College of Business - TU Dublin MBA

The DIT MBA has at its core, general management and leadership development. Designed as a transformative process, the curriculum develops individuals from functional specialist roles to holistic, strategic problem-solvers. The programme changes the way participants think about business, marrying analytical rigor and relevance to practice throughout. Participants learn to manage in an entrepreneurial way through the application of proven concepts and frameworks, which they are challenged to tailor to their organisational and competitive contexts.

The DIT programme attracts participants from diverse backgrounds; multinational corporations, SMEs, entrepreneurial start-ups, government agencies and NGOs.  Designed for experienced professionals working in management positions, DIT’s MBA programme prepares students for senior management challenges and responsibilities through an intense and internationally oriented professional development experience.

For experienced managers who want to advance to more senior roles, or perhaps lead their own enterprise, the programme commences with a comprehensive grounding in core functional areas, and transitions rapidly to focus on wider strategic management and leadership engagement in a globally oriented practice-based learning paradigm.

The aims of the DIT MBA programme are to:

• Prepare students for transformational and leadership roles while leveraging prior management experience;
• Provide graduates with strategic thinking abilities and methods to deliver innovative and entrepreneurial outcomes;
• Imbue graduates with a global business ambition and orientation;
• Embed learning in a global context, embracing corporate social responsibility and sustainability;
• Facilitate learning through practice encompassing managerial ‘decision-making fit’ to market and organisational contexts;
• Develop personal and professional skills including team working, self-appraisal and communication; and
• Enhance graduate career potential.

Curriculum (courses, subject modules)

Admission conditions

Required diploma(s) :

• Bachelor

Minimum working experience required : 5 years

Tuition & Fees

Between 18 and 20000 €

The DIT MBA is intended for a variety of able candidates including graduates of any primary degree from a recognised university in any discipline.   Equivalent professional qualifications such as accountancy, legal or engineering chartered qualifications identified at Level 8 on the Irish National Qualifications Framework will also be accepted.  Applicants must also have a minimum of 5 years relevant post graduate work experience and

i)              A minimum of 7.0 on IELTS for those of whom English is not their first language; and

ii)            Non-EU applicants must have documentary proof of Irish residency or an Irish work permit to be eligible to apply (it is the responsibility of the candidate to maintain such eligibility across the life cycle of the programme).

Employment opportunities & career impact

Average time for obtaining the first job offer : MBA Candidates are normally in employment

Employment opportunities :

The DIT Careers Service provides direct support to MBA students to facilitate them in developing (i) awareness of personal skills, interests and motivations in relation to career choice; (ii) awareness of appropriate employment opportunities; (iii) increased effectiveness in making and implementing career plans; and (iv) an ability to market effectively to potential employers.

The Careers Service offers advisory support and access to information on career planning, occupational research, CV preparation, interview skills, assessment centres and psychometric testing. A range of group workshops are combined with follow up one-to-one coaching, where required. These supports are available to both current MBA participants and alumni.

Individual guidance is provided through confidential career consultation with the College of Business Careers Adviser.  A drop-in service is also available and careers emails and a general vacancy website are maintained.  In relation to careers education, an extensive programme of workshops, courses, seminars and guest lectures is run across the College of Business throughout the year.