MBA
We define the mission of our MBA as: ‘Developing globally talented leaders of vision, with regional edge.’
Our MBA regional edge is the unique synergy of University of Galway expertise, delivery and focus combined with exceptional regional business enterprise and talent.
The foundational components of our distinctiveness is underpinned by the School’s strategic focus domains of:
Strategy, Leadership & Change
Business & Society
Innovation
Entrepreneurship & Regional Development
Public Sector Management
Our three integrated learning experience pillars are complemented by our broader MBA curriculum which includes team empowerment, business negotiations, lean principles, multicultural appreciation, decision analytics, the digital enterprise and strategic management and the core functional areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing
The University of Galway MBA
The MBA programme at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics is one of the leading MBA programmes in the country. The University of Galway MBA recently attained AMBA accreditation which is the global mark of excellence for MBA education. The following are some of the distinguishing features of our MBA:
Real-world learning including company-based consultancy projects
Research-led teaching by key faculty with real-world business experience and international research reputations
Continuing personal and professional development tailored to each student with one-to-one coaching from top business leaders
MBA Distinguished Lecturer Series featuring leading international academic and business experts
Flexibility to tailor the programme to your requirements
Community-based learning in charitable and voluntary organisations providing opportunities for learning through civic engagement
Small classes that allow for rich staff-student interaction
State-of-the art facilities including a purpose-built MBA room
Networking opportunities with the MBA Alumni Association
Exceptional return on investment
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career opportunities for Electrical & Electronic Engineers continue to be plentiful and varied. With the ongoing emphasis on energy and efficiency, there is an increasing requirement for graduates in electrical generation, transmission and distribution in companies like ESB and Eirgrid.
Semiconductor manufacturing and design provides another dynamic career path, with many of the world’s leading companies located in Ireland including Intel, Analog Devices, On Semiconductor, Texas Instruments and Microsemi.
Demands for expertise in electrical automation and control are also rising, particularly in the biomedical devices and pharmaceutical sectors, while the ongoing growth in demands for telecommunications provides yet another exciting career option in the development and testing of new devices and infrastructure.
According to the State of Ireland 2017 report by Engineers Ireland, there is currently a huge demand for engineers, and it is expected that job opportunities for Electrical and Electronic Engineers both nationally and internationally will continue to grow in the coming years.
This creates a wide range of job opportunities for our graduates and also leads to higher salaries. The most recent Engineers Ireland Salary Survey shows that Electrical and Electronic Engineers are amongst the highest paid in all of the engineering and technology disciplines. In 2014, the median salary for a Chartered Electrical/Electronic Engineer in Ireland was €73,000. This figure is growing year on year (Source)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
16105 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 12000 EUR
Application Fee: 35 EUR
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