Programme Overview
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in partnership with Bord Bia will deliver the Bord Bia International Graduate Programme (MSc Global Business Practice).
Successfull candidates will undertake exciting international placements across Bord Bia's global office network while gaining an internationally recognised Masters. There are up to 34 places available on this programme.
The Application Journey
Applications Open: 9.00am GMT September 12th 2022
Applications Close: 11.55pm GMT November 20th 2022
Interviews: January 2023
Programme Duration: mid-June 2023 - June 2025* (exact dates subject to confirmation)
Programme Structure
This is a full scholarship programme. All tuition fees are paid and, in addition, participants receive a tax free bursary of €43,700 - €49,450* for the 24-month programme. The bursary is to cover participants' basic living costs per 24 months. (Bursary is approximate and depends on the location assigned).
This is a full-time action-learning programme designed around eight world-class modules. The programme will challenge participants through an exciting programme that includes block releases in Dublin, combined with industry placements. On successful completion, graduates will have developed key competencies relevant to developing and implementing strategies for the Irish food/agribusiness industry. These competencies relate to export development strategies, building and using customer and market insights, marketing plan development and strategic marketing, delivering customer value propositions, global business in a digital context, logistics and supply chain management, and business sustainability.
Key Features
- Fully funded Master’s (MSc Global Business Practice) with modules delivered at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
- International priority market locations such as: New York, London, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan, Dusseldorf, Dubai, Paris, Singapore and Tokyo, to name but a few (locations to be confirmed)
- Generous tax free bursary as a contribution towards living costs, in addition to all tuition fees and flights provided
- Membership of the Bord Bia Talent Academy Alumni Network
- An amazing career development experience with almost all international graduates staying on in excellent food industry roles upon programme completion