University College Dublin – UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Full-Time MBA
Full-time
- Dublin, Ireland
- 12 Months
- EUR 39,640 entire program · All applicants
- No verified deadline
University College DublinUCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Modular Executive MBA
Degree awarded by University College Dublin
Executive MBAPart-timeOn-campusModular blocks
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Duration
- 24 Months
- 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
The Modular Executive MBA runs over 24 months in a weekend, monthly format. Participants apply what they learn in the workplace in real time.
- Intakes
- End August 2027 Source: smurfitschool.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 24 Months Source: smurfitschool.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Blackrock campus — Dublin, IrelandCarysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94 XF34
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants — EU and Non-EU | EUR 19,800 Source: smurfitschool.ie · verified October 5, 2026 | per year | academic year 2027/2028 |
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 university degree (NFQ Level 8 equivalent).Source: smurfitschool.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Minimum 5 years (published requirement)A minimum of five years of professional experience, ideally seven years for the Executive MBA.Source: smurfitschool.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredAll eligible candidates are interviewed.Source: smurfitschool.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- EUR 70Source: smurfitschool.ie · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- GMAT Focus Edition
- Waiver availablePublished minimum: 495 (scale 205-805)Admissions test not required for applicants holding a recognised undergraduate degree; where required, minimum GMAT Focus 495/805Source: smurfitschool.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| End August 2027 | — | Applications assessed on a rolling basisSource: smurfitschool.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
- 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: smurfitschool.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: smurfitschool.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- AMBA (Association of MBAs) — School statementAMBA accredits individual programmes. The school states it holds AMBA accreditation; check which programmes are covered.Source: smurfitschool.ie · verified October 5, 2026
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