Global Business Practice

As part of the Bord Bia International Graduate Programme successful candidates will undertake exciting Dublin-based or international placements including rotations across Bord Bia's global office network while gaining an internationally recognised Masters.



This is a full-time Action Learning programme designed around eight modules that will be delivered virtually or in-person. The programme will challenge participants through an exciting programme that includes block releases in Dublin, combined with industry placements.



On successful completion, graduates will have developed key competencies relevant to developing and implementing strategies for the Irish food/agribusiness industry. These competencies relate to export development strategies, building and using customer and market insights, marketing plan development and strategic marketing, delivering customer value propositions, global business in a digital context, logistics and supply chain management, and business sustainability.

Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:

Year 1 Core Modules

SBUS46200 Food S-Chain; Log and Sustain Autumn 7.5

SBUS45690 Business Growth through Customer Value Propositions Spring 10

SBUS45700 Developing Customer Insight for Product Innovation in Global Food Business Summer 10

SBUS45710 Marketing - From Insight to Impact in the Food Market Summer 10

SBUS46190 Digital Marketing for GFB Summer 7.5



Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:

Year 2 Core Modules

SBUS46160 Professional Impact Project B 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) 10

SBUS46170 Maximising Performance Impact Spring 7.5

SBUS46180 The Sustainable Food Business Summer 7.5

SBUS45730 Professional Impact Project A Year-long (12 months) 20

Eligibility: Consider if you have a passion for, and wish to pursue a career with the Irish Food, Drink and Horticulture Industry. You should understand Bord Bia's mission and purpose. A recent graduate or currently in their final year who has achieved/will achieve a minimum 2:1 degree



Apply: An online application should be completed as part of the application process. This includes; general questions about yourself, copy of CV, a professional photo, University degree Certificate and transcripts (if in final year, most recent transcripts should be uploaded). Applications are now closed for 2025-2027 Intake. Next intake will be 2027 - 2029 and application will open Autumn 2026.



Online Assessments:

Psychometrics - Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete up to 2 psychometrics during the application process. These can be shared with you upon request after the selection process has ended. Successful candidates will also be shared their psychometric results as part of their Professional and Career Development module during the programme.



Language Fluency - If you have a level of fluency in a relevant language to one of the programme market locations e.g. French, Spanish, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese (but not limited to) you will be invited to complete an online assessment and potentially an informal phone call with a native speaker. Please note that you may still be considered for other markets that are English speaking aside from your language being assessed.

Assessment Centre: Assessment centre will take place in Autumn 2026



First Round Interview (online via Zoom) - Tasked to deliver a short presentation on case study provided 1 hour before interview, followed by a short Q&A, before a structured competency-based interview with a panel. Interview panellists consist of Bord Bia, University College Dublin and Food/Drink Industry representatives.

Written Language Assessment - If you have been shortlisted for your level of fluency in a specific language you will be tasked with a short written exercise before your interview.

Second Round Interview (in-person) - Further shortlisted candidates may be asked to attend and in-person second round interview Spring 2027.



Offer: Successful candidates will be sent an offer during Spring 2027 (exact date tbc) including their major learning assignment and location and will be required to sign a learning assignment internship agreement committing to the full-time 24-month programme starting summer 2027.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

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23 Months full-time

Delivery: On Campus

(This is a full-time Action Learning programme designed around eight modules that will be delivered virtually or in-person. The programme will challenge participants through an exciting programme that includes block releases in Dublin, combined with industry placements.)

B693 Global Business Practice Master of Science Full-Time

Commencing May 2025

Graduate Taught (Smurfit Executive Development)

*(Applications are now closed for 2025 - 2027 intake. Applications for 2027 - 2029 will open Autumn 2026.)



*The next intake will be Summer 2027.

Examples of roles post-programme: Marketing Executive, Account Executive, Regional Business Manager, Junior Brand Manager, Communications Executive, Business Development Executive, National Buying Assistant, Sustainability Specialist, PCF Executive, Strategy Analyst, Customer Development Executive, Commercial Account Executive, Global Marketing and Campaign Specialist, National Account Manager, Category Insights Manager, Events Manager, Digital Activation Manager, Trade Marketing and Activation Manager, Commercial Project Manager, Client Solutions Manager, Market Specialist, Category Development Manager, Foodservice Brand Manager etc.