Overview

The Executive Master of Business Administration curriculum emphasises leadership, innovation, strategy, and sustainability, aligning with the rapidly evolving business landscape. Developed collaboratively with industry leaders, the programme aims to develop confident, forward-thinking business leaders equipped to create long-term value.

Dublin City University Business School MBA is triple-accredited by AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS, signalling world-class excellence and international recognition of its quality. Participants undertake immersive consultancy and strategic projects that transform academic insight into tangible real-world impact—delivering measurable value to their organisations while accelerating their personal leadership growth.

The programme’s dynamic design reflects DCU’s ethos as Ireland’s University of Enterprise, committed to driving innovation and leadership.

Career Impact

The Executive MBA at DCU Business School empowers ambitious professionals to accelerate their careers and expand their leadership potential. Designed around real-world impact, the programme equips participants with the strategic insight, management expertise, and ethical perspective needed to lead in today’s dynamic business environment.

Through hands-on learning, applied consultancy projects, and peer-to-peer collaboration, students strengthen their ability to make informed decisions and drive organisational change. The diverse classroom experience fosters powerful professional networks that extend far beyond graduation. Employers value DCU MBA graduates for their capacity to think strategically, communicate effectively, and deliver measurable results.

Many alumni progress to senior leadership and board-level roles across industries, while others leverage the programme to pivot into new sectors or entrepreneurial ventures. The DCU Executive MBA is not just a qualification—it is a catalyst for sustained career growth and professional transformation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting for Decision Making
Marketing
Business Economics
Business Strategy
Business Finance
Strategic Operations
Technology Management

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

Upper Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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120

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92

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63

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional qualification
AND
At least 3 years’ relevant managerial experience
Applicants who have achieved a 2.2 Honours degree (and meet the experience requirement) may, based on the Programme Chair’s recommendation, still be offered a place. This will depend on availability of places and on obtaining high grades in relevant modules on their undergraduate programme.
Additionally, applicants who do not meet the academic requirements outlined above may be eligible for an offer of a place based on at least 7 years’ relevant managerial/organisational experience based on DCU’s Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. The process for approving such an offer involves an application and an interview with the Programme Chair and approval by the School’s Teaching & Learning Committee.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26900 EUR / year

≈ 26900 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

14000 EUR / year

≈ 14000 EUR / year

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Non-EU/EEA fees are from a previous year. Fees for this year are not available.

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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Funding

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