Course Summary
UCD Smurfit School and Bord Bia are now seeking applications from ambitious executives with a minimum of 3 years experience who come from a broad range of specialist areas and who want to develop their expertise in the areas of supply chain, account management, retail and foodservice in the global food industry.
College Link
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
To be eligible for the programme, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Hold a primary degree with a 2.1 honours result from a recognised/ relevant third-level institution;
- Have a min. of 2-3 years’ professional experience, ideally including a role(s) in: supply chain, commercial, retail management, business development/ sales; client management; marketing; key account management; project management; communications; consultancy; or similar;
- Although fluency in certain foreign languages is beneficial, this is not an absolute requirement as there are also English speaking locations. Note: locations are subject to confirmation.
Application Details
Applications will open February-April 2023* with expected programme start month October 2023.
Application Procedure:
A completed application form, digital photograph and copy of transcripts for all university-level degrees (if applicable and excluding those taken at UCD) will be required.
Applications Open: February - April 2023.
Interviews: May 2023.
Programme Start: October 2023.
How to Apply
Applications are welcomed from all graduates. Some placements will require fluency in a second language (for example French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Japanese or Chinese.)
There are 10 places available on this programme and participants will be selected following a rigorous and exacting recruitment process. Interested participants must be available if selected to take part in the interview and assessment process in May 2023, and if successful must be ready to commence the programme in October 2023 (exact date TBC). A second round interview may be applicable.
Next Intake: October 2023.
Fees
Fees + bursary paid. Participants on the programme have their tuition fees paid in full and, in addition, receive a bursary of €28,000 per 12 months during their time on the programme. (Bursary is approximate and depends on the location assigned).
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.