MBA1 year full-time2019/20

www.smurfitschool.ie

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business Schoolis Ireland’s leading business school and researchcentre. A part of University College Dublin, weoffer all the advantages of being Ireland’s largestUniversity with the intimacy of a dedicatedcampus. At UCD Smurfit School we have theultimate blend of students and faculty to inspireyour imagination and stimulate your creativityin the best possible way.

Welcome

"The UCD Smurfit School MBA is a practically relevant degree that provides participants with privileged insight into the latestmanagement trends. In addition to a rigorous academic focus, the programme is notable for its emphasis on developing soft skillsthrough international study tours and personal skills developmenttraining, and collaborative problem-solving."

Karan Sonpar, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, UCD Smurfit School

• Globally Ranked – consistently featured in the world’s top 100 by the Financial Times and The Economist Intelligence Unit.

• Triple Crown Accreditation - only business school in Ireland to be triple accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.

• Leadership Development Programme – the Smurfit MBA is designed to develop global leaders, able to manage diverse teams and organisations anywhere in the world.

• Career Impact – earnings can rise by 63% in the 3 years after graduation (FT MBA Rankings 2018).

• Corporate Connections – strong industry links between the school and national and global organisations. Our graduates have secured employment in leading companies such as McKinsey, Microsoft, Google, PwC, KPMG, Apple, EY, Accenture, Aer Lingus, 3M, Liberty Insurance and Amazon.

• International partnerships and opportunities – part of theGlobal Network for Advanced Management (GNAM), a collaborationbetween 30 top graduate business schools of business, along with Yale, IE, ESMT, Hass and EGADE. Our students can take part in virtualteams, travel to partner schools for selected modules and take onlinecourses.

• Academic Excellence – among the keystones of our reputation is the quality and expertise of our 100-strong faculty, comprising leading teaching specialists in subjects spanning the core disciplines of business and management, recruited from across the world.

• International Diversity - up to 70% of our full-time MBA participants come from overseas, including Europe, North and South America, Africa and Asia. This global perspective contributes to a rich and stimulating learning environment.

• Global Alumni Network – connect with an active network of over 3,500 MBA Alumni and 80,000 Business Alumni worldwide.

• Expertise - over 50 years’ experience in delivering an international MBA qualification.

Why UCD Smurfit School?

The Smurfit MBA has been an overwhelmingly enjoyableexperience. Besides the academic challenges we faced, we were alsoexposed to intensive teamwork activities and networking eventsdesigned to improve our social skills and confidence. The LDP isnot only relevant for our future career, but also raises our self-awareness in a highly enriching way. I have been fortunate to meetmany knowledgeable and engaging lecturers, who inspired us toexplore and challenge our perspectives. Taking the programmealso proved a memorable cultural experience for me as it was thefirst time I lived and studied in a European country. I know forsure that the way I approach life and business will never be thesame again. If you want to have a life-changing experience andpush yourself to the limit, then do not hesitate!

Angie Nhung Dao Hong, FT MBA 2015, Recruiter at McKinsey & Company

Why Dublin?

The UCD Smurfit MBA Difference

“Our vision is to be the most global MBA inEurope. Our focus is to develop the nextgeneration of globally aware, high achievingbusiness leaders who will make meaningfulcontributions to the societies and economiesin which they work and live.”

Orla Nugent, MBA Course Director

“The Smurfit MBA gave me the knowledgeand capability to change career directionand has opened up numerous newopportunities. The MBA experience washugely valuable in developing new skills,networks and ideas.”

Emma Jordan, Full-time MBA 2014,Consultant, Accenture

“A key differentiating feature of the UCDSmurfit EMBA is its international orientation. The study trip places the participant in abusiness setting which is significantly differentto their day-to-day experience, providingvaluable insight into market dynamics in a high-growth economy. More importantly, theexperience challenges many assumptions aboutmanagement, business and political institutionswhich we rarely have to face.”

Patrick Gibbons,Jefferson Smurfit Professor of Strategic Management

Foundation Week(August)

Semester 1(September - December)

Semester 2(January - May)

Summer Semester(June - August)

Core Modules:Financial ReportingPerformance Driven MarketingCompetitive StrategyLeadership & Organisational BehaviourBusiness EconomicsCorporate FinanceGlobal Virtual Teams

Welcome Dinner MBA Alumni Events, MBA Sporting Competitions/Sports ClubsIntervarsity MBA Case Study Competitions incl. Yale School of Management and Concordia MolsonMBA Blog/MBA Clubs/Networking Events/ Dean Speaker Series / Thought Leadership Events

International Study Trip Abroad -previous destinations have includedChina, India, Brazil, UAE, South Africa,Japan, South Korea, Chile, Peru, Vietnamand Singapore.

