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 closed on 31 July 2026; Trinity Business School’s admissions page states that applications for the September 2027 intake open in November 2026, and that places are limited and programmes may fill during the cycle.⁷ No closing date for the 2027 cycle has been published yet. The school reviews applications as they arrive — applicants can expect feedback within two to three weeks of submitting — so applying early in the cycle meaningfully improves your chances of securing a place.⁷ On accepting an offer you pay a non-refundable €500 deposit towards your fees.⁷

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

Trinity now publishes its 2027/28 figures: €17,150 for EU students and €25,150 for non-EU students — a single programme year, so these are all-in tuition figures.² The non-EU rate rose by €650 from the €24,500 Trinity published for 2026/27; the EU rate is unchanged. Trinity states that the fee includes the travel, academic and accommodation costs of the International Week Abroad, so the headline number bundles something several peers charge for separately, and that EU status is decided by residency rather than nationality — you need to have lived in the EU for three of the previous five years to qualify for the EU rate.² Fees may be paid in two instalments, though applicants from visa-required countries may need to pay in full in order to travel.²

Two costs sit alongside tuition: the non-refundable €500 deposit on accepting an offer, and Student Levies & Charges, which Trinity records as €314 for the 2026/27 academic year and describes as subject to change.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.