Master of Business in Internationalisation at Waterford Institute of Technology

What is the Master of Business in Internationalisation?

The MBS Internationalisation programme is a one year taught postgraduate business programme that is aimed at students who are interested in developing the skills and knowledge to work in international business environments. Ireland’s export economy has created a set of world class companies and a supporting eco-system of SMEs that in particular has created demand for internationally-orientated business graduates. This course brings graduates to the cutting edge of the discipline by offering an international programme of study incorporating modules in international business negotiations, international strategy and foreign direct investment. The programme aspires to produce graduates who make a critical contribution to the performance and success of international-oriented businesses.

Career Opportunities

A key part of the programme is the collaboration that we maintain with a number of export companies, which act as ‘live’ cases for student engagement with the international business and strategy process. Students also work on integrated projects with commercial companies and start-up entrepreneurs in our business incubation centre (ArcLABS). ArcLABS is a unique state-of- the-art Innovation Centre in WIT where there is a growing community of early stage companies and a base of over 200 highly skilled business and technology professionals.  For example, a number of modules from the programme have practical in-company projects, where a commercial company is a client for consulting work. Our extensive engagement with industry in Ireland and France ensures graduates have the required knowledge and practical skill-set for rapid employment in internationally-oriented companies.  The majority of graduates choose to work in international companies with roles in banking, advertising and international marketing. However, many of our students have also gone on to excel in a range of careers such as human resource management and public relations.

As well as the academic content, our graduate students can avail of a number of career and other support services during their studies. These include a tailored induction programme with a day-long team development event and dedicated workshops on the following topics: groupwork, intercultural communication, academic writing, presentations from past students and panel discussions with lecturers on the programme providing advice and guidance on professional development and career opportunities.

The programme uses a range of highly-experiential learning and assessment methods such as live consultancy projects, group work, case presentations, problem-based learning and integrated work projects. The programme director in association with the WIT Careers Office provides students with significant preparation and mentoring for future careers including ongoing updates and advice regarding applying for positions in companies; interview skills and preparation advice and ongoing e-notifications of vacancies/openings for graduate positions/jobs in Irish and international companies.