The UL MBA graduates learning experiences

  • Sector: Law Enforcement

    Mike Fleming

    Superintendent, An Garda Síochána

    Mike used his time on the MBA programme to hone the skills and strategic tools he needed to take the next step in his career.

  • Sector: Retail

    Jean McCabe

    CEO, Retail Excellence Ireland

    Jean came to the MBA programme as an entrepreneur looking to gain new perspectives and skills to enhance her career.

  • Sector: Healthcare Recruitment

    James Ring

    CEO, TTM Healthcare Group

    James saw how the MBA programme could help him to merge his knowledge and soft skills to become a more effective leader.

  • Sector: Healthcare

    Alan O'Gorman

    Director of Nursing, HSE

    Alan used his experience on the UL MBA to help improve his leadership skills and confidence in his team and stakeholders.

  • Sector: Finance

    Paulina Wysocka

    Senior Manager, Bank of Ireland

    Paulina saw improvements in her leadership abilities almost immediately after taking part in the UL MBA programme.

  • Sector: Retail

    Michelle Gallagher

    Chief Executive Officer, Limerick Chamber

    Michelle balanced family and work, bolstered her management knowledge and capability, re-shaped her decision making and increased her confidence.

  • Sector: Education

    Jennifer Moroney Ward

    CEO, Limerick City Partnership

    Jennifer explains how those from the community and voluntary sector benefit from a UL MBA.

  • Sector: Healthcare

    Danny Rock

    Director of Global Sourcing, Stryker

    Danny balanced international travel and study, built a strong network, and enhanced his skillset to receive a promotion.

  • Sector: Public Sector

    Katie Clair

    Principal Officer, Revenue

    Katie explains the value of the UL MBA experience for those working in the public sector.

  • Sector: Aviation

    Michael Barcoe

    Airline Pilot, Aer Lingus

    Michael took on a corporate MBA from UL to help him move into management roles.

  • Sector: Healthcare

    Barry O’Sullivan

    Senior Manager Outpatient Pharmacy, Imperial College London Diabetes Centre

    Barry joined the UL MBA programme to help speed his journey into management.

  • Sector: Aviation

    John Butler

    Pilot, Emirates

    For John, the 3-day block format of the UL MBA was a good fit for his busy home and work life.

  • Sector: Technology

    Haidee McMahon

    Founder, SEAPINK Partners

    The UL MBA’s unique 3-day block format helped Haidee to successfully juggle work, family and study.

  • Sector: SME

    Marie Clifford

    Managing Director, ATC

    Marie joined UL MBA’s programme to help shape the strategy for her enterprise and push for growth.

Student Stats

Our students come from hugely diverse career backgrounds*,
delivering a unique MBA experience.

Rewarding excellence

UL offers a varying number of merit-based scholarships each year, aimed at attracting a diverse student population, many of whom would not otherwise have access to an MBA programme. UL partners with the 30% Club to offer an MBA scholarship for women who want to maximise their career potential. All scholarships are open to all applicants who have a level 8 degree and at least 4 years’ experience (Equivalent qualifications are considered). Individual MBA applicants, who believe they may be a scholarship candidate, can contact the MBA course director for more information.

Strong calibre of professionals

Learn within a group of high calibre peers. An MBA programme is a shared learning experience. To create such a dynamic you need a group of students with a variety of experiences, perspectives and ideas. At UL we are fortunate to attract a strong and varied cross section of high calibre people to our MBA programme from both indigenous and international businesses and organisations.

Employers of past and present students

At UL we attract a strong and varied cross section of high calibre people from both indigenous and international businesses and organisations to our MBA programme. Below are just some of the organisations for whom our past and present students work.

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Lecturers

  • Executive MBA Programme Director - Prof. Michele O’Dwyer

    If you have any specific queries on any element of the UL Executive MBA programme, please get in touch with me directly using my contact details below.

    E: Michele.ODwyer@ul.ie
    T: +353 (0)61 213161

Full List of Lecturers

  • Prof. Philip O’Regan

    Financial Reporting

  • Prof. John Fahy

    Market Orientation and Customer Focus

  • Dr. Noreen Heraty

    Organisational Behaviour

  • Dr. Siobhan Tiernan

    Air Transport Characteristics

  • Dr. John Carr

    Supply Chain Management

  • Prof. Michael Morley

    Managing in the International Context

  • Dr. Helen Purtill

    Data Analysis for Business Decisions

  • Prof. Bernadette Andreosso

    Globalisation and International Economic Issues

  • Angela Liddy

    Commercial and Corporate Law

  • Dr. John McCarthy

    Corporate Strategy Analysis

  • Prof. Tony Dundon

    Strategic Human Resource Management

  • Dr. Fergal McGrath

    Information Systems and Knowledge Management

  • Prof. Lisa O’Malley

    Relationship Marketing

  • Gene Leonard

    Lean Tools and Techniques

  • Dr. Nuala Ryan

    Strategic Leadership

  • Prof. Michele O’Dwyer

    Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

  • Catriona Burke

    The Strategic Management of Projects: Science and Principles

  • Prof. Ciarán Casey

    Economics

The above teaching faculty are supplemented by a range of MBA subject experts from both industry and other academic institutions.