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Open days are a great way to help you make your decision about DBS and learn more about the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Executive Leadership. As well as experiencing our outstanding facilities, you'll have the opportunity to receive personalised advice from academics from your subject area, meet current postgraduate students and also have your questions answered on general subjects such as entry requirements, student support and the admissions process.
EU Applicants
Applicants should complete the appropriate application form and return it to the Postgraduate Admissions Office along with the following documentation:
- Academic Transcripts (Original & Official English Translation where issued in another language). Applicants who have previously attended DBS need not provide this documentation.
- Proof of Identification (Birth Certificate, Drivers Licence or Passport)
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of English (i.e. IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent) where full time study has been conducted in a language other than English or applicants whose first language is not English
- Academic/Business References - Ideally one Academic & one Business
Please see programme content for any course-specific additional application procedures.
In addition to the above, in the instance of Non-EU applicants who have residency in Ireland:
- A copy of your GNIB (Garda National Immigration Bureau) Card, Work permit (if applicable) & Passport
- The letter that was issued to you by the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform stating why you were provided with the above documentation
International Students/ Non EU Applicants
Applicants should complete the appropriate application form and return it to the Postgraduate Admissions Office along with the following documentation:
- Academic documents
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English (i.e. IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent)
- A Curriculum Vitae
- References from your employer/school/college
- A statement of purpose
- A copy of your passport
Please note that copies of all documentation must be submitted, and that it must be translated into English where issued in another language. Please do not send original documents as these will not be returned.
Dublin Business School has a number of overseas offices and representatives worldwide. Please
contact us if you wish to receive further details on your closest DBS representative.
Entry Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must be 25 years of age or above with at least three years appropriate management experience, and hold:
- A minimum Second Class Honours (2.2) degree from a recognised third level institution, or
- A professional qualification recognised as degree equivalent, or a specified diploma
- An IELTS score of a minimum 6.0 or equivalent, where full-time study has been conducted in a language other than English or applicants whose first language is not English.
- There is also an interview as part of the entry process in order to assess their academic and personal suitability.
Non Standard Applicants
Applications from non-standard entrants are welcomed and encouraged by the programme team. Candidates over the age of 27 with relevant managerial experience may be admitted to the programme without the qualifications specified above on receipt of an appropriately supported APEL (Approved Prior Experiential Learning) portfolio. Applicants holding appropriate qualifications may be admitted with advanced standing. (Exemption criteria available upon application)
MBS Graduates
Students holding an MBS from LJMU or HETAC may be admitted onto the MBA programme with advanced standing, subject to meeting the following admissions requirements:
- Applicants must hold an MBS awarded by LJMU or HETAC
- Applicants must have at least two years managerial experience
Applicants fulfilling the above admission requirements can qualify for the MBA in Executive Leadership by completing the following modules:
1. Strategic Management
2. Research Methods for Management
3. MBA Dissertation