Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Smurfit MBA are highly sought after to take up roles across all types of organisations. They are hired into a variety of commercial roles in Ireland and abroad.
Over the past few years, our Full Time MBA class have secured roles in a large number of organisations, including: McKinsey, Google, Kellogg’s, EY, Grant Thornton, PwC, Amazon, Hubspot, Facebook, LinkedIn, Salesforce, Mainstream Renewable Power, KPMG, Novartis, Accenture, Roche, CRH and Glanbia.
Our MBA in Numbers
#91*
Financial Times Full-Time MBA Ranking 2024
71%*
% Average growth in earnings after 3 years
80%*
% Employed within 3 months
UCD Business Alumni Network
UCD Business Alumni has a global network of over 100,000 graduates in over 100 countries. Our alumni are leaders in business and are actively involved in the development of the business school. They include top professionals in local and international companies across a range of different industries.
With a growing network of over 4,000 MBA graduates and a dedicated Smurfit MBA Alumni Association, becoming a Smurfit MBA participant means that you will be invited to join this diverse hub of excellence and can draw on the expertise of the alumni network throughout your career. To learn more about how you can become involved visit the UCD Business Alumni website.
Alumni Insights
Our Alumni are the ultimate ambassadors of the Smurfit MBA learning experience. They provide the most concrete proof of the excellence that typifies the UCD Smurfit MBA. Visit our MBA Alumni Stories and Video Gallery pages to learn more about the UCD Smurfit MBA and the experiences of our graduates.
Brent Keegstra
Brent Keegstra, Full-Time MBA 2019, Corporate Controller at Riddell
"The full-time MBA was an experience of a lifetime! My cohort was an impressive and diverse group of
thoughtful professionals, the faculty was superb, and Dublin was the ideal backdrop. It provided the immersive, global business experience I was seeking and made me a better leader of international teams."
Blessing Ehinomen Ebare
Blessing Ehinomen Ebare, Full-Time MBA 2023, Data Protection Officer, Phonovation
"I was searching for a study destination that not only provided globally recognized education but also embraced cultural diversity. Ultimately I chose Ireland in Europe, as it perfectly met these criteria and offered the advantage of being an English-speaking country. During the MBA, I fell in love with cybersecurity, which seamlessly complemented my prior experience in compliance. The MBA helped facilitate a smooth career transition in a new country, expanding my skill set and professional opportunities. It cultivated a diverse and dynamic network, offering invaluable connections across various industries and cultural backgrounds.
The MBA has catalyzed my career advancement, unlocking doors to higher-level opportunities and enabling me to progress along the professional ladder as I had envisioned. Overall, the program's blend of skills development, networking, and career prospects has been instrumental in shaping my trajectory and in achieving my career goals."
Soumya Mukherjee
Soumya Mukherjee, Full-Time MBA 2022, Senior Consultant, Business Consulting at EY Ireland
Ciara Close
Ciara Close, Full-Time MBA 2019, Growth & Innovation @ Sia Partners
"It's the opportunity to fill in all aspects of your business knowledge, to understand what's unique about you in a leadership context, and to build the career you've always wanted, or never knew you wanted."
Satyaki Ganguly
Satyaki Ganguly, Full-Time MBA 2020, Assistant Manager at AIB
"The UCD Smurfit MBA helped me expand my horizons personally and professionally. On the personal front, I was thrilled to absorb material from some of the best instructors in the business.
Professionally, the immersive nature of the course presented a steep learning curve - a challenge I
always looked forward to."
Jasmine Westbrooks
Jasmine Westbrooks, Full-Time MBA 2021, Corporate Strategy at Accenture
"As a former full-time student, the UCD Smurfit MBA provided me with opportunities to build on my prior business knowledge, grow my network, and refine my leadership style.
As a result of completing my MBA, I successfully pivoted my career and, more importantly, developed life-long relationships with my classmates."
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