Course Summary
The MA in Global Business Practice emphasises the development of skills relating to International Business with a capstone international placement.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
2.2 (or equivalent) in an honours degree in a business area.
A personal statement must be provided by the applicant.
An interview may be held with candidates.
An IELTS of 6.5 (or equivalent) will be requested of students where deemed appropriate by the Head of Department.
Application Details
APPLICATION DEADLINE 31st August 2023
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
It is envisaged that graduates will play significant roles in the various aspects of the export orientation of Irish and multinational businesses. There is an articulated demand within Irish businesses for graduates who understand what it means to be truly global, who have the skills and knowledge required to play an active part in an ever more competitive business environment. We expect that graduates of this programme would be suited to graduate programmes of large multinationals and that beyond this the graduates would be ready for roles (within large and small companies) including indigenous Irish companies.
We expect that graduates of this programme would be suited to graduate programmes of large multinationals and that beyond this the graduates would be ready for roles (within large and small companies) that include those listed below. It should be noted that many of the roles below have a specific benefit accrued from being effected by those with a critical “global perspective”. The roles listed below are aligned with the skills shortages identified and presented elsewhere in this document and which informed the development of this programme.
Supply Chain Specialists
Export Planners
Business Development Representatives
Procurement officers
Buyers
Project Managers
New Product Development
Capacity Planning
Forecasting
Operations team supervision and management
Lean Implementation
Business Planning
International Selling
Account Management
Business Analyst
Beyond this, graduates with undergraduate level specialisms in finance, HR, accounting and marketing will benefit from widened opportunities in various roles given their enhanced global business knowledge and skills.