The Master of Business Studies in International Entrepreneurship Management has been specifically designed to meet the needs of recent graduates, graduates with work experience or owner/managers of small businesses who wish to understand how to manage and grow a small business internationally. This one-year (full-time) or two-year (part-time) programme focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of managing and growing a small business internationally. Participants will therefore explore their own entrepreneurial potential and learn in a practical manner how to develop and grow a small business internationally and will be in a position to develop an international business strategy for a small firm.
Objectives
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to provide participants with an insight into the characteristics, role and functions of the entrepreneur and owner/manager that are needed to grow a small business internationally;
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to provide students with an understanding of the functional disciplines of a business and how they change as the small business grows and becomes international in its focus;
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to provide participants with the knowledge and competencies to develop an international business strategy for a small business;
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to develop useful skills and perspectives such as creative problem solving, diagnostic skills;
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communication and project management skills that are needed to grow a small business internationally.
Programme Content
Semester 1
Establishing New Ventures; Entrepreneurial Marketing and Research Methods; Managing Innovation and Intrapreneurship; Financing International Small Businesses; Human Resource Management for Small Businesses
Semester 2
International Small Business Planning/Consulting; Internationalising Entrepreneurial Ventures; Managing International Business Growth; Small Business Economics; Family Businesses: Generational Challenges and Growth.
Summer
International Entrepreneurship Management Thesis
Careers
Owner of a HPSU; Entrepreneur trading internationally; Owner of a growing business; Entrepreneurship Educator; Business Consultant; Business Trainer.
Entrance Requirement
The nature of this programme allows for consideration of applicants from a range of disciplines. Normally, the entry requirement is a 2.2 honours degree. Applicants who do not meet the normal academic requirements may also be considered. It is expected that some applicants who have a 3rd class degree with substantial small business experience as founders or owner/managers, may wish to undertake this programme. In order to recognise applicants' prior learning (in accordance with the University's policy on the accreditation of prior learning), these candidates will be required to submit a written portfolio of business learning outcomes with accompanying testimonials. An interview will be a part of the selection process for all candidates except for overseas-based applicants. Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, certified demonstrable achievement in a Standard English Language Competency Test will be required.
Fees for AY2010/11
EU students €6,750 (Full-Time)
EU students €3,375 (Part-Time)
Non-EU students €13,500 (Full-Time)
Non-EU students € 6,750 (Part-Time)
Contact
Programme Director: Briga Hynes
Department of Management and Marketing
Tel: +353-61-202619
Fax: +353-61-213196
Email: briga.hynes@ul.ie
Programme Co-ordinator: Geraldine Floyd
Taught Postgraduate Programmes
Tel: +353-61-213571
Fax: +353-61-213489
Email: geraldine.floyd@ul.ie
