Program Overview

Master of Business in International Business

Category

Business

Start Month

September/ January

Level

Postgraduate

Application Method

Direct

Fees (Non-EU Nationals)

All: €10000

Duration

1 Year (Full-time)

Fees (EU Nationals)

All: €10000

Location

Dublin

Course Detail

The Master of Business (MB) in International Business is an advanced degree for students who wish to further their understanding of international business and prepare and equip managers. The MB equips students with the necessary knowledge base, skills, competencies and strategic awareness to succeed in the international business environment. Students will analyse and evaluate scenarios and provide suitable outcomes. In the MB in International Business, the lecturer asks questions and students research and formulate the answers.

The MB program prepares qualified students for middle and upper-level management leadership responsibilities in international business. Using a general management focus and strategic approach, students demonstrate broad and integrated knowledge of business functions; knowledge of ethical and legal considerations and the social responsiveness to resolve corporate and public issues; analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills and use of technology related to business decision-making; communication and interpersonal skills to lead groups and business organizations; a deeply critical assessment of the importance of the dynamic and global environment and its influence on organizations, decisions and operations; and competencies to formulate and implement strategic decisions.

This one-year program has Irish accreditation from Quality Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and is placed at Level 9 on the Irish National Qualifications Framework. By completing one extra module during this program, students will be awarded two diplomas, the MB in International Business (accredited in Ireland) and the Master of Business Administration (accredited in the US).

Students who have completed the MB in International Business may be considered for doctoral studies at other institutions.

Course Schedule

Students will study seven taught modules, plus a dissertation or an internship research project.

• Three core modules:
  • Cross-cultural management
  • International corporate finance
  • Designing and conducting research
• Plus four electives from the list below*:
  • International regulatory environment
  • The political economy
  • International entrepreneurship
  • International business ethics and corporate governance
  • International strategic marketing
  • Corporate policy
  • Fundamentals of energy and the world economy
  • Energy economics and policy
  • Historical economy of energy

*Electives will be offered subject to sufficient enrollment

Students will undertake an internship and/or a Dissertation either at the end of their full-time studies or during the program if taken on a part-time basis**.

**Students who require a Stamp 2 study visa are required to study full-time

Course Requirements

Applicants applying for this program should have a degree that is comparable to an Irish Level 8 Bachelor (Honours) degree in a cognate discipline.

All applicants are asked to complete the same application process whether or not they have a sufficient degree. We will assess the application for direct admission and if not possible, students may be offered a place on our bridging year.

The bridging year is meant to build a foundation of the prerequisite intended learning outcomes for participation in the program or to increase a student's level of education to Level 8. The length of this bridging program depends on the amount of prerequisite learning outcomes achieved by the applicant, but normally will not exceed one year.

English Language Requirement

An English language certificate may also be required, please review our English language policy.

Course Skills

Along with the academic knowledge students receive throughout their program, they will also acquire and develop transferable career skills from their degree discipline.

• Cross-cultural management
• Analytical skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strategic and critical thinking
• Strong presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership
• Team work
• Interpreting statistical data
• Time management
• Problem-solving

Fees

Tuition fee

All students: €10000

Pay in installments

EU students and students who do not require a Stamp 2 study visa are eligible to pay in installments. A payment plan can be arranged once a student is admitted to the program.