MBA1 Year full-time2016/17

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UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate BusinessSchool is Ireland’s leading business school andresearch centre. A school of University CollegeDublin, we offer the benefits of Ireland’s largestUniversity with the intimacy of a dedicatedcampus. At UCD Smurfit School we have thebest mix of students and faculty to supportyour imagination and stimulate your creativityin the best possible way.

Welcome

"The UCD Smurfit School MBA is a practically relevant degree that provides participants with exposure to the latest trends inmanagement thought. In addition to a rigorous academic focus, we emphasise developing soft skills through initiatives such asinternational study tours, personal skills development training, and collaborative problem-solving."

Prof. Karan Sonpar, MBA Academic Director, UCD Smurfit School

• Globally Ranked – consistently ranked in the world’s top 100 by theFinancial 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 havesecured 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.

Why UCD Smurfit School?

The UCD Smurfit MBA Difference Why Ireland?

Ireland is on track to be the fastest growingeconomy in Europe for the 2nd year in 2015

Ireland ranked in 4th place in the Best Country for Business

listing on Forbes.com.

Ireland placed atNo.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

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

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

Thousands of overseascompanies have made Ireland their home

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%

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.

Source: IDA Ireland & IMF Economic Outlook 2015.

Source: IDA Ireland & CSO.

Source: IMD Competitiveness Yearbook, 2015.

Source: Silicon Republic July 2015.

Source: IDA Ireland.

Source: IDA Ireland.

Exports are at anall-time high, driven by

both goods and services,especially in the Pharma &Computer Services sectors

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Foundation Week(August)

Semester 1(September - December)

Semester 2(January - May)

Summer Semester(June - August)

Core Modules:Financial ReportingStrategies for Human ResourcesPerformance Driven MarketingOperations & Supply Chain Mgmt.Competitive StrategyBusiness Economics

Welcome Dinner

Global Network of AdvancedManagement (10 Options - 5 Days)

MBA Alumni Events, MBA Sporting Competitions/Sports ClubsIntervarsity MBA Strategy CompetitionMBA Blog/MBA Clubs/Networking Events/ Dean Speaker Series / Thought Leadership

International Study Trip Abroad -Previous destinations have includedChina, India, Brazil & South Africa

Major Consultancy Project with a strategicfocus - themes include: MNC, Start-ups,Not for Profit, Entrepreneurship

Core module run at international location (1 week)

Team & Team PerformanceTeam CoachingNetworking

Leadership StylesImplementation of Personal LDP PlanCoaching

Putting Theory into Practice

Self & Market AwarenessCareers Skills Seminars

Approaching the MarketTargeted Search

Making an ImpactC.V. Book/Résumé Book

MBA BBQMBA Alumni Association

Strategic Company Projects Live Case Studies & Guest Speakers

Core Modules:Business & SocietyManagement AccountingFinancial Statement AnalysisCorporate FinanceConducting Business in

International Markets

Core Modules:Global & Corporate Strategy (Block)Leadership and Organisational BehaviourCapstone project

Option Modules:Global Network Immersion Week

Opportunity to take a module at aselected partner institution belongingto the Global Network for AdvancedManagement.

Full-time MBA Overview *Modules offered are subject to change

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

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.

PERSONAL AND ADVANCED SKILLS DEVELOPMENTExtensive 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.

Option Modules:Managing the Negotiation ProcessManagement ConsultancyEntrepreneurshipCorporate GovernanceStrategic MarketingFinancing New VenturesStrategy ExecutionManaging and Leading Change

Leadership Development Programme - Development of the Self

MBA Careers in Action

Introductory SessionsTeaching & Learning SessionsIT & Library IntroductionsProductivity ManagementStudent ServicesFinance for Non-Finance PractitionersPresentation Bootcamp

Team BuildingCommunicationsNetworkingStudy Skills/Self-AnalysisReport WritingExcel SkillsCase Study Analysis

Alumni - Where are they now?

“The UCD Smurfit MBA was a unique and unforgettableexperience. After ten years working in France, I wanted to opennew perspectives in my career in terms of management skills, teamwork and culture. I appreciated the diversity of the participants,their backgrounds and the wealth of our discussions. The qualityand small class size of the course also helped me to change mymind-set and think more broadly. In other words, I approachbusiness more globally. Today, I feel better equipped for the futureand see the UCD Smurfit MBA as a long term valuable investment.”

Erwan Le Pavec, FT MBA 2014, Financial Controller, UTC Aerospace Systems, France

Alumni Networks: connect with an active network of over 3,500MBA Alumni and 70,000+ Business Alumni worldwide and drawon their expertise and networks throughout your career.

Why Dublin?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

Past and presentchapters include:

Adelaide Beijing Boston � Brussels �Colombo �Dubai �Dublin � Hanover � Hong Kong � Kingston � Kuala Lumpur � Lausanne � London � Luxembourg � Madrid � Melbourne � Montreal �

Munich � New Orleans �New York � Paris �Perth � San Diego �San Francisco � Shanghai �Singapore � Sydney � Toronto � Vancouver � Valletta � Vienna �Washington DC �Yokohama

Admissions

Full-time MBA participant profile 2015/16:Average age 30

Ratio of males/females 69/31 %

International participants 67%

Average GMAT 625

Class StatisticsOur 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% arewomen.

The average age on the full-time MBA is 30 years, and participants havean average of eight years' professional experience. The range of age andexperience within those parameters is extensive, which helps to add to therich diversity of the class.

Return on Investment is high with growth of earnings at 69% in the 3years after graduation (source FT 2015).

The UCD Smurfit MBA is consistently ranked in the global top 10 value-for-money MBAs by the Financial Times.

Contact UsFor more information please contact our MBA Admissions Manager

Gillian Durnin/Marianne DoyleEmail: mba@ucd.iePhone: +353 1 716 8862

www.smurfitschool.ie/mba

www.smurfitschoolblog.com

@SmurfitSchool

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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 submitwith 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 finalapplication 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 contactour International Office for assistance: www.ucd.ie/international

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