It is the most desired degree in the world, and is an essential part of any Entrepreneur's or Business leader's toolkit. It designed to give you extensive management skills such as leadership ability, strategic thinking, innovation and critical analysis.
As a general management Programme, the MBA is good preparation for any job that requires general management competence.
The Programme is of particular interest to people working in, or planning to work in finance, consultancy, manufacturing and service industries. Increasingly, some use the University of Wales MBA to help them establish their own business or return to help run a family business.
If you are a high-potential graduate or a senior business professional, seeking to maximize your business and personal potential, an MBA will not only help you realize your ambitions but redefine them.
The MBA programme at IBAT is aimed at graduates with a number of years of work experience and achievement. It is designed to help students become senior managers or leaders in their businesses and have the management and analytical tools to equip them to make the big picture strategic decisions in their fields.
MBA applicants come from all backgrounds and it is the diversity of the talents that is often the most rewarding part of the programme.
Your organization will see instant results from participants who complete real-time projects on critical business issues and the managerial tools and ideas that participants can put to work right away.
Other immediate benefits will be seen from participants who will acquire essential “soft” skills such as leadership, team-work, project management, negotiating and influencing.
Many entrepreneurs find themselves with the big idea, yet no idea how to make it happen! The MBA provides the ideal tool-kit for developing a new business - from high level innovation, to marketing, HR, strategic & financial planning, operations management and international sales. Moreover, an MBA gives you a ready-made list of contacts - local and international - in the form of your classmates.
Newly formed Entrepreneurs now require an all-encompassing qualification that allows them high-level access to the cornerstones of running a business. An MBA enables you to contribute at a higher level within your organization, thus improving career, promotion and salary prospects. You will study tools and techniques that will help you develop and manage products, services and people that will be internationally competitive. An MBA has become an international global currency and graduates are highly sought-after by multi-nationals, consulting companies, corporate giants and investment bankers.
Founded in 1893, the University of Wales is the degree-awarding body for higher education students at its affiliated institutions across Wales as well as over 130 collaborative centres offering validated provision in 30 countries.
A validated programme is one that has been designed by your Institution and submitted to the University of Wales for approval.
IBAT College provides the only MBA developed for our time. The programme tackles current industry challenges head-on and covers areas that are vital to individual and organisational success - eg innovation and international business context.
IBAT College is run by business people for business people. Shane Ormsby, MD of the college and ex-senior Manager with Intel, formed IBAT College on completion of his own MBA.
The profile of our students varies depending on the study route you choose. Full-Time students have a strong international mix and have a strong academic record. Our part-time students often have significant industry experience (current average is 12 years) with a smaller international base (25%). Check out our student perspective on this site for more details.
Our lecturers are carefully chosen for their strong industry links and ability to bring the classroom to life with current business issues, case-studies, live projects and guest lecturers. We demand that our lecturers are content experts in their field, and bring with them the latest thinking and innovations to ensure graduates are up to date with the market.
There are 35 full-time and 35 part-time places.
The MBA has two annual intakes - September and February. Classes run over 12 weeks per semester.
The full-time programme runs two days per week over 12 weeks (per semester). The days depend on the campus you are attending. There are evening/weekend options for part-time students.
September 2012 City Centre Full Time Provisional Timetable
September 2012 City Centre Part Time Provisional Timetable
September 2012 Swords Part Time Provisional Timetable
Assessment is a combination of individual assignments, group presentations and exams - depending on the subject. You will be assessed on class participation, presentation skills, group projects and case-studies.
An MBA is a challenging programme - as befits the most prestigious business degree qualification in the world. Many find the entire experience of an MBA to be a life-changing one -from a personal as well as a career perspective. If undertaking this programme - particularly the full-time option - due consideration must be given to the extra workload demanded outside the classroom. Anything from 10-20 hours per week is required for reading and team based projects, reports and presentations.
IBAT has 2 entry paths on its MBA - Academic and Work Experience. A number of options (including blended entry) are available including relevant degree, professional qualification (ACCA, Graduate Dip in Management) and/or relevant work experience, through IBAT’s RPL policy.
International students should apply directly. Students who have qualifications from overseas will be subject to checks. IBAT College uses a number of comparision systems, such as NARIC and the NQAI Qualifications Recognition system, to compare and establish equivalency of international awards.
An IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent is required for non-native English speakers.
If you are interested in completing an MBA but unsure if you meet the entry requirements, contact one of our MBA advisors for assistance.
IBAT welcomes applications from industry professionals who bring real life experience to the classroom. Sometimes the expert is not at the top of the class and our students find the experiences of others extremely beneficial in problem-solving and debating topical business issues. If you have relevant business/management experience, please talk to one of our MBA advisors about eligibility.
Whether your first step is via email, phone or attendance at one of our “drop-in” events, you will be offered an initial consultation to discuss your eligibility and answer any pertinent questions. If successful at this preliminary stage, an application form will be issued along with an offer to attend interview. Upon receipt of your application (to include all academic transcripts, Matriculation form, CV and work references where applicable), the MBA admissions council will make a decision and a decision on your application will be made (subject to University of Wales approval) within 2 weeks of your interview.
The fees for the full MBA programme are €10,000. However, IBAT College is offering part-funding on this programme leaving student fees at €7,000. The price for the part-time option is €4,000 per annum. Please note, this is a limited opportunity and early application is essential. For full details please contact the MBA admissions office.
Please note, MBA fees are also eligible for tax relief at the standard rate http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/leaflets/it31.html
This is the first MBA in Ireland developed for the times we live in. Traditionally MBA's carried a premium price tag making it inaccessible for most. In today's market-place an MBA qualification is more important than ever before, and we are challenging traditional perceptions of the exclusivity of an MBA.
Reasons we are so competitive in this market-place
On successful offer of a place, a commitment deposit of €1,000 is required to secure your place. Payment can be made online, over the phone, by bank transfer or in person.
IBAT offers you the option to pay in three instalments for an additional charge. Please contact the MBA office for more details.
Matt talks about his MBA experience at IBAT
"The MBA program at IBAT College is giving me the opportunity to understand how the different functions operate and the skills I require to progress my carer within the organisation.".
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