Program Overview
The International Business at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Business programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 17,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,850 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Business programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- International Business Management
- Global Competitive Strategies
- International Financial Management
- Cross Cultural Management
- Global Marketing
- Employment Law
- Creativity Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Managing the Negotiation Process (MSc Bus)
- Project Management (MSc Bus)
- Work & Employment in the Global Economy
- International Business Dissertation
- Organisational Renewal
- Managing Leading & Coaching Change
- Managing Workplace Learning
- International Business Consultancy Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Business, Commerce, Business Administration, International Economics (where a number of business modules were taken in that Economics degree) or a closely related area.
OR
- A primary degree with a minimum of three years\xc2\x92 relevant work experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,850 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,850 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Blackrock, Dublin
The Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is the graduate business school of the University College Dublin (UCD) and is located in Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland, on the site of the former...
University Profile- Start Date September 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months