Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Tuition
36,990
Duration
12
months
Intakes
August
Language
English
Average GMAT
680
Avg. Work Exp.
7.0 yrs
International
Students
Students
78%
Woman
41%
University College Dublin (UCD) - Michael Smurfit School of Business
Carysfort Avenue
Blackrock
Dublin, 00000 / Ireland
Blackrock
Dublin, 00000 / Ireland
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Programs at UCD - Smurfit
MBA
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Tuition
36,990
Intakes
August
Average GMAT
680
Avg. Work Exp (years)
7.0
Features
- Applications are assessed on a rolling basis.
- The MBA International Study Tour takes place over one week in March. Previous destinations have included Argentina, Scandinavia, Germany, and Italy.
- International Consultancy Project Trip is included.
Executive MBA
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Tuition
36,990
Intakes
August
Average GMAT
670
Avg. Work Exp (years)
11.0
Features
- MBA participants can undertake the ‘Doing Business in International Markets’ option module in semester 2 of year 2 at an additional cost. Previous destinations have included Argentina, Scandinavia, Germany, and Italy.
- Classes are offered on Friday and Saturday from 8.30am to 6.30pm during term time and with a number of week-long modules.
Rankings
Ranked
Listed in
57
Economist EMBA 2020
69
FT EMBA 2022
82
Economist MBA 2022
91
FT Global MBA 2024
94
FT Global MBA 2023
Ranked
57
Economist EMBA 2020
69
FT EMBA 2022
82
Economist MBA 2022
91
FT Global MBA 2024
94
FT Global MBA 2023
Scholarships
- Achiever MBA Scholarships
- Michael Smurfit MBA Scholar
- Aspire Scholarships
- IMAGE MBA Scholarship
- MBA Entrepreneurial Scholarship
- Mwangi MBA Scholarship
- UCD Sports Graduate Scholarship Programme
- Regional Merit Based MBA Scholarships
- FORA MBA Scholarship
- GMAT MBA Scholarships
- International Irish Residents Merit Based MBA Scholarships
- Vietnam - Irish Aid IDEAS Programme - Irish Government Scholarship
- Women on the MBA Scholarship
- MBA Excellence Scholarships
School Discussions
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School Discussions
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Selecting a Program for an Unconventional Candidate
Travels_and_travails
started Aug 27, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Aug 27
School Choice
I have an unconventional decision to make which is complicated by my unconventional background. Generally, I’m aware that the most stated advice for applicants is to attend the highest ranked or “best” program they are admitted to. I feel like I am an exception to this rule, and I need some solid ad...
Selecting a Program for an Unconventional Candidate
Travels_and_travails
started Aug 27, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Aug 27
School Choice
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I have an unconventional decision to make which is complicated by my unconventional background. Generally, I’m aware that the most stated advice for applicants is to attend the highest ranked or “best” program they are admitted to. I feel like I am an exception to this rule, and I need some solid ad...

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Best MSc & MiM degrees for international students' placement
Duncan
started Jul 11, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Jul 11
Master in Management (MSc)
In this post, I pick the 40 FT-ranked schools with the highest international mobility in the FT MiM 2020 ranking, remove the ten with the fewest international students, and then remove the ten remaining with the lowest employment ("placement", in earlier rankings).
The 20 best schools are below, s...

Best MSc & MiM degrees for international students' placement
Duncan
started Jul 11, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Jul 11
Master in Management (MSc)
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In this post, I pick the 40 FT-ranked schools with the highest international mobility in the FT MiM 2020 ranking, remove the ten with the fewest international students, and then remove the ten remaining with the lowest employment ("placement", in earlier rankings).
The 20 best schools are below, s...
7
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Cranfield MBA vs UCD Smurfit MBA
Sine Roar
started Jan 11, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Jan 11
Application
Hi,
I carry a 13 years of experience and come from India. Have been into automotive and education services with roles in domains such as Program Management, Supply Chain and Operational Strategy.
I am intending to do a FT MBA program and my post MBA goals will be to lead and drive strategic roles...
Cranfield MBA vs UCD Smurfit MBA
Sine Roar
started Jan 11, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Jan 11
Application
7
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967
Views
Hi,
I carry a 13 years of experience and come from India. Have been into automotive and education services with roles in domains such as Program Management, Supply Chain and Operational Strategy.
I am intending to do a FT MBA program and my post MBA goals will be to lead and drive strategic roles...
