MBA Testimonials

"I can absolutely say that the University of Galway MBA brought, and continues to bring, a perspective to my thinking that would otherwise not be there today. Completing the MBA was certainly hard work, but ultimately very fulfilling and personally rewarding. It continues to be the gold standard for anyone looking to move into a management role or change in career orientation.”

"In less than a year of completing the University of Galway MBA, CBRE recruited me for an EMEA Account Director role. This is a key senior leadership position within their market leading Global Workplace Solutions Division, where I lead the operational delivery of an Integrated Facilities Management solution for one of CBRE’s high value global pharmaceutical clients."

"What I believe makes the MBA so unique is everyone’s different backgrounds, there is such a depth of knowledge and experience sharing ideas in the same room. Choosing to study the MBA at the University of Galway has allowed me to start thinking about the future without jeopardizing the present. The quality of this course has accelerated my professional and personal development, and I am a better person having come through this program. The part-time aspect allows me to give equal priority to both my studies and my training, giving me confidence that I have chosen the right place to progress my career and prepare me for life after sport."

"The University of Galway MBA offered me networking possibilities nationally and specifically in the west of Ireland. Also, for the block release and blended learning approach enabled me to step out of my day job for a short period each month, and focus on the learnings for those days I had dedicated to the MBA. The investment in the MBA paid off immediately. In the middle of the MBA programme, I was successful in becoming director of operations for the Californian based pharmaceutical filtration company Meissner, which was setting up its first European manufacturing facility in Castlebar, Co Mayo. I can 100 per cent say this opportunity would not have materialised without the recognition of the value of an MBA, and most importantly the learnings and friendships gained from my classmates during the MBA programme."

"Most organisations see it as an advantage. The knowledge you build as part of the learning process not only influences others and makes you more effective, but it also gives you more confidence and helps set yourself apart from the crowd.”

"I continue to use my MBA as a reference point when developing and executing company strategy. For me the MBA acted as a springboard for my career. It consolidated my work experience into a recognizable entity."

"The International gateway module was the main highlight for me. The International gateway module combines tuition and experiential learning in a global business context, delivered in collaboration with academic partner, Fordham University, NY (Lincoln Center Campus, Manhattan). The experience gave me the opportunity to visit businesses, attend lectures and interact with business leaders in an international setting"

"It was the McGinty Scholarship that enabled and empowered me to pursue the MBA. Not only did it make the endeavour more financially accessible, the true value-add came from the opportunity to engage with Dr McGinty herself and with the board of luminary female leaders that she has engaged as advisors for the scholarship recipients."

"As an international student at University of Galway, the MBA programme provided me with a broader perspective and appreciation for diverse viewpoints. The two year programme is comprised of modules that will challenge you inside and outside of the classroom, yet the takeaways are both rewarding and character building. I am confident that I now have the business tools, leadership abilities and emotional intelligence to progress my career in Ireland and abroad."

"Completing the MBA gave me the business and leadership acumen and credentials needed to open doors within my organization and externally, allowing me to credibly apply for roles and take responsibilities that previously were out of my reach; and am now gearing up for a major vertical move within my company."

"Undertaking the MBA has definitely broadened my skillset and specifically afforded me with an opportunity to hone my strategic thinking, financial management and risk appraisal abilities. Four months after completing my studies I was promoted at work and now have responsibility for a large team. I am more confident when dealing with unpredictable situations and I believe the MBA has given me the skillset to do so with confidence."

"I was a financial controller in a US multinational when I started the MBA. As I had a finance-focused role, I wanted to use the MBA to expand my strategic knowledge, which would allow me to understand the business outside the functional boundaries of finance. The structure of the programme made it very easy to apply the learnings to my day job immediately, and really opened up new opportunities for growth within my role."

"Studying the University of Galway MBA has given me has provided me with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of today’s business world and more confidence in my leadership abilities.”

"The University of Galway MBA is an energetic, diverse and incredibly broad program that can act as a catalyst for considerable positive change in an individual and in their professional and private lives. Above all, it imbues graduates with the ability to conduct business at all levels of an organisation, anywhere in the world and blends the classic functional, analytical and ethical MBA modules with innovative, bespoke subjects (such as Team Empowerment and Storytelling for Leaders) and a healthy West-of-Ireland supportive and empathetic environment coupled with high levels of respect for the individual. The program contains very valuable learning material, excellent networking opportunities, lively in-class debate and viewpoints and content that have fundamentally changed my opinions on many topics."