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).
Successful candidates will undertake exciting international placements across Bord Bia's global office network while gaining an internationally recognised Masters. There are up to 38* places available on this programme. (*subject to confirmation)
The Application Journey
Applications Open now!
Applications Close: midnight GMT Sunday 10th November 2024
Interviews (2025):
- Round 1 (online):
- January 14/15/16
- January 21/22/23
- January 28/29/30
- February 5/6/7
- Round 2 (in-person):
- 25/26/27 February
Programme Offers: before 10th March 2025
Programme Start: 30th June 2025 (24 months)
(all above dates are subject to change)
Programme Structure
This is a full scholarship programme. All tuition fees are paid and, in addition, participants receive a scholarship bursary of €24,936 - €27,612* per 12-months of the programme. The bursary is to contribute towards participants' basic living costs, participants should be aware they may need to supplement this themselves. (*Bursary is approximate. subject to change 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 by 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 scholarship bursary as a contribution towards living costs, in addition to all tuition fees is 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/beverage and horticulture industry roles upon programme completion