Dates, Entry Requirements & Fees

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Application Requirements

Entry is open to graduates who have at least three years of relevant post-graduation business experience. Applications from non-graduates who have a minimum of five years relevant business experience may also be considered. To meet the criteria for relevant experience, prospective candidates should be able to demonstrate experience in areas such as management of projects, leadership of teams or business functions/units, responsibility for budget control, strategic level administration and planning.

All qualifying applicants must attend an interview, after which successful candidates are chosen. 

International Applicants:  Unfortunately, we do not currently offer a full-time MBA. As this programme is only offered part-time, it does not satisfy the requirements to apply for a visa to study in Ireland,  therefore we are not in a position to accept international applications from students who require a study visa.  International applicants may be interested in our wide range of full time Business Masters programmes, which you can read more about here: https://www.nuigalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/cairnes/courses/taught/ 

How do I apply?

Application for the MBA programme is made online via our new centralised system.  Click here to access our Personal Statement Guidelines.

Candidates are required to submit the following

• Application form including references and education history
• Personal statement outlining how the programme fits into your career objectives
• CV (maximum 3 pages)
• Other supporting documentation including, but not limited to, university transcripts and birth certificate

When are applications due?

We assess applications throughout the year, and we will continue to do this for September 2023 applications until July/August,  it is however recommended to submit your application as soon as possible as places are competitive.

How much does it cost?

2024/2025 EU students Fees:                     €15,500 per annum 

2024/2025 Non-EU Student Fees:               €17,250 per annum

EU students have the option of paying their fees in two equal instalments in September and January each academic year.

MBA New Programme Delivery

MBA Block Dates in 2023-24:

 International Leadership Gateway trip to Fordham University takes place the first week of June in Year One.

Blended Activity:

At the beginning of the year some induction activities may be conducted online.

In addition to the block dates there will be blended academic content.  

Provisional dates for off-block hours are:

Semester 1:

• Thursday 14th September (Week 2)
• Thursday 28th September (Week 4)
• Thursday 5th October (Week 5)
• Thursday 19th October (Week 7)     
• Thursday 26th October (Week 8)
• Thursday 9th November (Week 10)

Semester 2:

• Thursday 25^th January (Week 2)
• Thursday 1st February (Week 3)
• Thursday 22nd February (Week 6)
• Thursday 7th March (Week 8)
• Thursday 14th March (Week 9)
• Tuesday 26th March (Week 11)