THE Dublin Institute of Technology MBA is a classic pathway to career advancement for experienced managers.

A two year part-time programme it has been re-engineered to develop managers for the Smart Economy with the capability to grow Irish businesses via sustainable strategies.

The programme will accelerate participants’ careers, by giving them the theories and skills required to critically reflect and contribute to management practice in their organisation. It will expose them to a dynamic peer learning environment and cutting edge content delivered by leading academics, guest lecturers and industry practitioners.

In addition to providing participants with a comprehensive grounding in core functional areas, the DIT MBA transcends functional boundaries in focusing on a number of key themes including; leadership, innovation, sustainability andentrepreneurship.

The DIT MBA programme equips participants with the leadership skills needed to excel in senior management roles across a variety of sectors. As graduate Elaine Geraghty, describes “Shortly after completing the DIT MBA, I was promoted to the position of CEO of Newstalk. Completing the DIT MBA was the ideal preparation for this role – it challenged me in many ways but in particular, it honed my strategic thinking and prepared me for leadership in an entrepreneurial organisation.”

The programme is distinguished by the applied nature of the course content which means that it is truly transformational for the organisation as well as the individual. Participants will be challenged to apply their learning to address company specific problems, adding real value to their organisations.

Colin Hughes MBA Programme Manager stresses that “The MBA is about accelerated learning. Although intense and demanding in nature, the DIT tradition of learning support, peer engagement, and small cohorts, ensures individual attention and a high touch support structure”.

The innovative structure and quality of resources is emphasised by Dr. Katrina Lawlor, MBA Director at the DIT Graduate Business School, “We will bring to the MBA experience an outstanding body of management teachers and researchers together with international thought leaders and business strategists who have shaped and grown leading Irish and international companies”.

She points to the innovative programme architecture and the focus on responding to new economic realities and opportunities as uniquely equipping graduates for emerging leadership roles.

Programme Features

In addition to core modules delivered using classic MBA learning methodologies, including case-work and integrated multi-disciplinary problem solving, key features of the DIT MBA programme include:

Consultancy Project

This project reflects the applied nature of the DIT MBA programme, providing participants with an opportunity to apply the entire breadth of their learning to a live company challenge.

Participants will be given extensive support in research and consultancy skills throughout the lifetime of the project.

International Study Visit

Delivered in partnership with prestigious international universities, this study visit introduces participants to the range of issues pertinent to conducting business in a foreign market, including cultural, legal and political differences. Participants benefit from a wide range of company visits and discussions with industry practitioners and market experts.

Elective Modules

The Elective segment of the programme allows participants to pick from a range of modules which meet their personal or professional needs. Two of the notable themes in this elective system, are Innovation and Sustainability, with two modules offered in each area.

This focus is warranted due to the growing interest in these areas and due to their centrality to the new ‘Smart Economy’.

Who Should Apply

If you are looking to advance your career by stepping out of a functional area into general management; by changing sector, function or location; or by starting your own company, theDIT MBA will help you get there. At DIT you willjoin a select group of successful and ambitious executives forming a network which will prove vital throughout your career.

Applications for the DIT MBA are welcome from graduates of all academic backgrounds.

For more information contact:

Colin Hughes,

MBA Programme

Manager,

T: 01 402 7088

E: colin.hughes@dit.ie