Is UCD MiM Worth It? Detailed Guide on Career, Fees & Scope

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UCD MiM Overview

The UCD MSc in Management is designed for students without a business background who want to build a career in the business world. Whether you studied arts, engineering, science, law, nursing, or social sciences, this program helps you smoothly transition into management roles.

What the Program Offers:

• Modern business education taught by experienced faculty

• Practical learning through case studies and real-world business challenges

• Skill development in problem-solving, collaboration, and data-driven thinking

Graduates gain a solid foundation in global management and are prepared for roles across various industries and organizations.

A two year part-time online format is also available - especially designed in order to help professionals pursue studies without having to interrupt their career.

Curriculum and Learning

• Gain a solid understanding of key management frameworks, models, and decision-making tools.

• Learn how to analyze financial statements and apply accounting insights to real business scenarios.

• Explore marketing strategies that directly impact business performance and growth.

• Strengthen your analytical thinking to evaluate and solve real-world business challenges.

• Build teamwork, leadership, and communication skills through group work, workshops, and seminars.

• Receive continuous support and guidance from experienced faculty and staff.

• Further details on Curriculum are here.

Benefits

The programme offers a broad range of management subjects and the experience of a very diverse classroom environment. Both contribute to an especially rich learning experience that typically results in a host of employment opportunities in highly reputable international companies.

1. One of the most comprehensive courses with one of the most diverse student bodies at UCD Smurfit School. This makes for a truly unique academic and practical grounding in business.

   
   

2. Facilitated by internationally educated professors and industry experts who bring a range of experiences and industry-relevant know-how to their classrooms.

   
   

3. Students have the opportunity to develop interpersonal, communication and leadership skills through teamwork, case discussions, presentations and the business simulation exercise.

   
   

4. An attractive recruitment ground for an array of international companies, including AIB, Coca-Cola, Henkel, Unilever, Ernst & Young, Accenture, Deloitte, JP Morgan, Paypal, Microsoft, LinkedIn and Google.

Curriculum

The intensive grounding in management provided over this 12-month course is reflected in the breadth and depth of the twelve core modules, equipping students with:

• insight into current management thinking and perspectives

• the capacity to identify and critically analyse a variety of business problems and to provide solutions in both local and international settings

• interpersonal, communication and management skills development through group interactions, case discussions, presentations and end of year business simulation exercise

• the development of skills required to undertake and complete independent research and project work.

Students take 4 core modules in the Autumn and Summer Trimesters.  In the Spring Trimester students take 3 core modules and 1 option module.  Registration for summer modules takes place in March.

Please be advised that the above reflects the 2025/2026 curriculum structure and is subject to change each year.  Note that module descriptors are updated in advance of each academic term. 

Global Leadership Programme (GLP)

Optional Global Leadership Programme (GLP) offers you a unique opportunity to engage in a diverse range of co-curricular professional development activities alongside the modules you take on the Master's programme. Participation in the GLP can give you an advantage over similarly qualified job candidates and increase your readiness for success in the workplace.

Learn more about the programme here

Sustainable Development Goals

The UCD MSc in Management integrates sustainability across the curriculum, covering topics like responsible leadership, ethical consumption, climate action, and inclusive business. Students are encouraged to think critically about the role of business in society and are equipped to address global challenges.

The program aligns with key UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to prepare future leaders who prioritize responsible and sustainable practices.

Apply

Step 1: Collating Documentation

The first step is to collate the required documentation needed to assess your application. Please ensure that you have clearly scanned, titled and collated your documents in numerical order.

These can include but are not limited to:

Step 2: The Application Process

Once you have collated the required documentation and reviewed the entry requirements for your programme of interest, you can now apply online.

Eligibility and Fees

Entry Requirements

Please review the entry requirements below. The UCD Smurfit Admissions Office staff have expertise in reviewing international qualifications from around the world and will be able to assess your application's comparability to the Irish entry requirement.

Fees

Important Note: Tuition fees and other charges are subject to change each year. Read more here. 

UCD Alumni can now enjoy a 5% tuition reduction when they are accepted to a programme at UCD Smurfit School.  T's and C's apply.  Learn more here.

Information & Requirements

Career opportunities

Graduates, who possess cross-disciplinary skills, are highly valued by employers today. They are employed in both multinational organisations and small- and medium-size enterprises in a variety of roles and functions.

Know more.

80% of our graduates from this programme were employed after 6 months across a range of industry sectors.

Source: Latest Graduate Outcomes Survey, published in September 2024.

Potential careers for our graduates include:

• Management Consultant

• Product Manager

• Account Manager

• Portfolio Manager

• Supply Chain Manager

• Sales Manager

• Brand Strategist

• Financial Consultant

  
  

UCD Careers Networks

The UCD Smurfit Career Development Centre team will work with you to define your career path and support you in developing the career-related skills, know-how, and confidence to pursue your post-MSc career goals.

Holistic programme is designed to support you at key points in your career development.  Our programme is structured into three key stages, designed to support you in building and driving your own career.

A variety of workshops, events, one-to-one career appointments and access to a range of online tools and resources prepare you for future opportunities. 

Learn more about the UCD Careers Network 

Scholarships

UCD Scholarships offer a life-changing opportunity to prospective students. By offering merit-based scholarships, they recruit the highest quality students from across the world; while financial needs based scholarships put an MBA or Masters within reach for a number of ambitious students each year. Smurfit Scholarships are in high demand and there is significant competition each year.

How to apply:

In most cases, students do not need to make a separate scholarship application. All successful programme applicants will automatically be considered for scholarships once they meet the eligibility criteria and the application is received before the scholarship closing date (see exceptions below).  Note that scholarships are granted on a rolling basis, therefore we strongly encourage early application. 

Exceptions include: Aspire Scholarships, Bord Bia Scholarships, Equity Inclusion & Diversity Scholarship, UCD CSC Scholarship, UCD Sports Scholarship and the Indian Academic Excellence Scholarship - all of which involve a separate scholarship application process.  Details on how to apply are outlined in the individual scholarship page below.

Scholarship Notice

• Students can apply for multiple scholarships, but can only accept one; scholarship amounts cannot be combined.

  
  

• If awarded more than one, the higher-value scholarship will be granted. Scholarships cannot be transferred between programs.

  
  

• Scholarships are valid only for the year of admission and cannot be deferred to a later academic year.

  
  

• Students receiving a SUSI grant are not eligible for UCD Smurfit scholarships.

  
  

• Scholarships are not available for UCD Executive Development, UCD Belfield campus, or joint programs like MSc in Biotechnology & Business, Biotherapeutics & Business, and International Law & Business.

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