1 Year full-time 2016/17 - UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business

MBA
1 Year full-time
2016/17
Business. Imagined Better. Together.
www.smurfitschool.ie
Welcome
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business
School is Ireland’s leading business school and
research centre. A school of University College
Dublin, we offer the benefits of Ireland’s largest
University with the intimacy of a dedicated
campus. At UCD Smurfit School we have the
best mix of students and faculty to support
your imagination and stimulate your creativity
in the best possible way.
Why UCD
Smurfit School?
• 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
The UCD Smurfit MBA Difference
Why Ireland?
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Full-time MBA Overview
*Modules offered are subject to change
Foundation Week
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Semester
(August)
(September - December)
(January - May)
(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
Core Modules:
Core Modules:
Core Modules:
Teaching & Learning Sessions
IT & Library Introductions
Productivity Management
Student Services
Finance for Non-Finance Practitioners
Presentation Bootcamp
Financial Reporting
Strategies for Human Resources
Performance Driven Marketing
Operations & Supply Chain Mgmt.
Competitive Strategy
Business Economics
Business & Society
Management Accounting
Financial Statement Analysis
Corporate Finance
Conducting Business in
International Markets
Global & Corporate Strategy (Block)
Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
Capstone project
Option Modules:
Option Modules:
Global Network Immersion Week
Managing the Negotiation Process
Management Consultancy
Entrepreneurship
Corporate Governance
Strategic Marketing
Financing New Ventures
Strategy Execution
Managing and Leading Change
Opportunity to take a module at a
selected partner institution belonging
to the Global Network for Advanced
Management.
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
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
Putting Theory into Practice
MBA Careers in Action
Self & Market Awareness
Careers Skills Seminars
Approaching the Market
Targeted Search
Making an Impact
C.V. Book/Résumé Book
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Welcome Dinner
MBA Alumni Events, MBA Sporting Competitions/Sports Clubs
Intervarsity MBA Strategy Competition
MBA Blog/MBA Clubs/Networking Events/ Dean Speaker Series / Thought Leadership
MBA BBQ
MBA Alumni Association
Alumni - Where are they now?
Alumni Networks: connect with an active network of over 3,500
MBA Alumni and 70,000+ Business Alumni worldwide and draw
on their expertise and networks throughout your career.
Past and present
chapters 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
“The UCD Smurfit MBA was a unique and unforgettable
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
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
Class Statistics
Admissions
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.
Course Fees: €34,500
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.
• A minimum GMAT score of 580 (see www.mba.com for GMAT information)
Return on Investment is high with growth of earnings at 69% in the 3
years after graduation (source FT 2015).
• Two letters of recommendation - normally from current or
former employers.
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:
What do you need?
• A university degree*
• A minimum of three years’ managerial experience
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.
• 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.
Average age
30
Ratio of males/females
69/31 %
Application process:
Interested applicants should apply online at www.smurfitschool.ie
International participants
67%
Application fee: €50
Average GMAT
625
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.
Contact Us
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
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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
Rankings:
Business. Imagined Better. Together.