Application & FAQs

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Entry criteria

  • At least five years of professional or managerial experience.
  • A degree, professional qualification, or solid track record of business achievement.
  • Proof of English proficiency, where required. IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5), TOEFL 100 (no score below 23), a Pearson Test of English (Academic) 75 (no score below 69), or Duolingo English Test (minimum score of 130 with no section below 110).
  • A GMAT Executive Assessment (EA) is not required at the point of application. However, it may be requested as part of the admissions review process.  If required, the preferred minimum EA score is 140/200. Applicants may be considered for a waiver at the discretion of the MBA Admissions Team, typically following a review of application and personal call. Please click HERE for further information on the test structure, official preparation guides, and practice tests.

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Admissions Process

We have a four step admissions process.

  • Visit our website and complete all sections of the online application form.
  • Include 2 professional references to showcase your skills and experience.
  • Upload your CV.
  • Upload your degree certificate or transcript of your results.
  • IELTS or TOEFL score report (if English is not your native language).
  • Submit your application and pay the application fee (€40).

  • Following assessment of your application further information may be required, as a result a candidate may be asked to interview with a member of our admissions team or a Programme Director.

  • A conditional offer is awarded to a successful candidate to provisionally book their place on the Trinity MBA while they meet the condition(s) of their offer. For example, a candidate may be requested to undertake a GMAT test or perhaps an English Language Test.
  • A full offer is awarded to a successful candidate that meets all requirements of entry. Scholarship applicants are also informed of their scholarship award at this time and the candidate is given a set period to accept or decline their offer.

  • Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.