Entry Requirements
Please review the entry requirements for the programme of your interest
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entry requirements for this programme before submitting their application.
The entry requirements for the Masters of Accounting programme are as follows:
- A first class or second class honours grade 1 Business degree. An overall final average grade of 62% or GPA of 3.15/4.2 is required (or equivalent). For students from University of Limerick a final QCA of 3.0 or higher is required.
- To have achieved full exemptions from Chartered Accountants Ireland's (ICAI) CAP 1 Examinations. See http://www.charteredaccountants.ie/ for more details on these examinations. If you do not have full CAP 1 exemptions from your undergraduate degree you can complete your outstanding CAP 1 subjects as an external student with ICAI. See http://www.charteredaccountants.ie/Students/Student-Services/Exams/CAP1/ for more details. If you are unsure as to whether you will achieve full CAP 1 exemptions upon completion of your undergraduate degree then you should contact Chartered Accountants Ireland on studentservices@charteredaccountants.ie.
- Students without full CAP 1 exemptions will not be admitted to the programme. All CAP 1 exemptions must be obtained before the start of term in September 2012.
Important Note: Students who have completed their undergraduate degree outside of Ireland should contact the ICAI directly regarding their eligibility for CAP 1 exemptions on studentservices@charteredaccountants.ie.
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an English speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entry requirements for this programme before submitting their application.
Graduates with an undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Finance or any degree with a significant quantitative element (such as Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) are eligible to apply to this programme.
The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
- A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Business/Commerce (with quantitative subjects), Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a Finance related area
or - An honours Graduate Diploma in Business Studies.
or - A primary degree with a minimum of three years’ work experience in Finance.
All candidates applying to this programme should possess and be able to demonstrate good quantitative skills.
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your native language an English language qualification is required for entry to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in a native english speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entry requirements for this programme before submitting their application.
The entry requirements for the MSc Quantitative Finance programme are as follows:
You will need:
- A primary degree in an appropriate field. These include Finance, Mathematical Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering and Physics.
- Applicants must hold a minimum of a second class honours degree (or equivalent) which includes mathematics .
- High academic grades (your transcript should include grades for each subject taken).
- Two completed reference forms from academic referees who can assess your intellectual ability, maturity and motivation. Part-time students can provide employer references. The required reference form can be downloaded from the website using the following link: http://www.smurfitschool.ie/t4cms/qf%20reference%20form.doc
- Candidates may be asked to sit the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) subject to individual application
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an english speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line.
The entry requirements for the MSc Strategic Management Accounting programme are as follows:
- A first class or second class honours grade 1 Business degree. An overall final average grade of 62% or GPA of 3.15/4.2 is required (or equivalent).
- Applicants are required to have a strong background in management accounting, financial accounting, finance, taxation and related subjects. In general, applicants are required to have successfully completed 30 credits (e.g. 6 modules x 5 credits) in these subjects in their qualifying primary or postgraduate degree.
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an english speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entry requirements for this programme before submitting their application.
The entry requirements for the MSc Energy & Environmental Finance programme are as follows:
You will need:
- A primary degree in an appropriate field. These include Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Physics or a related area.
- Applicants must hold a minimum of a second class honours degree (or equivalent) which includes mathematics.
- High academic grades (your transcript should include grades for each subject taken).
- Two completed reference forms from academic referees who can assess your intellectual ability, maturity and motivation. Part-time students can provide employer references. The required reference form can be downloaded from the website using the following link: MSc EEF Recommendation Form
- Candidates may be asked to sit the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) subject to individual application
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an English speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line.
Graduates with an undergraduate degree in Business/Commerce/Business Administration, Economics, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Management or a related area are ideal for this course.
The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
- A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in IT (or cognate), Computer Science or Business/Commerce/Management with MIS
or - A honours degree in a discipline not mentioned above with a minimum of three years’ work experience in the area of IT, eCommerce/eBusiness, eMarketing, or other senior position.
