Please review the entry requirements below. The UCD Smurfit Admissions Office staff have expertise in reviewing international qualifications from around the world and will be able to assess your application's comparability to the Irish entry requirement.

A minimum second-class honours (Grade 1) degree (or equivalent) in Business/Economics or a related discipline.
And
Fluency in English and one other language (B1 Level). View more information on the language requirements below.*

And
You must submit two letters of recommendation as part of your application (Academic or Employer recommendations only).

In addition to the above academic requirements, you also need to demonstrate the following:
International orientation and openness
Excellent interpersonal competencies
A strong desire to achieve and leadership potential
Integrity

As part of the admissions process, you will be required to attend an interview.

Some students might have to get a student visa in order to come and study in Ireland. Please check the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Services website to see if you require a visa. https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.
https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/

* https://www.smurfitschool.ie/programmes/masters/cemsmastersininternationalmanagement/eligibilityfees/#d.en.581611

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Who Should Apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes

B743 International Management (CEMS) Full-time
Commencing September 2026
Graduate Taught

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.

CEMS graduates are highly sought after by leading employers around the world. The network of 70+ corporate partners , in addition to corporate engagement throughout the year via company visits and skills seminars, provides exceptional access and a unique connection to a breadth of employment opportunities.

94% of our graduates from this programme were employed after 6 months across a range of industry sectors. Source: Latest Graduate Outcomes Survey, published September 2025.

Potential careers for our graduates include:

Management Consultant
Business Development Manager
General Management
Project Manager
Strategy Consultant
Competitive Intelligence Analyst
Marketing Analyst