INTRODUCTION

The University of Limerick MBA is a career enhancing post-experience qualification designed for students who want to engage in further study while continuing to develop their careers. There is an annual intake to the Corporate MBA programme, which is delivered on a block-release basis. The block release structure allows students to apply what they learn immediately in their own workplaces. A new development on the Corporate MBA programme is the introduction of optional streams in Aviation Management or Engineering Management.

Features of the Corporate MBA programme include:
 

Block Release Structure: The major focus for learning lies in the three-day intensive blocks delivered on-campus. Between blocks, individual study is supported by the formation of learning groups averaging four students.

Foundation Workshop: Participants first come together and enrol at this four-day workshop, which enables students to adjust to the demands and opportunities of post-experience study. The learning process, including the formation of small groups, is also established on a firm footing. Content includes an introduction to the first Semester subjects as well as sessions on library facilities, communications and team building. The workshop incorporates the first teaching block.

Two Residential Summer Schools: Four-day summer schools in Years 1 and 2 facilitate the delivery of elective modules.

International Workshop: A one-week programme in September Year 2 which is designed to develop international perspectives and insights is an integral component of the overall development experience. Since 1997 the locations for the workshop have been Singapore/Malaysia, San Diego, USA, Cape Town, South Africa and China.

Dissertation: A significant project is begun in the summer period between Years 1 and 2, developed during the second year and completed for submission the autumn following conclusion of the taught element of the programme.

For general queries on the programme, please contact the Programme Co-ordinator:
Valerie Clancy, Postgraduate Studies & Executive Education
Kemmy Business School
Tel: +353 61 213571 Fax: +353 61 202189
email: valerie.clancy@ul.ie

For academic queries, please contact the Programme Director, Dr Naomi Birdthistle by telephone at +353  61 213084 or by email at naomi.birdthistle@ul.ie 



 

COURSE STRUCTURE

The Corporate MBA is a part-time programme and of two years duration and is suitable for private and public sector personnel who have significant management responsibilities, or whose careers are developing towards middle or senior management responsibilities.
 

Year One Modules	Year Two Modules
Organisational Behaviour	Corporate Strategic Analysis
Financial Reporting	Information & Knowledge Management
International Political Economy	Relationship Marketing
Data Analysis for Business Decisions	Strategic Human Resource Management
International Management	Implementing Strategy
Corporate Finance	Strategic Leadership
Globalisation & International Economic Issues	Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Market Orientation & Customer Focus	Managing Projects & Operations
	Thesis

A one-week international workshop, designed to provide international perspectives and insights, takes place in September of Year 2 and is an integral component of the programme.
 
Two residential schools are held during May of Years 1 and 2 where participants have a choice of business-related elective modules.

 

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Typically a primary degree with first (2:1) or second class (2:2) honours or an approved professional qualification. At least four years experience at supervisory level or above is normally required, preferably gained after the degree or professional qualification.

In the case of candidates without honours qualifications, five years experience will be required. Mature candidates who gained their experience before the required qualification will be eligible.

A satisfactory interview with the course selection panel is required for all candidates. Where appropriate, an acceptable score in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is also required.

For further details, please contact the course administrator, Valerie Clancy, valerie.clancy@ul.ie.

DELIVERY and LEARNING THEMES

One of the major attractions of the UL MBA is the innovative block release delivery model. Students are on campus for three day blocks (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). This allows them to focus on their programme for discrete periods. It also enables employers to plan around these dates in advance. 

There are four three-day blocks in each semester, i.e. eight blocks in total per annum, as UL operates a two-semester system.

Learning Themes:
The Corporate MBA Programme focuses on five principal learning themes: Internationalisation, Managerial Vision and Competencies; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Strategic Thinking and Leadership.
 
Learning Principles
Students develop an advanced understanding of the main concepts and disciplines which are important for the tasks of management. They are equipped with a broad range of decision-making skills and an enhanced ability to cope with external changes emanating from the international business environment.
 
The programme balances the requirement for a core of subjects, followed by all students, with a degree of choice offered during a 4 day summer school in years 1 and 2 to reflect the special interest of participants and their employers. Apart from lectures and tutorials, case studies and project work – on both an individual and group basis – are significant learning approaches in the programme.
 

