MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

Would you like to move to a career in business / management from a more technical role? Or interested in enhancing your business and management skills to boost your career? Or you are an entrepreneur looking to boost your skills to more effectively lead your company to new heights? The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is designed for you. With its’ focus on practical application of learning and connections with industry, combined with research-informed insights into all core aspects of business and career development supports, an MBA at Maynooth University will open new exciting career opportunities for you.

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) in any discipline, having achieved a minimum of a 2.2 honours (or equivalent) overall. International applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to a Level 8 Honours Degree in Ireland. Award equivalencies are available at www.naric.ie.

In exceptional circumstances consideration will be given to candidates who do not hold a primary degree, but who do have at least 10 years relevant work experience at least 3 of which must be in a management position. These applicants are managed through Maynooth University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) entrance pathway.

Minimum English language requirements:
Please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non-EU applicants.
National University of Ireland Maynooth’s TOEFL code is 8850

IELTS : 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band

Duolingo English Test (DET) : The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 - with at least 110 in each individual subscore. 

Pearson Test of English : 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section

TOEFL internet-based test  : iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section

This programme opens for its’ graduates a wide range of career opportunities across different industries and functional areas. Multinational companies in particular value the rounded skillset of MBA graduates.

The programme offers a range of Career Services to the students, including CV clinics, interview and placement workshops, and connections with industry, that altogether support MBA students in achieving their career goals.