Overview

The ability to confidently manage a business represents a valuable skill-set. In order for an organisation to be flexible in diverse business environments and to change direction at speed, they must be experts in business management and business strategy in a global context. The aim of the Master of Business Administration at Dublin Business School is to develop these sets of abilities with a particular focus on a thorough understanding of business management. The MBA offers you a unique opportunity to study advanced theory and practice relating to management, and to develop an appreciation of the causes and significance of managing strategy.

Key Facts

This unique programme allows you to study the pure MBA, or choose a specialist route for your MBA award within the following programmes: HRM; Project Management; Finance; Information Systems; Cloud Computing or Marketing. This ensures students are afforded the widest choice of specialisms from which to choose. A practitioner focus is part of this programme, and industry-led workshops and guest lecturers keep information current and applied.

The MBA will include:

Personal, academic and professional development.

Lectures and assessment methods that apply the business knowledge required for students to perform as an effective manager in any organisation.

Through, extensive study of key issues in business theories students will be capable of evaluation and application of important global management issues which impact on organisational effectiveness and performance.

Knowledge and understanding of global business, most especially on issues such as globalisation, standardisation and customisation of products and services.

Skills and knowledge to inform you how an organisation is best managed in a changing world.

With these in mind, the programme is designed to provide you with relevant knowledge, so that you are familiar with the latest theoretical and practical developments relating to business management and development.

Accreditation

DBS Degree, Postgraduate Higher Diploma and Masters programmes are accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Issues for Management

Strategic Marketing Analysis

Managerial Financial Analysis

Research Methods

Applied Strategic Management

Dynamic Leadership Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

PTE Academic

52

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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105

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Business Administration View 45 other Masters in Business Administration in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

GMAT

Required

English requirements

PTE Academic

52

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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105

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Other requirements

General requirements

Level 8 primary undergraduate honours bachelor degree with a minimum Second Class Second Division classification (2.2) from a recognised third level institution in any discipline from a recognised third level institution (or equivalent); or

An equivalent professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA.

GMAT examination is a mandatory requirement for all applicants who do not hold an Honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8) with a minimum of second class second division classification

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

14500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14500 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

12950 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12950 EUR per year during 12 months.

Part-time: 6,475 EUR per annum part-time for EU students.

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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