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MSc International Management (CEMS)

UCD Smurfit School is the only business school in Ireland to offer this exceptional joint degree programme, awarding an MSc in International Management and a Masters in International Management (MIM) from CEMS.

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Duration

16 months

Starting Date

End August

Tuition Fee

For information about tuition fees, please contact UCD using the enquiry form.

Location

Dublin, Ireland

About the programme

Our MSc in International Management is now ranked 27th in the world by the Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2026.

CEMS is a global alliance of 33 leading business schools and 70+ multinational organisations and NGOs. UCD Smurfit School is the only Irish school within this elite community.

The CEMS Masters in International Management is devised by both academic and business leaders, bridging university education and business expertise, thus offering keen insight into management best practices via seminars, core courses, electives, language teaching and internships. This programme is targeted at graduates with a business/economics background, fluency in English and another language (plus a third language at a minimum at a beginner level to be developed through the year), excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ambition to become international business managers and leaders.

With a mandatory semester abroad, international networking events, a diverse range of nationalities in class and a high percentage of graduates expatriating upon recruitment, the course provides the ultimate international springboard.

Career opportunities:

CEMS graduates are highly sought after by leading employers around the world. The network of 70+ corporate partners , in addition to corporate engagement throughout the year via company visits and skills seminars, provides exceptional access and a unique connection to a breadth of employment opportunities.

Potential careers for our graduates include:

Management Consultant
Business Development Manager
General Management
Project Manager
Strategy Consultant
Competitive Intelligence Analyst
Marketing Analyst

Courses modules include:

Global Strategy
Sustainable Finance
Managing the Negotiations Process
Big Data Analytics
Global Leadership
CEMS Business Project
Business Research Insights Thesis
International Management Internship

Admissions Requirements

Entry Requirements

A minimum second-class honours (Grade 1) degree (or equivalent) in Business/Economics or a related discipline.
Fluency in English and one other language (B1 Level).
You must submit two letters of recommendation as part of your application (Academic or Employer recommendations only).

In addition to the above academic requirements, you also need to demonstrate the following:

International orientation and openness
Excellent interpersonal competencies
A strong desire to achieve and leadership potential
Integrity
As part of the admissions process, you will be required to attend an interview. GMAT is not required for entry to UCD CEMS programme.

Student Testimonial

“Pursuing the MSc in International Management (CEMS) MiM at UCD Smurfit allowed me to build on my globally-oriented undergraduate experience. I wanted to continue learning in a cross-cultural environment that could also provide the practical business connections I needed to launch my career. I chose UCD specifically because of its strong ties to the tech world and the CEMS network, which I knew would help bridge the gap between my academic foundation and my professional ambitions. Thanks to the guidance and support of the alumni network—as well as the incredibly dedicated UCD team—I was able to clarify my career direction and build the confidence to step into my current role. I’m truly grateful for the experience, the people I met and the foundation it provided for my professional journey.”

MSc International Management/CEMS, 2024, Katharina Auster