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Master of Business Administration

Maynooth University

  • Maynooth, Ireland
  • 1.33 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Maynooth University campus

About the program

Master of Business Administration is a 36-credit fully online master's degree from North Central College's business school.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Business Administration and interpret organisational evidence
  • Evaluate strategic options
  • And communicate informed business decisions.

Career outcomes

  • Advanced management and business leadership roles
  • Promotions and career change within business

Curriculum

  • Twelve courses (36 credit hours): 15 credits of core courses covering business fundamentals such as analytics and strategic management
  • 12 credits of business administration courses and 9 credits of electives or a specialisation. Courses are asynchronous online
  • In seven-week sessions.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Recognised bachelor degree equivalent to an Irish honours degree
  • Normally a 2.2 (2.1 for some programmes)
  • With country grade tables published by Maynooth
  • Statement of purpose and two references
  • Higher Diplomas and conversion courses accept graduates of other disciplines. Grade guidance from source: Minimum 2H2 (2.2) honours equivalent
  • Higher for some programmes
  • Country-specific percentage tables.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor's degree equivalent to an Irish honours degree (NFQ Level 8), Normally a minimum 2H2 (2.2) with some programmes requiring 2H1 (2.1) or a relevant subject, Grade equivalents by country in the Postgraduate Entry Requirements PDFs (e.g. India 4-year bachelor minimum 60% overall for 2H2, 65% for 2H1, China regular institution 75% for 2H2, Prestigious 70%, Bangladesh 4-year honours 3.0/4.0 or 60% for 2H2), Applicants without a degree may apply through Recognition of Prior Learning (10 years' experience), Statement of purpose and two references required.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 63
  • Cambridge 176
  • Oxford Test of English 140

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable)
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page for entry requirements and the closing date
  2. Applications for 2027 entry open on 14 October 2026. Apply online through the MU Apply portal and pay the application fee (50 EUR
  3. 100 EUR for the Professional Master of Education (Secondary)). Upload degree evidence
  4. Academic transcripts
  5. Passport copy
  6. Personal statement and proof of English
  7. Some programmes also ask for a CV or references. Receive the offer and pay the non-refundable 1
  8. 000 EUR deposit to accept it (non-EU).

Other costs

Tuition per year€25,000 EUR
Application fee€50 EUR
Deposit€1,000 EUR

Program details

CampusMaynooth
Faculty or schoolSchool of Business
DepartmentSchool of Business
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value80
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteUniversity international scholarship opportunities are offered subject to the particular award, Programme, Applicant profile and year, 2027 eligibility should be checked.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    30 Jun 2027

    229 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.33 years.