Bord Bia |

#37 IRE 100 student rated overall ranking

Graduate intake: 30

Bord Bia’s mission is to bring Ireland’s outstanding food, drink and horticulture to the world, thus enabling growth and sustainability of producers. The Bord Bia International Graduate Programme offers students a Masters in Global Business Practice from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, while also placing graduates on paid work placements with Bord Bia's network of overseas and Irish offices.

Bord Bia’s mission is to bring Ireland’s outstanding food, drink and horticulture to the world, thus enabling growth and sustainability of producers.

Bord Bia International Graduate Programme

The Bord Bia International Graduate Programme offers students a Masters in Global Business Practice from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, while also placing graduates on paid work placements with Bord Bia's network of overseas and Irish offices.

The programme offers invaluable market experience to graduates, which can act as a foundation for a successful career in the food sector. The programmes combine on-the-job experiential learning and academic study leading to a UCD Smurfit Business School accredited Masters Qualification.

What's in it for you

Gain vast experience in business, marketing and communications.
Work for an international semi state organisation.
Receive a tax free monthly bursary as part of your graduate programme.
Earn a fully paid Masters in Global Business Practice from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.
Immerse yourself in real world work experience and intensive mentorship from Bord Bia.

Our next graduate intake will be in 2025 with recruitment commencing in 2024. To register your interest visit our website

The programme is 24-months in duration.

Who is this programme for?

We’re looking for graduates from any discipline with a Level 8 degree on the NFQ Framework and a minimum of 2:1 (expected or attained).

Above that, we want graduates that have a passion for the Irish food and drink industry. We also want graduates that are resilient, motivated, hardworking, and team players

Languages are a plus on this programme as about 30% of the intake will need a second language if based in one of our international offices. There are however English speaking opportunities both in Dublin and internationally.

Programme Structure

Graduates with a minimum of a 2.1 undergraduate degree
Placement with a Bord Bia office in Dublin or overseas
Academic block release in Dublin
Internationally-recognised Masters from UCD Michael Smurfit Business School – MSc Global Business Practice (Bord Bia)
Full tuition fees paid and bursary towards living expenses awarded
Applications welcome from all graduates
Outstanding career prospects and professional development
Some placements require fluency in a second language