Business Administration - MBA

Would you like to move to a career in business / management from a more technical role? Or interested in enhancing your business and management skills to boost your career? Or you are an entrepreneur looking to boost your skills to more effectively lead your company to new heights? The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is designed for you. With its' focus on practical application of learning and connections with industry, combined with research-informed insights into all core aspects of business and career development supports, an MBA at Maynooth University will open new exciting career opportunities for you.

The programme has several key elements:

• Taught modules across two semesters (September-June), with weekly face-to-face classes, career and industry talks, supplemented by independent student learning and group projects. The coursework is intensive and fast-paced, requiring significant regular commitment and focus from the students.

• Industry Placement or Business Consulting Project (July – December) that enable you to put in practice the skills you learned and enhance your future employability.



The taught modules of the programme cover all key areas relevant for developing your career is business and management, such as Career Planning & Development, Strategic Management, Leadership & Team Management, Human Resource Management, Actionable Insights Through Research, Data Analysis for Decision Making, Global Business, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Introduction to Sustainability in Business, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Marketing in a Digital World and Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree (level 8) in any discipline, having achieved a minimum of a 2.2 honours (or equivalent) overall. International applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.



In exceptional circumstances consideration will be given to candidates who do not hold a primary degree, but who do have at least 10 years relevant work experience at least 3 of which must be in a management position. These applicants are managed through the Maynooth University Procedure for non-Standard Entrants and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).



Minimum English language requirements:

please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non-EU applicants.

National University of Ireland Maynooth's TOEFL code is 8850

Closing Date : 30 June 2025



Applications are open for the 2025/6 academic year. Visit our online application portal to start your application.

We are here to support you throughout the admissions process.



For queries on your postgraduate course options please contact pgstudies@mu.ie

For queries or support on your application process please contact pgadmissions@mu.ie



If you are an international (Non-EU) applicant please contact internationaladmissions@mu.ie

16 Months Full Time

Course Commences: September.

This programme opens for its' graduates a wide range of career opportunities across different industries and functional areas. Multinational companies in particular value the rounded skillset of MBA graduates.



The programme offers a range of Career Services to the students, including CV clinics, interview and placement workshops, and connections with industry, that altogether support MBA students in achieving their career goals.