Executive MBA

Entry requirements

  • A university degree or professional qualification
  • A minimum of three years' professional experience
  • An acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) - Minimum score 500.
    Click here to download an information sheet on the GMAT. Information on GMAT preparation courses can be accessed at www.kaptest.ie .
  • If English is not your native language and unless you have done 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

A complete MBA application includes the following:

  • Online application form
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official GMAT record sheet or confirmation of GMAT date
  • Official IELTS/TOEFL record sheet or confirmation of IELTS/TOEFL date, if applicable
  • Official certified transcripts of degrees and/or professional qualifications.
  • Three essays – see online application form for essay topics
  • Two recommendation forms
  • Application fee: €45 for online payments, €50 for cheque/draft payments. Your application will not be visible to the Admissions office until your application fee has been registered.

You should submit your application form and essays online. The remainder of the above should be submitted by post.

Application Deadlines 2011

1st Review: 15 December

2nd Review: 15 March

3rd Review: 15 May

4th Round: 15 July

Kaplan GMAT course

A number of GMAT preparation courses will be held in 2010.  The courses are 4 days long, held over 2 weekends.

  • 6-7 and 13-14 February
  • 8-9 and 15-16 May
  • 10-11 and 17-18 July
  • 13-14 and 20-21 November

GMAT Course Information

Loan Arrangements

To discuss financing options for the Executive MBA programme, contact our Admissions Manager, Elaine McAree on                             (01) 716 8862               or email mba@ucd.ie


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