Course Summary
This exciting Master's Degree Course prepares graduates for a business management career in an international setting.
The MSc in International Business Management develops the students' functional skills in a range of component business disciplines in a dynamic learning environment.
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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
Applicants must normally hold an approved honours degree in the field of business or management or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary/professional institution. Students with relevant work experience may be eligible, for more information see the APEL section below.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants for whom English is not their native language must provide proof of English language proficiency to a standard of at least 6.5 in IELTS, 575 TOEFL or equivalent.
Griffith College is now accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency.
Accreditation of Prior Learning and Prior Experience (APL/APEL)
The Graduate Business School welcomes applications from those with prior academic and/or professional learning experience which may be relevant to the MSc in International Business Management programme. Applicants who wish for their prior academic and/ or professional learning experience to be considered are requested to indicate this at the time of application and we will be happy to examine all of the relevant documentation accordingly.
Application Details
How to Apply
Once we receive your application a member of our Admissions Team will be in contact with you to outline the documents required to process your application.
For direct entry on to the MBA Programme you are required to complete a Competency Report as part of your application.
Intake Dates
Dublin - Part-Time - September 2025
Dublin - Full-Time - September 2025
Dublin - Full-Time - February 2026
Fees
Please see link to course fee below.
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.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
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.
Career Progression
If you are a graduate of the MSc in International Business from Griffith College, it is possible to retain this qualification as well as receive an MBA in International Business award on successful completion from Griffith College.
What is the process?
If you are a graduate of Griffith College, it is necessary to reapply formally through the Griffith College website. However, you will only have to submit the documentation that is mentioned in our Experiential Learning Report.