MSc in International Business

MSc in International Business is a postgraduate (master's) course in business & management at National College of Ireland in Dublin, Ireland. It takes Full time; see course page, with intakes in January; check the course page for September.

National College of Ireland is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €17,000 a year, about ₹18 lakh.

NCI's international fee for all master's courses (fees revised annually; confirm for your 2027 intake). Automatic merit scholarships of up to €5,000 may reduce it

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Ireland as a whole: €12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at National College of Ireland for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Master's courses usually need a level 8 honours degree at 2.2 or higher, or equivalent; ask NCI how your Indian degree percentage maps to a 2.2.
• The MSc in Data Analytics also needs evidence of programming experience and technical or mathematical problem-solving skills; non-cognate graduates can be considered under RPEL.
• Graduates without an IT degree can take the one-year Higher Diploma in Science in Computing first.

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (min. 6.0 per skill), PTE 66, TOEFL iBT 86 (pre-2026 scale) or Duolingo 120.

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This course starts in: January; check the course page for September.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Ireland, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport copy
• Degree certificates and transcripts
• English test certificate (issued within 2 years of the start date)
• CV and statement as listed on the course page

• Masters Academic Merit Scholarship

  Master's

  Value: Up to €5,000

  International students with a master's offer for September or January; assessed automatically on previous academic performance, no form needed.

  Official page

• Higher Diploma Scholarship

  Higher Diploma

  Value: €4,000

  Offer holders for the Higher Diploma in Science in Computing or Data Analytics (International); assessed automatically on academic performance.

  Official page

• Undergraduate Academic Scholarship

  Undergraduate

  Value: €2,000–€3,000 a year

  International students starting a full undergraduate programme from year 1, assessed on academic transcripts and other criteria.

  Official page

• Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES)

  Master's

  Value: See the HEA scheme for the award

  Up to 2 places at NCI; priority to high-calibre applicants with a full offer, including School of Business master's and the MSc in AI, AI for Business, Fintech and Open Data Practice.

  Official page

National College of Ireland (NCI) is a third-level college in Dublin's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), in the Docklands. It dates from 1951 and marks its 75th anniversary in 2026. NCI receives funding from the Higher Education Authority and its degrees are QQI awards.

NCI teaches business, computing, psychology and education. Its School of Computing runs master's courses in data analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cyber security and fintech, and its School of Business offers master's courses in management, international business, finance, accounting, marketing, HRM and business analytics.

Business & Management courses at other universities in Ireland

• Master of Business in International Businessamerican-college-dublin1 year (full time); QQI Level 9 · €10,000 / year
• Master of Business Administration (MBA in International Business)american-college-dublin1 year (full time) · €10,000 / year
• Master of Business Administration in Energy Managementamerican-college-dublin1 year (full time) · €10,000 / year
• Master of Science in Business ManagementAtlantic Technological University1 year (full time, 90 credits) · €15,000 / year
• Master of Science in Supply Chain AnalyticsAtlantic Technological UniversityFull time or part time; check the course page for length · €14,000 / year
• MA in International Businesscct-college-dublin90 ECTS, full time · €12,000 / year

More courses at National College of Ireland

• MSc in Data Analytics1 year full time over three semesters, including a practicum or internship · €17,000 / year
• MSc in Artificial IntelligenceFull time; see course page · €17,000 / year
• MSc in CybersecurityFull time; see course page · €17,000 / year
• MSc in Cloud ComputingFull time; see course page · €17,000 / year
• MSc in Business Analytics for Decision MakersFull time; see course page · €17,000 / year
• MSc in Artificial Intelligence for BusinessFull time; see course page · €17,000 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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