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an english speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Business Administration, International Economics or a closely related area are eligible to apply to this programme.
The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
- A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Business, Commerce, Business Administration, International Economics or a closely related area.
or - An honours Graduate Diploma in Business Studies.
or - A primary degree with a minimum of three years’ work experience.
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an english speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entry requirements for this programme before submitting their application.
The entry requirements for the CEMS Masters in International Management programme are as follows:
You must have the following:
- A minimum second-class honours (Grade 1) degree (or equivalent) in Business/Commerce/Business Administration or a related discipline or
- An honours Graduate Diploma in Business Studies
- You must be fluent or have a high level of proficiency in three languages (one of which must be english) before you commence this Masters programme. Please consult the CEMS Language Guide for more information.
- You must submit two letters of recommendation as part of your application (Academic or Employer recommendations only)
- You must also attend an interview as part of the selection process
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an english speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entry requirements for this programme before submitting their application.
The entry requirements for the CEMS Masters in International Management programme are as follows:
You must have the following:
- A minimum second-class honours (Grade 1) degree (or equivalent) in Business/Commerce/Business Administration or a related discipline or
- An honours Graduate Diploma in Business Studies
- You must be fluent or have a high level of proficiency in three languages (one of which must be english) before you commence this Masters programme. Please consult the CEMS Language Guide for more information.
- You must submit two letters of recommendation as part of your application (Academic or Employer recommendations only)
- You must also attend an interview as part of the selection process
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an english speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 (full-time) and 2013-2015 (part-time) academic years. All applications must be submitted on-line.
Applications are welcomed from graduates with an undergraduate degree in Business / Commerce, Computer Science, Engineering, Social Science, Economics, Science, Physics, Architecture or a related disicpline. Non graduates with an exceptional business CV will also be considered on a case by case basis.
The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
- A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in any one of the disciplines outlined above
or - An honours Graduate Diploma in Business Studies.
or - A primary degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of three years’ work experience.
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an english speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line.
We seek a diverse student profile to benefit the class and reflect the workplace:
This programme is suitable for students with an undergraduate degree in Business/Commerce, Political and Social Science, Psychology, Economics, Sociology or related areas who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills. This programme is also open to post experience candidates seeking to accelerate or re-direct their careers.
The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
- A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in any of the disciplines mentioned above
or - An honours Graduate Diploma in Business Studies.
or - A primary degree with a minimum of three years’ work experience in the area of Management, Organisational Behaviour, Human Resources, Consultancy or a related discipline.
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an english speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line.
This Masters programme is ideal for students with an undergraduate degree in Business/Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Law or a related discipline.
The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
- A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Business/Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Law or a related discipline
or - An honours Graduate Diploma in Business Studies.
or - A primary degree with a minimum of three years’ work experience.
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
Applicants with an undergraduate degree in Engineering must also have some previous work experience in business or a business qualification in addition to their primary degree. Applicants with a primary degree in Engineering only and no previous work experience or business qualifications will not be admitted to this programme
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an english speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line.
Applications will be accepted from graduates of all disciplines. It is especially suited to graduates with a degree in Business/Commerce, Social science, Economics or Engineering but we will consider applications from graduates of all disciplines.
Supply Chain Management is a diverse and varied MSc and many different skills are needed. Students who are people-oriented, good communicators and want to work in the management field tend to perform well on the MSc, as well as students with more specialized numerical skills. The MSc in Supply Chain Management caters to all these skill sets.
The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
- A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
or - An honours Graduate Diploma in Business Studies.
or - A primary degree with a minimum of three years’ work experience in Supply Chain Management.
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an english speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line.
This programme is ideal for students with an undergraduate degree in Business/Commerce, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline. Applications will also be considered from graduates with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Architecture and Arts where the student has completed a Business component/business modules as part of their degree.
