The Executive MBA is a general management programme which enhances and develops business and management capabilities and prepares students for strategic leadership roles. The programme places an emphasis on strategic decision making and develops practical and professional skills for success in increasingly complex environments. The Executive MBA:

• Develops managerial knowledge and skills that have immediate applicability
• Provides an opportunity to meet like-minded, ambitious executives from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences
• Challenges participants to think differently
• Expands the career choice and earning potential of participants

The Executive MBA at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

The Executive MBA at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics is one of the leading MBA programmes in the country. The following are some of the distinguishing features of our MBA:

• Real-world learning including company-based consultancy projects
• Research-led teaching by key faculty with real-world business experience and international research reputations
• Continuing personal and professional development tailored to each student with one-to-one coaching from top business leaders
• MBA Distinguished Lecturer Series featuring leading international academic and business experts
• Flexibility to tailor the programme to your requirements
• Community-based learning in charitable and voluntary organisations providing opportunities for learning through civic engagement
• Small classes that allow for rich staff-student interaction
• State-of-the art facilities including a purpose-built Executive MBA room
• Networking opportunities with the MBA Alumni Association
• Exceptional return on investment

Curriculum

Induction Programme
Students will meet over 2 days at the beginning of the semester to meet new classmates, lecturers and to learn about life as an Executive MBA student. Students will receive information and advice on topics such as research, study skills, group and team work skills, and time management skills.


Year One, Semester One
Accounting for Managers
Management and Organisation
Economics and the Business Environment
Business Information Systems

Year One, Semester Two
Financial Management
Human Resource Management
Enterprise Architecture Management
Process-Driven Marketing

Year One, May
Students are required to choose two electives. Electives offered at NUI Galway or University of Limerick may include*:
International Study Visit
Business Negotiations
International Management
Taxation
Strategic Sales Management
Technology Management
Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Enterprise
Corporate and Commercial Law
Strategic Human Resource Development


Year Two, Year Long
Company-based Interdisciplinary Consultancy Study

Year Two, Semester One
Strategic Management

Students are required to choose two electives. Electives offered at NUI Galway may include*:
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Strategic Marketing
Irish Economic Policy
Creative Difference and Innovation
Decision Systems and Business Intelligence

Year Two, Semester Two
Students are required to choose two electives. Electives offered at NUI Galway may include*:
Law and Policy Relating to Business Enterprise
Leadership & Change
Information Systems Innovation
Services Marketing
Corporate Financial Management
Current Issues in Accounting and Corporate Governance


*Electives offered are determined by the interest of students and availability of lecturing staff.