Executive MBA - UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

Executive MBA
2 years part-time
Business. Imagined Better. Together.
Welcome
Your short guide to UCD Michael Smurfit
Graduate Business School
A warm welcome to UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. We’re
Ireland’s leading business school and research centre, and part of University
College Dublin, which was founded in 1854 and today has a student
population of over 30,000, including 6,000 international students.
In the business school our students enjoy the unique benefits of Ireland’s
largest university yet the intimacy of a dedicated campus, and the expertise
of 50 years’ experience in delivering an international MBA qualification.
We’re proud to be the only business school in Ireland (and one of an elite
group worldwide) to hold the triple crown of accreditation from the three
centres of business and academic excellence, AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
These accreditations benchmark us against the best in the world, and are
your guarantee that you will receive a truly world-class business education.
Our courses are consistently ranked in the world’s top 100 by the Financial
Times and the Economist Intelligence Unit.
“The Smurfit MBA mission is to focus on
delivering the next generation of global
minds and business leaders who can make
a meaningful contribution to the societies
and economies they work in.”
Orla Nugent, MBA Course Director
“The UCD Smurfit MBA programme
was tough, but extremely rewarding.
Once I got into the rhythm and flow
of juggling things in the first
semester, it got easier and I loved it.
The knowledge I acquired through
the MBA gave me the overall
business foundation I was looking
for. I believe in hard work, focus and
action but a bit of fun along the way
can relieve stress. My classmates
were highly intelligent, fun, witty
and loved some healthy debate, so
we all learned a lot from each other,
as well as from the professors.”
Grainne Barron EMBA, Founder
& CEO Viddyad, Winner AMBA
Entrepreneurial Award 2014
“Our dedicated team of MBA
academics will guide you to
maximize your learning using
contemporary internationally
proven methodologies.”
Dr. Brian McGrath,
MBA Academic Director, UCD Smurfit School
The UCD MBA Difference
International Study Trip
A key differentiating feature of the UCD Smurfit
School MBA is its international orientation. The
study trip places the participant in a business
setting which is significantly different to their
day-to-day experience. This exposure provides
insight into market dynamics in a high-growth
economy. More importantly the experience will
challenge many of the assumptions about
management, business and political institutions
which we rarely confront.
Value of our Leadership
Development Programme
Leadership Skills
“While the modules and Study Team work will
enhance your competencies across a broad range
of functional areas, it’s also a great opportunity to
work on the ‘softer interpersonal skills’ which are
increasingly valued by employers.”
Simon Holmes, EMBA, Spinnaker Group
Coaching: Clearing the Path
“First and foremost, it is a great opportunity to
stand back and take stock. Too often we get
caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life
without having the chance to step back and take a
look from the outside in. It was also a great
opportunity to bounce ideas off my coach with a
view to clearing a path to where I wanted to go
with respect to a particular topic.”
Sinéad Bailey, EMBA, Bristol-Myers Squibb
Executive MBA Overview
*Modules offered are subject to change
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME*
YEAR ONE
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.
Foundation Week
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Semester
(August)
(September - December)
(January - May)
(June - August)
Core Modules:
Core Modules:
Core Modules:
Financial Reporting
Competitive Strategy
Org. Behaviour & Decision Making
Operations & Supply Chain Mgmt
Strategies for Human Resources
Corporate Finance
Business & Society
Management Accounting
None Summer of Year 1
Core Modules:
Option Modules*:
Option Modules and Final Core:
Global & Corporate Strategy
Investment Management
Performance Driven Marketing
Leading the Innovative Enterprise
Four options taken, past options include:
Managing the Negotiation Process
Management Consultancy, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Governance,
Managaing Sustainable Business, Strategic
Marketing, Strategic Finance, Financing
New Ventures, International Study Trip
Abroad, Financial Statement Analysis
Occasional block options offered
YEAR TWO
Teaching & Learning Sessions
Facilities & Student Services
Finance for Non-Finance Mgrs
Presentation Bootcamp
Team building workshop
Report and academic writing
Case Study Analysis
Year 2 Foundation Day
Capstone project
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.
YEAR
ONE
Oral Communication & Presentation skills
Listening Skills
Personal Awareness (16pf)
Personal Awareness & Awareness of others: SDI
Conflict Awareness and Management
Team Chartering: Building Effective Teams
YEAR
TWO
Leadership & Development Programme - Development of the Self
One to One Executive Business Coaching
Emotional Intelligence: Managing oneself
and others more effectively
Leadership styles
MBA Careers in Action
Summer of Year 1 - Careers Bootcamp
One on one interviews and support
Self & Market Awareness
Careers Skills Seminars
Approaching the Market
Targeted Search
Making an Impact
Year 2 - C.V. Book/Resume Book
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Year 1 - 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
Why UCD Smurfit School?