1
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310
Views
UCD vs TCD vs Germany MBA
Arup Sarkar
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
I am writing this post to get a review/feedback of UCD SMURFIT MBA program from job perspective.
I applied for 2024 intake and received offer with 50% scholarship. I chose UCD because of its vicinity to Dublin business hub which I heard is a good place for technology sector.
I am an Indian male work...
UCD vs TCD vs Germany MBA
Arup Sarkar
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
1
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310
Views
I am writing this post to get a review/feedback of UCD SMURFIT MBA program from job perspective.
I applied for 2024 intake and received offer with 50% scholarship. I chose UCD because of its vicinity to Dublin business hub which I heard is a good place for technology sector.
I am an Indian male work...
2
Replies
218
Views
Msc finance UCD Smurfit vs Copenhagen Business School
Stan99
started Dec 11, 2023 |
Duncan
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Finance
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Msc finance UCD Smurfit vs Copenhagen Business School
Stan99
started Dec 11, 2023 |
Duncan
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Finance
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UCD's MSc Management vs Warwick's MSc Management
Aditya_A
started Oct 20, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Oct 20
Master in Management (MSc)
Hello, I have received admit offers from UCD's MSc Management and Warwick's MSc Management programs.
I have 1.5 years of experience in operations/manufacturing and wish to enter management consulting.
Warwick's MSc Management program is ranked 27th in the FT MIM rankings, offers electives and UK...
UCD's MSc Management vs Warwick's MSc Management
Aditya_A
started Oct 20, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Oct 20
Master in Management (MSc)
8
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749
Views
Hello, I have received admit offers from UCD's MSc Management and Warwick's MSc Management programs.
I have 1.5 years of experience in operations/manufacturing and wish to enter management consulting.
Warwick's MSc Management program is ranked 27th in the FT MIM rankings, offers electives and UK...
3
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uk vs ireland
rahul79
started Sep 23, 2023 |
StuartHE
replied Sep 23
Hi, I have 5+ years of full time experience in 2 large pharma companies and big4. I have worked in International finance transaction team, Financial planning and analysis team and Erp implementation.My future career goals are also to find job within Corporate's only like Company and organisation's i...
uk vs ireland
rahul79
started Sep 23, 2023 |
StuartHE
replied Sep 23
3
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Views
Hi, I have 5+ years of full time experience in 2 large pharma companies and big4. I have worked in International finance transaction team, Financial planning and analysis team and Erp implementation.My future career goals are also to find job within Corporate's only like Company and organisation's i...
4
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MSc strategic management code
Vanis
started Jul 07, 2023 |
Vanis
replied Jul 7
Hello
Kindly someone to help me with MSc strategic management programme code at UCD
I have tried to check in the website in vain
MSc strategic management code
Vanis
started Jul 07, 2023 |
Vanis
replied Jul 7
4
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149
Views
Hello
Kindly someone to help me with MSc strategic management programme code at UCD
I have tried to check in the website in vain
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282
Views
UCD or Frankfurt
Vaishali Sinha
started May 27, 2023 |
Duncan
replied May 27
Hello,
I have received offers from UCD Smurfit and Frankfurt School of Finance and Management for full time MBA program, 2023.
I have 4+ years of professional experience in the IT industry and upon completion of my management program, I aim to get into Consulting domain.
Would really appreciate...
UCD or Frankfurt
Vaishali Sinha
started May 27, 2023 |
Duncan
replied May 27
3
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282
Views
Hello,
I have received offers from UCD Smurfit and Frankfurt School of Finance and Management for full time MBA program, 2023.
I have 4+ years of professional experience in the IT industry and upon completion of my management program, I aim to get into Consulting domain.
Would really appreciate...
1
Replies
166
Views
Msc Management Consulting/ Strategic Management at UCD Micha...
Rachit Kumar Mehta
started May 09, 2023 |
StuartHE
replied May 9
For an international student from India, with a consulting experience of 2.5 years with Bain and ZS Associates, can someone from the community give an honest feedback of Msc. Mgmt. consulting at UCD ? I am looking to seek answers on the following parameters -
1) Course/ Curriculum relevance (Also l...
Msc Management Consulting/ Strategic Management at UCD Micha...
Rachit Kumar Mehta
started May 09, 2023 |
StuartHE
replied May 9
1
Replies
166
Views
For an international student from India, with a consulting experience of 2.5 years with Bain and ZS Associates, can someone from the community give an honest feedback of Msc. Mgmt. consulting at UCD ? I am looking to seek answers on the following parameters -
1) Course/ Curriculum relevance (Also l...
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