MSc in International Management

Trinity Business School placed 38th worldwide in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2025, with a weighted three-year salary of US $78,411 and an 83% employment rate at three months.⁵ The degree that earns that ranking is the MSc in International Management: a 12-month, fully English-taught programme at one of the world’s oldest and most recognised universities.

Overview

Trinity College Dublin was founded in 1592, making it Ireland’s oldest university and one of the oldest in the English-speaking world.⁴ Trinity Business School sits within that institution as a triple-crown accredited faculty — holding AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditation simultaneously, a distinction fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide achieve.³

The MSc in International Management is the school’s flagship management degree and the programme captured in both the FT and QS rankings. It is designed as a broad-based, conversion-friendly degree: students arrive from a wide range of undergraduate disciplines — business, humanities, science, engineering — and build an international management foundation that prepares them for global careers. The programme particularly suits graduates who want a global management perspective without narrowing too early into a single functional specialism.¹

Curriculum & Structure

The programme runs over 12 months and combines coursework with applied, experiential learning. The curriculum covers the core pillars of international management — strategy, finance, marketing, operations and organisational behaviour — taught through a global lens. A distinctive element is an immersive international study trip to a major corporation, which embeds real-world strategic context into the academic programme.¹

The programme concludes with an international consultancy project in which student teams work on live business challenges for corporate partners — a capstone that both builds practical skills and generates employer connections before graduation.¹ Teaching is entirely in English, and the Dublin location places students at the heart of one of Europe’s most internationally oriented business ecosystems, home to the European headquarters of many global technology and financial services firms.

Application & Deadlines

Trinity admits to the MSc in International Management on a rolling basis for a September start. The 2026 cycle closes around 31 July 2026, but the school reviews applications as they arrive and cohort places fill progressively throughout the year — applying early meaningfully improves your chances of securing a place.² Dates for the 2027/28 intake had not been published at the time of writing.

The programme does not publish a minimum GMAT score, and entry requirements focus on undergraduate academic record, relevant experience and motivation demonstrated through personal statement and references.

Tuition & Funding

Fees for the 2026/27 intake are €17,150 for EU students and €24,500 for non-EU students — a single programme year, so these are all-in tuition figures.² By the standards of FT top-40 MiM programmes, the non-EU fee is competitive, and the EU rate is among the more accessible in the ranking. Trinity Business School offers a limited number of merit scholarships; prospective students should check the school’s funding pages for current availability.

Dublin’s cost of living is meaningful — typically €12,000–€18,000 per year for accommodation, food and transport — but the city’s concentration of global employers and its English-language environment are significant advantages for internationally mobile students.

Career Outcomes

The Financial Times 2025 ranking reports a weighted three-year salary of US $78,411 and an 83% employment rate at three months for Trinity MiM graduates.⁵ Trinity’s own career statistics indicate approximately 76% of graduates received a job offer within three months of completing the programme¹ (school-reported figure; no school-published median salary is available).

Graduates enter a range of sectors — consulting, technology, financial services, consumer packaged goods and energy — in roles spanning management consulting, finance, marketing, sales and operations. Employers who recruit from the programme include Accenture, Deloitte, EY, KPMG and Grant Thornton in professional services; Microsoft and Oracle in technology; and Kerry Group and Davy in Irish industry and financial markets. Dublin’s position as a European hub for both financial services and technology multinationals gives the programme strong local placement alongside international reach.

Campus & Reputation

Trinity’s main campus is in the centre of Dublin — a Georgian campus that is both a working university and a recognised cultural landmark. Trinity Business School occupies modern facilities within that environment. The combination of a 430-year-old university brand, triple-crown accreditation and a top-40 FT ranking gives the MSc in International Management a strong foundation for international employer recognition.

For a broader look at the MiM market and how to position yourself, see our guides on whether a MiM is worth it in 2026 and on feeling at home abroad as a student.