Business Administration Executive - MBA

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: Business Administration (PT), Corporate MBA

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 abroad 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. Since 1997 the locations for the workshop have been Silicon Valley, Argentina, Brazil, China, South Africa and Singapore/Malaysia.

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
• English language qualification if English is not your first language
• Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application):

Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:

• Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
• Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
• TOEFL – 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
• IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in any one component.
• English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
• GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
• University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
• GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6

Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.

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