MBA

• Globally Ranked – consistently ranked in the world’s top 100 by the
Financial Times and The Economist Intelligence Unit.
• Triple Crown of Accreditation - only business school in Ireland to be triple accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
• Career Impact – 80% of our MBA students are employed within 3 months of graduation.
• Corporate Connections – strong industry links exist between the school and both national & global organisations. Our graduates have secured employment across leading companies such as McKinsey,
Accenture, Aer Lingus, PwC, Microsoft, Boston Consulting Group,
Apple, EY and many more.
• Academic Excellence – one of the keystones of our reputation is the quality and expertise of our 100-strong faculty, comprising of leading teaching specialists in subjects spanning the core disciplines of business and management, recruited from all across the world.
• International Diversity - our full-time MBA attracts over 50% of participants from overseas, including the USA, South America, South
Africa, Asia and Europe. This global perspective leads to a rich and stimulating learning environment.
• Global Alumni Network – connect with an active network of over
3,500 MBA Alumni and 70,000 Business Alumni worldwide.
• Expertise - Over 50 years’ experience in delivering an international
MBA qualification.
"The UCD Smurfit School MBA is a practically relevant degree that provides participants with exposure to the latest trends in management thought. In addition to a rigorous academic focus, we emphasise developing soft skills through initiatives such as international study tours, personal skills development training,  and collaborative problem-solving."
Prof. Karan Sonpar,
MBA Academic Director, UCD Smurfit School

Ireland is on track to be the fastest growing economy in Europe for the 2nd year in 2015
Source: IDA Ireland & IMF
Economic Outlook 2015.
Exports are at an all-time high , driven by both goods and services, especially in the Pharma &
Computer Services sectors
Source: IDA Ireland & CSO.
Thousands of overseas companies have made
Ireland their home
Ireland ranked in
4th place in the Best
Country for Business listing on Forbes.com.
Ireland placed at
No.1 in the IMD World
Competitiveness 2015
Rankings
Ireland’s education system ranks in the top ten in the world.
There are over 1 million people currently in full-time education
Source: IMD Competitiveness
Yearbook, 2015.
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Ireland’s young workforce is more qualified than ever before. In 2014 Ireland had the third highest share of third-level graduates across the EU 28 countries at 38%, well above the EU average of 27%
Source: Silicon Republic July 2015.
Multi-cultural Society – more than half a million
Irish residents speak a foreign language.
From 2011-2013 over
225,000 foreign nationals began working in Ireland
Source: IDA Ireland.
Cost of Living – according to the ‘Cost of City Rankings’
Mercer 2015, Dublin is still less expensive than other cities like Zurich, London,
Paris, New York & Sydney.
Ireland has one of the most advanced and competitive telecommunications infrastructures in Europe .
Large investments have resulted in state-of-the-art optical networks with world class national and international connectivity
Source: IDA Ireland.

*Modules offered are subject to change
Foundation Week
(August)
Semester 1
(September - December)
Semester 2
(January - May)
Summer Semester
(June - August)
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME*
MBA teaching is a dynamic mix of theory, implimentation, guest speakers, group discussion and analysis and experiental learning.
Case studies, simulations and capstone are used to build expertise and analytical skills. Strong emphasis on team work and skills.
Introductory Sessions
Teaching & Learning Sessions
IT & Library Introductions
Productivity Management
Student Services
Finance for Non-Finance Practitioners
Presentation Bootcamp
Core Modules:
Financial Reporting
Strategies for Human Resources
Performance Driven Marketing
Operations & Supply Chain Mgmt.
Competitive Strategy
Business Economics
Core Modules:
Business & Society
Management Accounting
Financial Statement Analysis
Corporate Finance
Conducting Business in
International Markets
Core Modules:
Global & Corporate Strategy (Block)
Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
Capstone project
Option Modules:
Global Network Immersion Week
Opportunity to take a module at a selected partner institution belonging to the Global Network for Advanced
Management.
Option Modules:
Managing the Negotiation Process
Management Consultancy
Entrepreneurship
Corporate Governance
Strategic Marketing
Financing New Ventures
Strategy Execution
Managing and Leading Change
PERSONAL AND ADVANCED SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Extensive programme of workshops to develop leadership, managerial & team skills and to provide the soft skills which add real value to career and personal development;
Int. Study Trip Abroad; Careers Service builds career mgmt. skills and awareness.
Team Building
Communications
Networking
Study Skills/Self-Analysis
Report Writing
Excel Skills
Case Study Analysis
Global Network of Advanced
Management (10 Options - 5 Days)
International Study Trip Abroad -
Previous destinations have included
China, India, Brazil & South Africa
Core module run at international location
(1 week)
Major Consultancy Project with a strategic focus - themes include: MNC, Start-ups,
Not for Profit, Entrepreneurship
Welcome Dinner
Strategic Company Projects
Live Case Studies & Guest Speakers
Leadership Development Programme - Development of the Self
Team & Team Performance
Team Coaching
Networking
Leadership Styles
Implementation of Personal LDP Plan
Coaching
Self & Market Awareness
Careers Skills Seminars
MBA Careers in Action
Approaching the Market
Targeted Search
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
MBA Alumni Events, MBA Sporting Competitions/Sports Clubs
Intervarsity MBA Strategy Competition
MBA Blog/MBA Clubs/Networking Events/ Dean Speaker Series / Thought Leadership
Putting Theory into Practice
Making an Impact
C.V. Book/Résumé Book
MBA BBQ
MBA Alumni Association

