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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme focuses on the practical application of learning and connections with industry. Combined with research-informed insights into core aspects of business and career development supports – rewarding career opportunities start with this MBA.
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- Qualification
- Master Of Business Administration (Mba)
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MH92D
- Award Type and NFQ level
- TAUGHT MASTERS (9)
- Study Mode
- Full time
- Closing Date
- 14 August 2026
Overview
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.
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Course structure
Duration: 16 months full-time
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, Evidence-Based Management, 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.
Programme assessment is via a mix of assessment formats.
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
Important: The information on this page is for prospective students, MU current students and staff should use Programme Directory.
Year 1
Year 2
Careers after your Masters
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.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) (or equivalent) in any discipline with a minimum of a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2).
Applicants who do not hold a primary degree but has at least 10 years relevant work experience, at least 3 of which are in a management position, may apply via Maynooth University's RPL process for Non-Standard Entrants. Please click here for further information.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. Please be advised criteria may differ for EU and Non-EU applicants.
Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850
How to apply
To apply for your chosen postgraduate study at Maynooth University, applications must be made via the MUApply portal. Please click here to start your application.
When making your application, please ensure you upload the below documentation to your application prior to submission to avoid delays in application assessment:
- Full academic transcripts for all semesters/ years completed to date
- Graduation Certificate if you have graduated/conferred
- A copy of your passport
- Up to date CV
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 words on why you would like to study your chosen programme)
Please note that all eligible candidates will be interviewed.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. Please be advised criteria may differ for EU and Non-EU applicants.