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programs/mba/ucd-smurfit-qs-mba
Salary & Career
avg salary$105,140
employed at 3mo88%
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$44,500
formatFull-time
teachingMix of case studies, action learning, and experiential projects
Class Profile
class sizeVaries, typically around 90-120
avg age31
avg work experience6 years
women %41%
international %83%
Rankings
QS rank#149
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
600-700
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 16, 2024
round2January 15, 2025
round3April 23, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Financial ReportingCompetitive StrategyCorporate FinanceMacroeconomicsMarketing ManagementOperations ManagementBusiness & SocietyOrganizational Behaviour
Elective Areas
FinanceLeadership & ChangeEntrepreneurshipTechnology & Innovation
Top Recruiters
AccentureAmazonDeloitteGoogleMicrosoftPwC
Top Industries
ConsultingTechnologyFinancial ServicesPharmaceuticals
Exchange Programs
Yale School of ManagementHEC ParisUC Berkeley HaasFudan UniversityIESE Business School
Program Highlights
  • -Global network opportunities
  • -Leadership development
  • -Action Learning Projects
  • -Career development support
ROI
total cost$44,500
program typeFull-time
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for MBA
deadline:
Oct 16, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 16, 2025 (-413 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 16, 2025 (-382 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 16, 2025 (-382 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 16, 2025 (-351 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 16, 2025 (-321 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
60%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)