Executive MBA

Entry requirements

For admission to the Executive MBA candidates must hold:

• A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional qualification

AND

• At least 3 years’ relevant managerial experience

• Applicants who have achieved a 2.2 Honours degree (and meet the experience requirement) may, based on the Programme Chair’s recommendation, still be offered a place. This will depend on availability of places and on obtaining high grades in relevant modules on their undergraduate programme.

• Additionally, applicants who do not meet the academic requirements outlined above may be eligible for an offer of a place based on at least 7 years’ relevant managerial/organisational experience based on DCU’s Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. The process for approving such an offer involves an application and an interview with the Programme Chair and approval by the School’s Teaching & Learning Committee. The number of such places is limited in any given year so it is recommended that applicants considering this option apply early.

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL. For more information on RPL see here.

As part of the application process applicants may be called for interview.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Executive MBA at Dublin City University Business School is a transformative, practice-oriented programme that combines personal growth with professional development. Through a focus on self-awareness, strategic thinking and advanced leadership capability, graduates are equipped to excel in senior executive and board-level roles globally.

The curriculum emphasises leadership, innovation, strategy, and sustainability, aligning with the rapidly evolving business landscape. Developed collaboratively with industry leaders, the programme aims to develop confident, forward-thinking business leaders equipped to create long-term value.

DCU Business School MBA is triple-accredited by AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS, signalling world-class excellence and international recognition of its quality. Participants undertake immersive consultancy and strategic projects that transform academic insight into tangible real-world impact—delivering measurable value to their organisations while accelerating their personal leadership growth.

The programme’s dynamic design reflects DCU’s ethos as Ireland’s University of Enterprise, committed to driving innovation and leadership.