University College Dublin – UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Modular Executive MBA
Executive
- Dublin, Ireland
- 24 Months
- EUR 19,800 per year · All applicants
- No verified deadline
University College DublinUCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Full-Time MBA
Degree awarded by University College Dublin
MBAFull-timeOn-campus
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Duration
- 12 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 Full-Time MBA runs for 12 months and includes the school's LEAP programmes, which the school describes as an integral part of the MBA. Students can join MBA clubs run by students with support from the MBA Programme Office.
- Intakes
- End August 2027 Source: smurfitschool.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 12 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 39,640 Source: smurfitschool.ie · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | academic year 2027/2028 |
Other published fees
- Deposit (deducted from Semester 1 tuition): EUR 2,000 · mandatory Source: smurfitschool.ie · verified October 5, 2026
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 3 years (published requirement)A minimum of three years of professional experience will be considered, ideally five years for the Full-Time MBA.Source: smurfitschool.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- Test waiver policy
- In exceptional cases a waiver may be considered for candidates with outstanding professional experience and a very strong academic background.Source: smurfitschool.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- English-language waiver
- IELTS average 7.0 with minimum 6.5 in each band; Duolingo 130 with at least 120 in each subscore.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
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 565 (scale 205-805)Preferred minimum scores: GMAT Focus 565/805, Executive Assessment 151/200; waiver may be considered in exceptional casesSource: smurfitschool.ie · verified October 5, 2026
- Executive Assessment
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 151 (scale 100-200)Source: 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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