Course Details

Course Code(s):
MBBAECTBAD
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
September
Duration:
2 Years
Award:
Masters
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Major Award
Faculty: Kemmy Business School
Course Type: Taught, Professional/Flexible
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.
Application Deadline:

Contact(s):

Name: Michele O'Dwyer
Address: Director, MBA Programmes,
Kemmy Business School
 Email: michele.odwyer@ul.ie Telephone: 353-61-213161
Name: Denise Galvin
Address: Programme Co-ordinator
Kemmy Business School Email: Denise.Galvin@ul.ie
Express Interest

Register your interest here for more information or to be notified when applications are open.

Brief Description

The UL Executive MBA is a part-time, two year programme. The programme is delivered in three-day, intensive, on campus blocks, with four blocks per semester and two semesters each year. The programme focuses on five themes: Internationalisation, Managerial Vision and Competencies, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Strategic Thinking and Leadership. UL provides the only MBA in Europe with a specialist Aviation Management stream and the only MBA in Ireland with a specialist Engineering Management Stream.

Programme Mission

Executive MBA – Mission Statement 

To develop Senior Executive’s understanding of best practice management, their ability to think and act strategically, develop decision making and leadership skills and the ability to understand and respond to the dynamics of a changing business environment 

The UL Executive MBA is a part-time, two year programme. The programme is delivered in three-day, intensive, on campus blocks, with four blocks per semester and two semesters each year. The programme focuses on five themes: Internationalisation, Managerial Vision and Competencies, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Strategic Thinking and Leadership. The UL MBA offers electives in Aviation Management and Engineering Management which will enable you to update and deepen your understanding of critical issues impacting these areas.

The fundamental objectives of the UL Executive MBA are to develop your understanding of best practice management, ability to think and act strategically, decision making and leadership skills and the ability to understand and respond to the dynamics of a changing business environment. From its inception, the University of Limerick has forged deep relationships with industry. For over three decades these connections have helped ensure our MBA teaching is current, relevant and immediately applicable. The MBA programme features interactive discussion based classes, guest lectures from industry leaders and, of course, the examination of real world case studies.

For more information: Executive MBA

 

Year 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
  • Financial Reporting
  • Macroeconomics and the Global Economy
  • Market Orientation & Customer Focus

Electives (Choose one):

  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Managing in the International Context
  • Corporate Airline Finance 
  • Data Analysis for Business Decisions

Electives (Choose one):

  • Globalisation & International Economic Issues
  • Fleet Planning
  • Commercial and Corporate Law
Winter School Electives: Summer:
  • Winter School Electives
  • Digital Marketing, Technology Management,
  • Strategic Sales Management,
  • Corporate Social Responsibility and
    Sustainable Enterprise,
  • International Finance,
  • Taxation,
  • Operations Management Performance,

Summer:     International Workshop
 Year 2 
 Semester 3  Semester 4
  • Corporate Strategy Analysis
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Information Systems and Knowledge Management

Electives (Choose one):

  • Relationship Marketing
  • Lean Tools & Techniques
  • Implementing Strategy
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Management
  • The Strategic Management of Projects: Science & Principles
Winter School Electives: Summer:
  • Digital Marketing, Technology Management,
  • Strategic Sales Management,
  • Corporate Social Responsibility and
    Sustainable Enterprise,
  • International Finance, Taxation,
  • Operations Management Performance,

Management Project/Thesis

International Workshop
At the end of year one of the MBA, our students participate in a 1 week international programme. A compulsory part of the UL MBA, the 1 week course is fully financed and included in your programme fees. The international week is an integral component of the overall development experience of the UL MBA and is designed to develop international perspectives and insights. 

Winter Schools
Core to the Executive MBA programme are two Winter schools held during January of Year's 1 and 2. The Winter schools facilitate the delivery of a stream of business related elective modules including International Finance, Taxation, Strategic Sales Management, Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainable Enterprise, Corporate and Commercial Law, Technology Management, Digital Marketing, Airport Business and Aircraft Leasing.

Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules.

Normally a primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) with first or second class honours or an approved professional qualification.  At least four years' experience at managerial level is also required.  In the case of candidates without an honours degree, five years' experience will be required.  In addition, an acceptable score in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and an interview with the course selection panel are prerequisites for entry to the programme.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

  • Qualification transcripts and certificates
  • GMAT or GRE certificate (where applicable)
  • MBA Additional Information Form
  • If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice

  • If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
    • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
    AND
    • English language competency certificate

    For more information Click Here

 

 

EU - €15,062 per annum*

Non- EU - €16,726 - per annum*

*Please note year 2 fees are subject to change

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)

Please click here for information on funding and scholarships.