Major Consultancy Project with a strategicfocus - themes include: MNC, Start-ups,Not for Profit, Entrepreneurship

International Consulting run at internationallocation (5 days) - previous destination Iceland

Leadership StylesImplementation of Personal LDP PlanOne-on-one Executive Business Coaching

Putting Theory into Practice

MBA Job Search Strategies CV Book

Interview Skills Communicating your Personal Brand

Strategic NetworkingCareer Action Planning

MBA BBQMBA Alumni Association

Strategic Company Projects Live Case Studies & Guest Speakers

Core Modules:Management AccountingBusiness & SocietyFinancial Statement AnalysisOperations & Supply Chain ManagementDoing Business in International MarketsGlobal Virtual Teams

Core Modules:Global & Corporate Strategy (Block)Strategies for Human Resources (Block)International Consulting ProjectCapstone project

Option Modules:Global Network of Advanced Management(14 Options - 5 Days)Opportunity to take a module at a selectedpartner institution belonging to the GlobalNetwork for Advanced Management.

Full-time MBA Overview*

*Modules offered are subject to change. Please refer to our website.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME*MBA teaching is a dynamic mix of theory, implementation, guest speakers, group discussion and analysis and experiential learning.

Case studies, simulations and capstone project are used to build expertise and analytical skills. Strong emphasis on team work and skills.

Option Modules:Managing the Negotiation ProcessEntrepreneurshipCorporate GovernanceFinancing New VenturesStrategy ExecutionManaging Sales Relations

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - DEVELOPMENT OF THE SELFExtensive programme of workshops to develop leadership, managerial and team skills and to develop the soft skills which add real value to career and personal development

MBA CAREERS IN ACTION

Introductory SessionsWhy Finance?Why Marketing?Intro to LeadershipIntro to Financial ReportingCase Study AnalysisReport WritingPersuasive WritingBusiness Economics Simulation

Team BuildingSelf Awareness Psychometrics and SeminarsCommunication Skills Presentation Skills

Accelerating Team Performance, Conflict Management, Communication & Presentation Skills, Emotional andCultural Intelligence.

Why Ireland?

Stats sourced from IDA Ireland

Alumni - Where are they now?

“On returning to Ireland after almost a decadeworking abroad, I decided to finally pursue along-term goal of taking an MBA. I found theUCD Smurfit MBA course challenging,invigorating, demanding and thoroughlyrewarding. The programme has closed many ofthe gaps in my business knowledge andafforded me the opportunity to learn fromworld-class academics as well as from my internationally diverse classmates.”

Aoife Lucey,Full-time MBA 2014, Head of Strategy, Pathfinder Consulting

"Completing the Smurfit MBA is one of the mostenjoyable and memorable experiences in my lifeto date. The sheer breadth of knowledgeimparted is eye-opening. From Finance toStrategy to Marketing, there are fewconversations with business people that you willfeel unqualified to take part in after completingthe MBA. The faculty is brimming with inspiringlecturers and the diverse student body makesthe extensive team work both challenging andenjoyable. The MBA is so much more than anacademic course, and this can only be fullyappreciated by taking the programme offered by Smurfit."

John Ryan, Full-time MBA 2016COO & Company Secretary, LoyLap

Present chapters include:

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Alumni Networks:connect with anactive network ofover 3,500 MBAAlumni and 80,000+Business Alumniworldwide and drawon their expertise andnetworks throughoutyour career.

New Delhi New York Nigeria North Carolina Perth San Diego San Francisco Shanghai Singapore South Carolina Spain Sri Lanka Switzerland Sydney Toronto United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Vancouver Washington DC

AdmissionsCourse Fees: Please visit our website. It is important to note that tuition fees and other charges are subject to change each year.

What do you need?• A university degree*

• A minimum of three years’ managerial experience

• A competitive GMAT score (visit our website for more details)

Notes:• The GMAT score requirements for scholarship applicants may vary.• Entry to the MBA programme is highly competitive and achieving the minimum score does not guarantee admission.

• Two completed recommendation forms (template provided).

• English language requirements (if applicable) are available to view on our website.

*If you do not hold a university degree equivalent to NFQ level 8, please contact the Admissions Office to obtain a form (Recognition of Prior Learning) to complete and submitwith your application.

Application process:Interested applicants should apply online via our website.

Application fee: €50

Application deadlines:Applications open on 1 October 2018 and operate on a rolling basis. Thefinal application deadline for the academic year 2019/20 is 19 July 2019,however, early application is highly recommended.

Scholarships and financial assistance:For details on financial assistance for students and our wide range of MBA scholarships visit our website.

Class InformationThe Full-time MBA course offers you an opportunity to take time out ofyour career, immerse yourself in learning and fast-track or switch careers.Full-time course participants are more likely to be looking for an immediatechange of position, sector or location on completing the course.Considerable emphasis is placed on career management and skillsdevelopment to facilitate career changes.

This course attracts a large percentage of participants from overseasincluding Europe, North and South America, Africa and Asia.

Full-time MBA participant profile 2017/18:

Average age 30

Average work experience 6 years

Ratio of males/females 70%/30%

International participants 61%

Average GMAT 640

Contact UsFor more information please contact our MBA Admissions Manager

Jessica Dowling, Email: mba@ucd.ie, Phone: +353 1 716 8862

www.smurfitschool.ie/mba

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