🇮🇪Ireland · Dublin Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
Master’s · Full Time · Blended · 1 year · Intakes: September, January & April
Updated 13 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €14,500Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 6.0Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Key Highlights
Tuition Fee
€14,500
৳2,059,435 BDT
Application Fee
€0
Free to apply
Deadline
ASAP
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
Programme Link
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Official DBS site
At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameMaster of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
LevelMaster's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeBlended – on-site and online teaching
Duration1 year (full-time)
IntakesSeptember, January & April
DisciplineBusiness Administration, Finance & Strategic Management
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
Postgraduate Entry Requirement (Main)
- A recognised primary honours bachelor’s degree equivalent to Irish NFQ Level 8, with at least a Second Class Honours, Grade 2 (2.2), in any discipline
- DBS does not publish a fixed Bangladesh bachelor’s CGPA or percentage; the institution, award level and final result are assessed individually
Note
Meeting the minimum entry standard does not guarantee admission. Applicants should obtain written confirmation of their Bangladesh qualification equivalence before relying on eligibility.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
GMAT is mandatory for applicants who do not hold an honours bachelor’s degree equivalent to NFQ Level 8 with at least a 2.2 classification. No separate GRE requirement is listed.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | Not specified |
| TOEFL iBT | 76 | Not specified |
| PTE Academic | 55 | Not specified |
| Duolingo English Test | 105 | Not specified |
Notes
- These published scores apply to the MBA in Finance. DBS does not state separate minimum band requirements; applicants must meet the overall score and any additional English condition included in the offer letter.
- TOEFL note: The score of 76 uses the 0–120 scale. Applicants presenting a revised TOEFL scoring scale should obtain the accepted equivalent in writing before applying.
Waiver: Not Available.
Funding
Scholarships
DBS offers scholarships and fee discounts to selected international applicants. No fixed award is guaranteed on the course page; eligibility, value, acceptance conditions and the net tuition payable should be confirmed in the offer letter.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Apply ASAP to allow sufficient time for admission, fee payment and Irish study visa preparation.
- The current published non-EU tuition is €14,500 for the one-year full-time programme; the DBS offer letter controls the final fee.
- The QQI Level 9 MBA carries 90 ECTS: 60 ECTS of taught study, including Finance pathway electives, plus a 30 ECTS dissertation.
- Confirm the active ILEP reference 0041/0191 for the selected intake before visa submission.
- Prepare degree records, English evidence, CV and any GMAT, professional-qualification or RPL documents. Admission, scholarship and visa decisions remain authority-controlled.
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