Application & FAQs
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Entry criteria
- A degree, professional qualification or track record of business achievement.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional or managerial work experience.
- A valid score on GMAT Focus edition or GRE 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 score is GMAT Focus edition 555, GMAC Executive Assessment (EA)140, GRE 150 verbal / 150 quant. Applicants may be considered for a waiver at the discretion of the MBA admissions team, typically following a review of the application and a personal call. To experience the GMAT test, why not attempt the GMAT Mini Quiz HERE * **
- Proof of English proficiency, if 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 (minimum score of 130 with no section below 110).
*We accept the GMAT™ Online exam, which is an online and remote proctored solution developed by GMAC, the maker of the GMAT™ exam. Whilst open to all candidates, the GMAT online format is intended to support candidates working to meet our upcoming application deadlines. Click here for more information about the GMAT™ Online exam.
**The Trinity MBA Admissions Team may waive the test requirement for applicants whose academic or professional background already demonstrates strong quantitative and analytical ability.
Not sure if you’re eligible? Contact us today!
Simply upload your CV and LinkedIn profile on our website, and a member of our Admissions Team will be in touch to guide you through your next steps.
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Admissions Process
We have a four step admissions process.
- 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).
- Complete an asynchronous assessment.
- Upload a GMAT** or GRE score report OR test date if you have not yet undertaken a test.
- Submit your application and pay the application fee (€40).
We operate a rolling admissions process with no fixed deadline, but places are limited, so early application is strongly advised.
- Successful candidates will be asked to meet a member of our admissions team to discuss their background and motivations.
- This is a great opportunity to explore the MBA programme in greater detail and address any questions you may have.
- 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.
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Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.
Typically, once all documents are received you can expect to get feedback in 10 working days.
Yes, the application fee is €40.
Yes, we encourage that you send in your application now even though you have not taken your GMAT. If successful you may gain a conditional offer.
Broadly speaking candidates are chosen based on professional experience, academic achievements, business ethics GMAT and supporting referees.
The typical GMAT of an incoming MBA ranges between 600 and 650. The GMAT is only one of the many criteria used to select applicants, however, we will not normally admit an applicant with a score below 550 or equivalent GMAT Focus score. To compare GMAT scores with the GMAT Focus edition, please click HERE to access the official concordance table.
Yes, an interview is part of the admissions requirement and we strongly recommend a visit to the school as part of your selection process if possible.
The number of private or company-sponsored participants varies from year to year, however the average is about 6 - 10 people, across full and part time classes.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. As we deliberately keep our class size small (45 to 50 students), we strongly recommend early application.
We require applicants to have a minimum of 3 years professional work experience.