AVIATION MANAGEMENT STREAM

 

A new development on the Corporate MBA programme is the introduction of an optional stream in Aviation Management. This option allows students to follow a specialised stream of aviation modules as part of their Corporate MBA programme.

 

The fundamental objectives of the Aviation Management stream are:

 

✴ To provide you with an understanding of the advanced concepts central to the wide ranging roles of management in modern business in general and the Aviation sector in particular.

✴ To equip you with the analytical skills to enable you to assess the impact of the global socio, political, regulatory and economic environment on the Aviation industry.

✴ To enable you to think and act strategically and develop your creativity and confidence to assume leadership responsibilities in this highly complex and changeable industry.

 

Learning Principles

In addition to the Corporate MBA learning themes, the Aviation Management stream provides you with an in-depth analysis of aviation coupled with a core of generalist business subjects.

 

Click here for full details on the Aviation Mangement Stream on the Corporate MBA.

Further enquiries can be made to Dr. Siobhan Tiernan, Aviation Management Stream Leader
siobhan.tiernan@ul.ie or to valerie.clancy@ul.ie t: +353 61 213571 / +353 61 234389

    
A new development on the Corporate MBA programme is the introduction of an optional stream in Engineering Management. This stream accommodates the changing needs of early to mid-career engineering professionals to enable them to assume senior managerial roles. The Corporate MBA (Engineering Management stream) will broaden the engineer's knowledge and skills in the areas of management to allow them operate as senior managers in various industries.

The MBA programme provides an understanding of the intersection between the field of engineering and that of business by equipping students with the business skills, competencies and technical expertise necessary to advance their career in the fast-paced world of management. The programme combines topics such as strategic management and leadership, marketing, financial management with contemporary engineering issues such as Operations Management, Law for Engineers, Supply Chain Management and Lean Management which reflect the needs of engineers in manufacturing and service sectors.

• To provide you with an understanding of the advanced concepts central to the wide-ranging roles of contemporary engineering management.
• To enable you to think and act strategically, develop your creativity and assume individual and team leadership responsibilities in an engineering management context.
• To equip you with a broad range of decision-making skills and an enhanced ability to respond to business changes emanating from the international business environment.

 

Learning Principles

In addition to the Corporate MBA learning themes, the Engineering Management stream provides you with the contemporary practices in core engineering subjects and their connection with managerial practices.  The major focus for learning lies in the three-day intensive on-campus delivery blocks. Between these blocks, individual study is supported by the formation of learning groups averaging four students.
 

Click here for full details on the Engineering Mangement Stream on the Corporate MBA.

Further enquiries can be made to:

Programme Director: Dr. Briga Hynes
Tel: +353-61-202619
Fax: +353-61-312196
Email: briga.hynes@ul.ie
 
Programme Co-Ordinator: Valerie Clancy
Tel: +353-61-213571
Fax: +353-61-202441
Email: valerie.clancy@ul.ie

GRADUATES

 

 

 

 

 

The Corporate MBA programme is suitable for those who have significant management responsibilities at present and whose careers are developing towards middle or senior management responsibility at the level of function and divisional head or chief executive. Some of the businesses who have benefited include AIB, Aer Lingus, Alcatel-Lucent, Analog Devices, Bausch & Lombe, Bord na Mona, Boston Scientific, Bristol Myers Squibb, BUPA, Cisco Systems, Dell, DePuy (Johnson & Johnson), DHL, Eircom, Element Six, EMC, GE Capital (GECAS), Goldman Sachs, Health & Safety Authority, HSE, IBM, Kerry Co. Enterprise Board, Kostal, Medtronic, Merck Sharpe & Dohme, O2, Pfizer, Shannon Development and Stryker.

 

 

 

Through the MBA programme you gain knowledge of Strategy, Marketing, Finance and Accounting, Economics and Entrepreneurship and learn to speak the language of each of these disciplines. The content is very relevant and you will find yourself using this knowledge within your own workplace.

The lecturers are internationally experienced and are complemented by guest lecturers and industry experts. The class itself is comprised of a range of individuals from diverse backgrounds, a combination that enriches the learning experience. The MBA gives you the confidence to question and analyse in order to make solid, timely and relevant business decisions. As such it enhances your decision making capabilities.