• Globally ranked and triple accredited – Your guarantee of quality.
• Excellent value – Consistently ranked in the global top 10 value-formoney MBAs by the Financial Times.
• Return on investment – In 2014 the FT calculated that our MBA
graduates' earnings grew by 63% in the 3 years after graduation.
• Small class size – Ensuring a more personalised experience for our
students.
• Corporate Connections – Long and enduring links exist between the
school and national and international organisations.
• Global Alumni Network – Membership to an active network of over
3,500 MBA alumni and 75,000 UCD Business Alumni worldwide.
“Completing the Executive MBA at
UCD Smurfit School enabled me to
hone my business skills further, and
develop a deeper understanding of
what it takes to lead an organisation.
On top of this, my Executive MBA
class was amazing, and we developed a
strong bond that I know will stand the
test of time. The learning environment
and the UCD organisation itself
reinforced the validity of my choice to
launch myself into this programme.”
Charlie Weijer EMBA
EMEA Director,
Informatica
MBA Milestones
1964- 2014
1964
UCD launches the part-time MBA
1970
MBA relocates to Belfield Campus
1991
Full-time MBA is launched & MBA relocates to the new
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Blackrock
2000
Full-time MBA course is ranked by the Financial Times Top 100
and school achieves Equis accreditation
2001
School achieves AACSB accreditation
2002
School achieves AMBA accrediation and becomes the 1st school
in Ireland to receive triple accreditation from the MBA awarding
bodies in the US, UK and Europe
2006
International study tours introduced - tours have now run to
China, India, Brazil and South Africa.
2009
Leadership Development Programme launched as part of
the MBA curriculum
2012
2013
1st winner AMBA Entrepreneurial Venture Award
MBA Alumni Association launched & MBA begins
participation in Global Network in Advanced Management.
2014
Celebrating 50 years of the MBA
Class Statistics
Admissions
Our Executive MBA attracts an experienced group of participants from a
wide range of specialties, industries and sectors.
Course Fees: €29,500
The average age on the Executive MBA is 35, and participants have an
average of 12 years’ professional experience. Currently 20% of the
participants are female and 14% are international. The wide range of
age, experience and background on the UCD Smurfit EMBA creates a rich
diversity in our classes and that enhances the classroom experience by
bringing in a wealth of real world experience to supplement the
academic curriculum.
EMBA participant profile 2014/15:
Average age
Average work experience
Women
International
Average GMAT
35
12 years
20%
14%
560
Two delivery options:
Midweek: Monday & Thursday evenings (5.30-9.45pm)
Weekend: Friday afternoon (2-6.30pm) & Saturday morning (9am-1.30pm)
Semesters: 14 weeks long including exams
“For me personally the Smurfit MBA was a fantastic
way to transition from a US centric career to a
Europe/Ireland based one. I was able to change my
vantage point using new frameworks & knowledge
from course modules, such as strategy & negotiation
skills. I developed a fresh perspective from the diversity
of the cohort - classmates with experiences from all
over the world representing multiple business sectors.
Finally, a chance to tie all the strands together and cement long term
profession & personal relationships through the international study trip.
If you like a personal challenge, and you’re looking to develop the network
& skills to make a life change, then this is the programme for you.”
Andrew Mullally EMBA,
Business Development Manager, Intel Corporation
What do you need?
• A university degree or an extensive record of business/
professional experience.
• A minimum of 3-5 years professional experience.
• A minimum GMAT score of 500.
Note – 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.
• Two references - normally from current or former employers.
• An acceptable score on the TOEFL or IELTS exam if English isn’t
your first language.
Application process
Interested applicants should apply online at www.smurfitschool.ie
Application deadlines
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis - please refer to
our website.
Scholarships and financial assistance
For details on financial assistance for students and our wide range
of MBA scholarships visit our website.
About GMAT
Please allow 6-8 weeks preparation time. GMAT sittings can be
scheduled at any GMAT test centre. MBA offers are conditional
on GMAT results. For further information: www.mba.com
Contact Us
For more information please contact
our MBA Admissions Manager, Gillian Durnin
Email: mba@ucd.ie
Phone: +353 1 716 8862
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