Program Overview
The Executive MBA at University College Cork is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 24 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 business & management. 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 Executive MBA 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cork, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Executive MBA programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To apply for this course, you will have:
an honours primary degree,
or
an ordinary primary degree + satisfactory GMAT*
AND
at least 2 years significant managerial experience/responsibility
OR
Significant senior managerial/professional work experience plus satisfactory GMAT score
PLUS
2 referees reports.
Applicants may be required to attend for interviews
*If you feel the skills covered by the GMAT can be demonstrated elsewhere in your application then you may request a waiver this may be granted at the discretion of the Director of the Executive MBA
The GMAT test can be taken at any time and the results generally are valid for three years. To arrange a test contact the Graduate Management Admissions Test at www.mba.com
The Executive MBA is a part-time, two-year, four teaching period course.
Each year is made up of two teaching periods (January to March and September to December) and each teaching period is made up of 12 lecture weeks.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Cork 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 University College Cork
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
constituent university of the National University of Ireland
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
