MBA in International Business
Course Overview
Innovative Masters Degree Course designed to prepare graduates for a career in international business management
The MBA in International Business Management programme provides an excellent route to an internationally recognised qualification, thoroughly preparing graduates for the world of international business.
Why Study Business at Griffith College?
Our MBA programme in International Business is available on a full and part-time basis and prepares graduates by providing an educational experience which is strongly vocational, academically rigorous and intellectually challenging.
- Students will develop the skills and knowledge to specialise in key business industries within International Business and learn how to align business goals across a global business.
- Explore the latest business trends, management practices and techniques.
- Prepare yourself for the changing business environment.
- Learn how to align business goals across a global business.
- Access to an extensive business network through lecturers, guest speakers and alumni
Course Highlights
- International diversity
- Practical industry links
- Competitive pricing
- Flexible study modes
- Student-focused teaching groups
- Accreditation of Prior Learning Experience (APL/APEL)
Intake Dates
- Dublin - Full-Time - September 2025
What our students say
The cultural mix in this college is just fascinating. I felt like I had the opportunity to travel the world in only a few seconds. The amount of things you learn from others is just amazing but the amount of things you learn about yourself thanks to these people is even more incredible.
MSc in International Business
Course Details
Upon successful completion of the taught modules, participants integrate their postgraduate business education with managerial competencies through a practice based dissertation project with a credit volume of 30 ECTS.
Core Modules
Learners gain an appreciation of the very real marketing challenges facing global firms today and develop the technical and professional competencies to address such issues.
The module provides learners with a deep understanding of the conceptual foundations, strategic implications, and practical applications of digital transformation in the context of modern business management.
Learners gain insight into what is required to reach the highest standards of corporate governance and Sustainable Business Management looks at the current challenges and opportunities facing companies in their responsibilities to their many stakeholders and the evolving societal expectation for businesses.
This module concerns the international nature and scope of contemporary human resource management and the strategic application of human resources activities and international techniques.
This module develops a practical understanding of the role and goals of financial management, financial accounting and management accounting and be able to apply them to business situations
Learners learn how to effectively lead individuals, teams and organisations, by developing a deep understanding of the role and impact of leaders in responding to business, stakeholder, ethical and environmental issues in contemporary business.
This module provides learners with an understanding of the nature of entrepreneurship and innovation and introduces learners to the roles of the entrepreneur and innovation manager
This module introduces and develops the concepts, perspectives and tools associated with the discipline of strategy formulation and development.
Learners will gain knowledge and insight into the nature, purpose, and significance of business, commercial, and academic research. The module will guide learners on how to conduct a critical literature review using the best practices to develop a critical approach.
Elective Modules
This module provides insight into the role of a marketing practitioner working in sustainability and critically evaluate the changing relationship of sustainability to marketing.
The module builds learners’ practical skills in applying fundamental statistical methods and data analysis techniques specific to brand analytics in real-world global brand performance scenarios.
The module equips learners, as they enter an ever-changing business world, with the tools to analyse and evaluate issues through the lens of an economist.
This module looks at this changing environment and considers the impact on capital markets, investment, and trading, including products, pricing, risk, and return.
Dissertation
Learners enhance their knowledge, research and business communication skills and contribute significantly to their chosen field through a supervised research project.
Learners enhance their knowledge, research, and business communication skills and contribute significantly to their chosen field through a supervised project, on behalf of, and in conjunction with, industry.
Course Contact
Kevin O'Hara
- Dublin Main Campus
Timetables
*Please note that timetables are subject to change.
How to Apply
Entry Requirements
- Primary honours degree in a business-related discipline or a postgraduate-related qualification and/or experiential learning.
- Three years of managerial experience.
- Non-business graduates with substantial work experience may apply but will be subject to interview.
- If English is not your native language you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard, i.e a minimum of 6.5 IELTS Score or equivalent.
Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. For more information, please visit here.
For further information, please get in touch with a member of the Admissions Team.
How to Apply
Once we receive your application, a member of our Admissions Team will contact you to outline the documents required to process it.
For direct entry on to the MBA Programme you are required to complete a Competency Report as part of your application. Please see here for further information.
Fees
For purposes of fee calculation, residence is counted from the time of the application.
Please note that not all study modes may be offered at all times. For confirmation, refer to the intake dates in the Overview tab.
Tuition Fees
Study Mode: Full-Time
Dublin: EUR 13,800.00
Study Mode: Part-Time
Dublin: EUR 13,800.00
Study Mode: Full-Time
Please refer to the Irish/EU Living Abroad Fees section.
Study Mode: Full-Time
Dublin
Non-EU living in Ireland or abroad: Please refer to our Non-EU Tuition Fees section.
Non-EU students: Student Services and Administration fee of EUR200 is payable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted below.
General Fee Information
An Academic Administration Fee of €250 is payable each September at the start of term. For students starting in the January/February term, €125 is payable in February, and then €250 will be payable each September from then onwards.
A 2% Learner Protection Charge is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted. The fees above relate to Year 1 fees only.
Flexible payment options
Students wishing to pay their fees monthly may avail of our direct debit scheme. Please view our Fees information page for more information and assistance.
Sponsorship
Is your company paying for your course?
They will need to complete a Griffith College Sponsorship Form and send this to the Student Fees Office:
- Post: Student Fees, Griffith College Dublin, South Circular Road, Dublin 8
- Email: accounts@griffith.ie
2% Learner Protection Charge
All QQI accredited programmes of education and training of 3 months or longer duration are covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 whereby, in the event of the provider ceasing to provide the programme for any reason, enrolled learners may transfer to a similar programme at another provider, or, in the event that this is not practicable, the fees most recently paid will be refunded.
QQI Award Fee
Please note that a QQI Award Fee applies in the final year of all QQI courses. To find the relevant fee for your course level, please see the Fees page.
Progression
Academic Progression
On completion of the Level 9 MBA in International Business, students may progress onto a range of Level 10 Doctoral programmes on the National Qualifications Framework. The Postgraduate QQI validation means that your qualification is recognised not only in Ireland and Europe but throughout the world.
Career Progression
Through the MBA in International Business, you will have gained valuable professional experience, built a strong foundation of communication and presentation skills, and covered a diverse range of topics. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including:
- International Accountant
- Customs Compliance Specialist
- International Economist
- Management Analyst
- International Banking
- Business Development Executive
- International Marketing Director
- International Sales Assistant
- Business Analyst
- Product Manager