The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
- A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in any one of the disciplines mentioned above
or - An honours Graduate Diploma in Business Studies.
or - A primary degree with a minimum of three years’ work experience.
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an english speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line.
The MSc in Management programme is specifically designed for non-business graduates who wish to pursue a career in business. This programme is open to applications from graduates of Computer Science, Social Science, Psychology, Economics, Engineering, Medicine, Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, Physics, Architecture, Law & Arts.
The entry requirements for the MSc in Management programme are as follows:
- You must have a minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent). Applications are invited from graduates with non-business primary degrees keen to pursue a career in business or those who wish to obtain a business qualification.
- Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements may be considered on a case by case basis, dependent on work experience and/or other qualifications.
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an English speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line.
Applications are welcomed from graduates with an undergraduate degree in Business/Commerce, Marketing, Psychology or a closely related area.
The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
- A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Business/Commerce, Marketing, Psychology or a related area
or - An honours Graduate Diploma in Business Studies.
or - A primary degree with a minimum of three years’ work experience in a Marketing role.
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an english speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
The MSc in Marketing Practice programme is open to graduates of all disciplines. Acceptance is subject to demonstration of an aptitude in Marketing.
The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
- Honours Business primary degree or an honours degree in other disciplines. Acceptance on the programme is subject to demonstration of an aptitude in Marketing.
- Interview: The interview process is made up of two separate interviews; one individual and one group interview.
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an English speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Full-Time
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line.
Applications are welcomed from graduates with an undergraduate degree in Business/Commerce, Marketing, Psychology or a closely related area.
The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
- A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Business/Commerce, Marketing, Psychology, Computer Science or a related area
or - An honours Graduate Diploma in Business Studies.
or - A primary degree with a minimum of three years’ work experience in a Marketing role.
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an english speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applicants may be called for interview
Part-Time (Executive)
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entry requirements for this programme before submitting their application.
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Business/Commerce, Marketing, Psychology or a related area
and - A minimum of three years’ professional experience in marketing or marketing services
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an English speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Applicants may be called for interview
The entry requirements for the MSc Business Analytics programme are as follows:
- A minimum second class honours primary degree (or equivalent) which includes quantitative techniques and some computer programming element. For example graduates of Engineering, Computer Science, other Sciences, Business studies (with MIS-Management Information Systems subjects), Maths or other quantitative courses who have already studied some computer programming content.
- A student may be asked to undertake the GMAT or GRE at the Director's discretion.
- Two completed academic reference forms from referees who can assess your maturity, motivation and intellectual ability. Part-time students can provide employer references. The required reference form can be downloaded from the website using the following link: http://www.smurfitschool.ie/t4cms/business%20analytics%20reference%20form.doc
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an english speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
The programme is designed to accommodate applicants who have successfully completed a primary degree in a biological or chemical science. This includes a BSc in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry or an equivalent qualification.
If English is not your native language, unless you have done your primary degree through English in an English speaking country, an English language qualification is required for all programmes. English Language qualifications include a minimum score of 550 (213 computer based) for TOEFL i.e. Test of English as a Foreign Language, or 6.0 for IELTS i.e. International English Language Testing System. Other evidence of proficiency in English may be accepted such as the Cambridge Certificate.
Fees and Financing
Information on Fees is available at the UCD Fees and Grants Office website.
EU students may be eligible to apply for higher education grants through their Local Authority.
For information on the Cost of Living in Dublin, Ireland, please visit the following websites:
http://www.ucd.ie/international/
Also ICOS http://www.icosirl.ie/
To apply online, please click here www.ucd.ie/apply
Once online, the first step is to create a user account, then select "Graduate Taught Courses" as your application type and from the list of programme choices you can select MSc in Biotechnology. Applicants who experience internet-connection difficulties in their country of origin and thus have difficulty applying online may apply directly to the course director:
Dr Tara McMorrow
UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, Health Science Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Phone: + 353-1-7166819
Email: Biotech@ucd.ie Website: www.ucd.ie/biotech/
Applications are now being accepted for this programme for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications must be submitted on-line.
