Course Summary
The MPhil in Business is aimed at graduates of management, business studies and related areas wishing to further their studies via a heavily research-based line of study, with a view to pursuing a career in academia or in a variety of industries.
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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
An appropriate Master’s Degree (or equivalent) from a recognised higher education institution.
Please submit original/certified copy of your transcript along with your application
Applicants must also submit a 500-word research proposal outlining:
(1) Chosen topic
(2) Nature, scope and methodology of study
(3) Relevance or importance of the topic
(4) Preliminary literature review
Two references attesting to the applicant’s intellectual ability, maturity and motivation.
Original references are required. Please arrange for referees to post their references to the Centre For Doctoral Research, Smurfit School, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin or e-mail directly to [email protected]. If posted, the reference should be on headed notepaper of the referee's institution. If emailed, then the email must be sent from the referee's work email.
For non-native English speakers (except those whose primary degree/masters degree was taken in English), an English language qualification is required. Please submit original/certified copy of your English language qualification results along with your application
A Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score may be requested for some MPhil programmes.
Applications remain incomplete until the receipt of original references and must be received by relevant application deadlines (where applicable).
Admissions
Admission onto the UCD Smurfit School MPhil is subject to stringent entrance criteria, the submission of a proposal outlining your intended line of research, references and, where appropriate, proof of linguistic and academic ability.
Before submitting an application, potential candidates are encouraged to consult the subject area webpages for the Business School or those of the other UCD Colleges to identify a suitable supervisor(s). Potential candidates should contact them directly by email (attaching research proposal, CV, etc) to request if they would be interested in supervising them.
After securing supervision support, potential candidates can then submit an application and other materials using the on-line system.
Application Details
Application Closing date 30th June 2023.
Please submit original/certified copy of your transcript along with your application
Applicants must also submit a 500-word research proposal outlining:
(1) Chosen topic
(2) Nature, scope and methodology of study
(3) Relevance or importance of the topic
(4) Preliminary literature review
Two references attesting to the applicant’s intellectual ability, maturity and motivation.
Original references are required. Please arrange for referees to post their references to the Centre For Doctoral Research, Smurfit School, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin or e-mail directly to [email protected]. If posted, the reference should be on headed notepaper of the referee's institution. If emailed, then the email must be sent from the referee's work email.
For non-native English speakers (except those whose primary degree/masters degree was taken in English), an English language qualification is required. Please submit original/certified copy of your English language qualification results along with your application
A Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score may be requested for some MPhil programmes.
Applications remain incomplete until the receipt of original references and must be received by relevant application deadlines (where applicable).
Before submitting an application, potential candidates are encouraged to consult the subject area webpages for the Business School or those of the other UCD Colleges to identify a suitable supervisor(s).
Potential candidates should contact them directly by email (attaching research proposal, CV, etc) to request if they would be interested in supervising them.
After securing supervision support, potential candidates can then submit an application and other materials using the on-line system.
Applications are accepted on on-going basis through our On-line Application Form.
Next Intake : September 2023.
Fees
Please submit original/certified copy of your transcript along with your application
Applicants must also submit a 500-word research proposal outlining:
(1) Chosen topic
(2) Nature, scope and methodology of study
(3) Relevance or importance of the topic
(4) Preliminary literature review
Two references attesting to the applicant’s intellectual ability, maturity and motivation.
Original references are required. Please arrange for referees to post their references to the Centre For Doctoral Research, Smurfit School, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin or e-mail directly to [email protected]. If posted, the reference should be on headed notepaper of the referee's institution. If emailed, then the email must be sent from the referee's work email.
For non-native English speakers (except those whose primary degree/masters degree was taken in English), an English language qualification is required. Please submit original/certified copy of your English language qualification results along with your application
A Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score may be requested for some MPhil programmes.
Applications remain incomplete until the receipt of original references and must be received by relevant application deadlines (where applicable).
Before submitting an application, potential candidates are encouraged to consult the subject area webpages for the Business School or those of the other UCD Colleges to identify a suitable supervisor(s).
Potential candidates should contact them directly by email (attaching research proposal, CV, etc) to request if they would be interested in supervising them.
After securing supervision support, potential candidates can then submit an application and other materials using the on-line system.
Applications are accepted on on-going basis through our On-line Application Form.
The Student
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.
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.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.