South East Technological University

Master in Business

Waterford, Ireland 1 year Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • Tuition 30% below the typical master's
  • Applications currently open

About Master in Business

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on May 31, 2027. Tuition fees are 13,142 USD per year.

The Master in Business is a one-year program at South East Technological University in Ireland. It's for students who want to learn management skills. The program helps students succeed in today's global business environment.

The curriculum includes Global Supply Chain Strategies, Strategic HRM Developments, and Contemporary Issues in Strategic Management. Students also learn about Financial Analysis and Investment Appraisal, and Strategic Marketing Management. The program includes a work placement to help students gain practical experience.

Graduates can work as Management Consultants, Operations Managers, or Financial Analysts. They can also work as Strategic Marketing Managers or Human Resource Managers. These jobs are in industries like finance, logistics, and management consulting.

About South East Technological University

South East Technological University in Waterford is a recently formed technological university created from the merger of regional institutes of technology. SETU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across business, engineering, science, computing and the humanities, with a strong emphasis on applied learning and industry relevance. The university aims to provide hands on, career focused education supported by modern facilities and an enterprising campus culture.

SETU is known for close partnerships with employers, work based learning and co operative education that connect study to practical experience. Degree programmes frequently include placements, live projects and industry supervised assessments, giving students professional networks and real world skills. Research centres focus on renewable energy, digital technologies and health innovation, offering opportunities for students to engage in applied research that addresses regional and global challenges.

International students will find a welcoming community, active student societies and services to support academic transition and career development. With strong links to industry and the Irish job market, SETU is a good choice for students seeking practical, employment focused study in technology driven fields, and for those who value classroom learning that quickly translates to workplace readiness.

This program's tuition is 30% below the typical master's in Ireland.

Median tuition for that cohort is 18,280 USD, across 1,511 programs on Global Admissions.

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English Test Requirement

This program asks for IELTS 6.5-7.5. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

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TOEFL iBT
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PTE Academic
58–64
CEFR level
B2
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Master in Business : Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for Master in Business ?
Tuition: USD 13,142.2 per year. Application fee: USD 50.
What are the entry requirements for Master in Business ?
Entry requirements include: Education: Bachelor's Degree; Academic performance: Grade A (70%+, GPA 3+); English: IELTS 6.5-7.5; Minimum age: 18.
How long is the Master in Business program?
The program duration is 1 year.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2027-05-31.
Is Master in Business available online?
This is an on-campus program at South East Technological University in Waterford.

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