The MSc in Management programme is specifically designed for non-business graduates who wish to pursue a career in business. This programme is open to applications from graduates of Computer Science, Social Science, Psychology, Economics, Engineering, Medicine, Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, Physics, Architecture, Law & Arts.
The entry requirements for the MSc in Management programme are as follows:
- You must have a minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent). Applications are invited from graduates with non-business primary degrees keen to pursue a career in business or those who wish to obtain a business qualification.
- Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements may be considered on a case by case basis, dependent on work experience and/or other qualifications.
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an English speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
Entry requirements
You will need:
You must have a minimum second-class honours degree in a non-business discipline.
Applications will also be accepted from non-degree holders on the basis of your work experience. An interview may also form part of the assessment process.
If English is not your native language, unless you have completed your primary degree through English, an English language qualification is required (eg: IELTS/TOEFL). IELTS – an overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6 in each section. TOEFL – a minimum of 100 on the internet-based test, or 250 on the computer based test; or 600 on the paper-based test.
How to apply
Applications to the programme are made online from the link below. Having completed your application online, please forward your original undergraduate final degree transcript, two passport photographs and a photocopy of the photo identification page of your passport or birth certificate. Please forward these documents to Centre for Distance Learning, Quinn School of Business, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4.
If English is not your native language and unless you have completed your primary degree through English, an English language qualification is required. Please send us the original certificate.
In advance of applying, we would encourage interested candidates to contact Dr Orna Ryan in the Centre for Distance Learning on 353 1 7164818 or email mimparttime@ucd.ie
Visa Information
Please note that if you are a student from outside the European Union (EU) you may be required to apply for a study visa to travel to and study in the Republic of Ireland. In order to find out if you require a student visa to study in the Republic of Ireland please look at the following website Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) where you will find all pertinent information on Ireland Visa Requirements and a comprehensive list of countries whose citizens do not require a visa to enter and study in Ireland. Only students who intend to enroll on full-time academic programmes can apply for a student visa. Student Visas are not approved for part-time academic programmes. Please see the following Department of Justice web site for more information, www.justice.ie
Entry requirements
- You must have one of the following:
- An upper second-class honours degree in Business Studies.
- An upper second-class honours degree in a subject closely related to your proposed area of study.
- A brief research proposal.
- Two references from those who can assess your intellectual ability, maturity and motivation
- If English is not your native language (unless you have done your primary degree through English), an English language qualification is required, e.g. IELTS/TOEFL:
- IELTS: An overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6 in each section.
- TOEFL: A minimum of 100 on the internet-based test, 250 on the computer based test or 600 on the paper-based test.
Application review dates
Application review dates for the MPhil programme 2013 are:
- 31 January 2013
- 31 March 2013
- 30 May 2013
Subsequent applications may be accepted on an ongoing basis and subject to availability of places.
How to apply
If you would like to apply, download an application form
Download the Referee Form to submit with your application.
Applications for this Masters programme are now being accepted for the 2013/14 academic year. All applications are submitted on-line.
This programme is ideal for students with an undergraduate degree in Business/Commerce/Business Administration, Social Science, Psychology, Economics or Law.
The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
- A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Business/Commerce/Business Administration, Social Science, Psychology, Economics, Law or a related area.
or - An honours Graduate Diploma in Business Studies.
or - A primary degree with a minimum of three years’ work experience in Human Resources
Please Note: Degree awards (levels, categories, classification) vary greatly across countries. International students are urged to contact the Admissions Office to get clarification on equivalent grades and the grades required for entry to this Masters programme. The UCD GPA system ranges from 4.2 downwards, unlike many other universities for which it is 4.0.
The Admissions Office can be contacted at smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie.
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an english speaking country. For more detail please view the English Language Requirements
