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If you’ve been looking to make a career change or want to upskill to move your way up the ladder, the UCD Smurfit School MBA programme provides a well-rounded and distinguished education to help give you the leg up you need.
One of the most celebrated MBA Schools in the world, Smurfit has the triple crown of accreditation – EQUIS (Europe), AACSB (US), and AMBA (UK). What makes it truly unique though, is its combination of both academic courses and real-world application opportunities. Divided into two separate programmes, the Full-Time MBA is completed over 12 months on campus in Dublin, while the Executive MBA is completed over two years, with usually just two on-campus days per month.
Here, we hear from four women currently in the Smurfit MBA programme to learn more about their experiences so far, including the unique modules they’ve taken, the networking opportunities available and how they plan on using their new degree to move forward.
“You are not climbing a mountain on your own, the wider MBA class are a refreshing, fun network that are a great support along the way. There is no good time to complete an MBA, make time!” – Elaine Donohue
“Lean into discomfort. It’s your growth lab. Build resilience, and adaptability, and cultivate a mindset of continuous learning. Embrace the journey with courage and an open heart, but don’t forget to stay connected to yourself amidst the hustle.” – Kumuta Palan
“Submit your application and don’t look back. Life will be ever-changing! There is no perfect time, so embrace the challenge. It only takes five seconds to talk yourself out of a great idea, don’t sabotage yourself!” – Dr Sarah-Jane Yeung
“Sit down and write down the goals that you are looking to achieve. An MBA offers a lot of different opportunities, and it is a dynamic learning environment, so you need to remain goal-focused. You also need to be organised; the module team can help you with structure, but it is really in your own hands to get things done so you need to be able to manage it like any other project that you might undertake. It also helps to have an understanding employer, and, of course, you always have the support of your classmates and study group. Don’t be afraid to lean in on classmates when needed; there will be things that you will be good at but they might struggle with and vice versa.” – Shauna Kelly
IMAGE has partnered with UCD Smurfit School for the last 16 years to offer one female candidate a 100% scholarship to join the Full-Time MBA or Executive MBA programme. This year’s successful candidate will commence in August 2024. You can read about our current scholar, Sharon McManus, here.
The scholarship is open to all successful female applicants for the MBA who are resident in Ireland. To find out more and apply, click here.
Smurfit Executive MBA Information Webinar
Embarking on an MBA is a life-changing decision. The globally-ranked and triple-accredited UCD Smurfit School Executive MBA provides an unequalled opportunity to unlock your leadership potential and accelerate your career. If you’re considering an Executive MBA this year, don’t miss UCD’s lunchtime information webinar on Tuesday, July 23 at 1pm. Register here.
To find out more about UCD Smurfit School programmes and apply, go to smurfitschool.ie.
