Introduction

UCD Smurfit School is proud to be the only business school in Ireland offering this prestigious dual degree programme, granting both an MSc in International Management and the globally recognized CEMS Master’s in International Management (MIM).

Ranked 28th in the world by the Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2024, our MSc in International Management is part of the CEMS Global Alliance—a network of 33 elite business schools and over 70 multinational companies and NGOs. UCD Smurfit School is Ireland’s sole representative within this distinguished international community.

The CEMS MIM is co-developed by academic and industry leaders, blending university learning with real-world business insight. The curriculum includes:

• Core and elective courses

• Skill seminars

• Language instruction

• An international internship

This program is ideal for graduates with a background in business or economics, fluency in English and another language, and a third language at a minimum beginner level to be developed during the program. Candidates should also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a clear ambition to pursue international leadership roles.

With a mandatory semester abroad, global networking events, a diverse student cohort, and a high rate of graduates securing international roles, this program offers the ultimate launchpad for a global career in management.