

• Consultancy Project [Mandatory]

• Globalisation and Strategy [Mandatory]

• Leadership Development Programme [Mandatory]

Minimum Entry Requirements?

• A primary degree from a recognised university in any discipline or an equivalent professional qualification.

• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant post-graduate work experience including at least 3 years in a managerial or professional capacity.

• Candidates who do not have a primary degree or equivalent professional qualification may be required to submit a minimum GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) score of 500. For information on applying without a primary degree please email mba@TUDublin.ie.

• At least one written reference attesting to the ability of the candidate to undertake the course.

• All applicants are required to attend an interview with the MBA Programme Manager and/or Academic Director.

• A minimum of 7.0 on IELTS for those of whom English is not their first language.

• Non-EU applicants must have documentary proof of Irish residency or an Irish work permit to be eligible to apply (it is the responsibility of the applicant to maintain such eligibility across the lifestyle of the course).

TU423A: Master of Business Administration (Life Sciences Leadership (MBA)

Applications are now open.



TU423: Master of Business Administration (Life Sciences Leadership

Applications will open in February 2025



Non-EU Students

Non-EU students, not resident in Ireland, are not eligible to apply for part time programs that are delivered on-campus. Applications for part time courses that require on-campus attendance will not be processed and the application fee will not be refunded.

2 Years, Part Time

Method of Delivery: Blended



Friday afternoons (3pm-7pm/9pm) and Saturdays (9am-1.30pm/5pm).

Commencement Dates:

January 2025 (TU423A: Master of Business Administration (Life Sciences Leadership) (MBA)

September 2025 (TU423: Master of Business Administration (Life Sciences Leadership)