Past and present chapters include:
Adelaide Munich
Beijing New Orleans
Boston
Brussels
Colombo
Dubai
New York
Paris
Perth
San Diego
Dublin
Hanover
San Francisco
Shanghai
Hong Kong Singapore
Kingston
Kuala Lumpur
Lausanne
London
Madrid
Melbourne
Montreal
Luxembourg
“The UCD Smurfit MBA was a unique and unforgettable
Sydney
Toronto
Vancouver
Valletta
Vienna
Yokohama
Washington DC experience. After ten years working in France, I wanted to open new perspectives in my career in terms of management skills, team work and culture. I appreciated the diversity of the participants, their backgrounds and the wealth of our discussions. The quality and small class size of the course also helped me to change my mind-set and think more broadly. In other words, I approach business more globally. Today, I feel better equipped for the future and see the UCD Smurfit MBA as a long term valuable investment.”
Erwan Le Pavec, FT MBA 2014,
Financial Controller, UTC Aerospace Systems, France
Dublin was voted No. 2 in the ‘student mix’ category of Best Student
Cities in the World by the QS World University
Rankings 2015 reflecting its high concentration of students and high ratio of international students

Our full-time MBA attracts over half of its participants from overseas, including the USA, South America, South Africa, Asia, and Europe. 75% have spent part of their career overseas, and approximately 31% are women.
The average age on the full-time MBA is 30 years, and participants have an average of eight years' professional experience. The range of age and experience within those parameters is extensive, which helps to add to the rich diversity of the class.
Return on Investment is high with growth of earnings at 69% in the 3 years after graduation (source FT 2015).
The UCD Smurfit MBA is consistently ranked in the global top 10 valuefor-money MBAs by the Financial Times.
Full-time MBA participant profile 2015/16:
Average age 30
Ratio of males/females
International participants
Average GMAT
69/31 %
67%
625
For more information please contact our MBA Admissions Manager
Gillian Durnin/Marianne Doyle
Email: mba@ucd.ie
Phone: +353 1 716 8862 www.smurfitschool.ie/mba www.smurfitschoolblog.com
@SmurfitSchool
Accredited by: A member of: Rankings:
Course Fees:
€
34,500
What do you need?
• A university degree*
• A minimum of three years’ managerial experience
• A minimum GMAT score of 580 (see www.mba.com for GMAT information)
Notes:
• Scholarship applicants will need to check the UCD Smurfit School website to calculate their required GMAT score, as the requirements for scholarship applicants may vary.
• Entry to the MBA programme is highly competitive and achieving the minimum score does not guarantee admission.
• Two letters of recommendation - normally from current or former employers.
• English language requirements (if applicable) are available to view on our website at www.smurfitschool.ie
*If you do not hold a university degree equivalent to NFQ level 8, please contact the
Admissions Office to obtain a form (Recognition of Prior Learning) to complete and submit with your application.
Application process:
Interested applicants should apply online at www.smurfitschool.ie
Application fee:
€
50
Application deadlines:
Applications will be accepted on a continuous or rolling basis. The final application deadline for the academic year 2016/17 is July 15th 2016.
Scholarships and financial assistance:
For details on financial assistance for students and our wide range of MBA scholarships visit our website.
Do you need a visa?
You’ll find helpful visa information at www.inis.gov.ie or please contact our International Office for assistance: www.ucd.ie/international
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