Executive MBA
Degree awarded by University College Cork
- Location
- Cork, Ireland
- Duration
- 2 Years Part-time
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- None verified
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
A part-time programme over four parts across two academic years, delivered as three-day blocks (Thursday to Saturday) in Cork. Modules cover managerial control, economics, organisational behaviour, HR, finance, operations, strategy, ethics and sustainability, marketing and digital transformation. A leadership development framework, a leadership project and an integrated strategy project are included.
- Intakes
- September Source: ucc.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 2 Years Part-time Source: ucc.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- UCC Centre for Executive Education, Lapp's Quay — Cork, IrelandLapp's Quay, Cork
Tuition and fees
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU/EEA — EU fee | EUR 17,214 Source: ucc.ie · verified October 5, 2026 | per year | Year 1 (2027 start) |
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- A primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8), or a primary ordinary degree plus a minimum GMAT score of 600, or an appropriate professional qualification.Source: ucc.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Minimum 3 years (published requirement)At least three years of significant managerial experience/responsibility, or significant senior managerial/professional experience plus a minimum GMAT score of 600.Source: ucc.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- Test waiver policy
- GMAT waiver may be granted at the discretion of the Director of the Executive MBA.Source: ucc.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredStatement of motivation and readiness, 500 to 1000 words.Source: ucc.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required2 referencesSource: ucc.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- Not verifiedApplicants may be required to attend an interview.Source: ucc.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- Not verified
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- Waiver availablePublished minimum: 600 (scale 200–800)Minimum 600 applies to applicants with an ordinary degree or without three years of managerial experience; waiver may be requested.Source: ucc.ie · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL / IELTS / other
- Not verified
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2027 | — | Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled. Early application is advised.Source: ucc.ie · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Rolling admissions |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.
Accreditation
- AMBA (Association of MBAs) — Program-specificSource: ucc.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 5, 2026
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