The programme aims to equip current and aspiring managers with advanced business administration concepts, strategic thinking, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. It covers core business functions and Supply Chain Management specialisation through the delivery of mandatory modules. Assessment methods include continuous assignments, projects, case studies, and proctored exams.
The programme objectives are as follows:
● To enable learners to critically evaluate business administration theories and practices across various functional areas, allowing them to analyse and address complex challenges in diverse organisational settings.
● To foster the development of strategic decision-making and leadership skills, equipping learners to effectively lead diverse teams and make informed decisions to achieve organisational goals.
● To encourage creativity and critical thinking, enabling learners to apply innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to business challenges and opportunities in local and global business environments.
● To empower learners to evaluate and apply contemporary analytical tools, digital technologies, and data-driven methodologies to enhance organisational performance in various business environments.
● To develop advanced competencies in ethical decision-making, social responsibility, and the application of artificial intelligence in business. This includes empowering learners to make informed decisions that leverage AI for innovation and competitiveness while considering broader social, political, environmental, and economic impacts and promoting sustainability.
● To enable learners to critically evaluate research methodologies and conduct in-depth research that adds value to their chosen field of expertise and personal and professional development.
● To advance proficient and professional communicators with the ability to inform decisions and present solutions to a critical audience and to collaborate efficiently within diverse teams.
● To encourage learners to develop a strategic outlook on business operations within national and international contexts, while synthesising previous professional and learning experiences.
● To promote the importance of lifelong learning and continuous personal and professional development, encouraging learners to reflect on their own growth and the changing demands on organisations, ensuring sustainable development and success.
● To enhance learners’ strategic decision-making by fostering a critical understanding of core interdisciplinary business knowledge and developing advanced research and practical skills through real-world simulations and collaborative learning experiences.
In addition to the above, upon completion of the programme learners will also be able to evaluate the mechanisms of effective global supply chain and logistics management for a sustainable future and demonstrate critical awareness of the skills and tools of analytics and enterprise systems in supply chain management.
| College | Dublin Business School (DBS) |
| Course ID | 201891 |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 2 |
| Course Category | Business Management, Business |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Master of Business Administration (Supply Chain Management) |
| Course Start Date | 21st September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 20th December 2027 |
| Course Duration | Full-time: 1 Year Part-time: 2 Years |
| Course Fee | The course fees for the next academic year are €12,950 full-time, and €6,475 per annum part-time for EU students. |
| Entry Requirements | A Level 8 primary undergraduate honours bachelor's degree with a minimum Second Class Second Division award (2.2 classification) in any discipline from a recognised third-level institution (or equivalent). Alternatively, a Level 6 (EQF) primary undergraduate bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent). An equivalent professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA. A GMAT examination is a mandatory requirement for all applicants who do not hold an Honours Bachelor's Degree (Level 8) with a minimum of second class second division classification. |
| Career Path | Graduates of the programme have excellent long-term career prospects due to the programme’s alignment with current industry needs and the high demand for qualified business professionals in Ireland and globally. Specific career opportunities and roles that MBA - Supply Chain Management graduates can pursue include: Supply Chain Management Management and Strategic Business Roles Business Development and Consultancy Project Management Marketing and Sales Finance Leadership and Innovation Entrepreneurship |
Overview The MA in Addiction Studies is a rigorous and formal exploration of addictions from a variety of academic and scientific perspectives: sociological, cultural, psychological, anthropological, and psychoanalytic.
The programme will provide learners with an insight into the field of applied psychology, thus developing the competencies and skills required to relate theory to practical applications.
Overview The massive growth of social media and smartphones in recent years, means that marketers need a strong skillset and knowledge base that is digital.
Overview Technological innovation applied to financial services has created a wave of disruptive activity that will change the shape of the global financial system over the next decade.
