The Cork Chapter of the MBA Association held the first of it Autumn/Winter programme of events at Cork Institute of Technology's Rubicon Centre on Wednesday 3rd October 2012. The topic for discussion for the evening was ‘From Idea to Profit' – looking at what is required from the generation of an idea to its commercialisation. The event was addressed by two speakers Paul Healy, manager of the Rubicon Centre and Cork based entrepreneur, Pat Lynch of Compliance & Risks.... More

Join us at the NUI Galway Conference and Gala Black tie dinner to Celebrate 40 Years of MBA Success on Friday 25th January 2013. 40 Years a-growing in Business & Management: Learning from the Past, Leading the Future.... More

The MBA Association's mentoring programme continues and we follow the progress made by our chosen start up companies with the support of the Irish Times who ask the question: Mentoring - are two heads really better than one?... More

2013 marks the return of the annual national MBAAI Conference. This will be the headline event for the MBA Association of Ireland in 2013 with "RESTORING CONFIDENCE, BUILDING BUSINESS" as our theme.... More

The MBA Association of Ireland, South Eastern Chapter recently hosted a site visit event to Lake Region Medical in New Ross. The event commenced with a tour of the company's facilities, followed by a presentation and a Q&A session .... More

CD is proud to promote and participate in a new and exciting initiative from the Irish Research Council (IRC).... More

The MBA Association of Ireland has initiated a mentor programme which is assisting young companies based in the Guinness Enterprise Centre in Dublin. The programme is being featured in The Irish Times through a series of profiles of the companies involved and their MBA mentors.... More

Are you interested in applying for a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) programme at Waterford Institute of Technology.... More

The MBA Association, in conjunction with the School of Business at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT), is pleased to be able to offer members the opportunity to travel with the WIT Executive MBA class on its International Management trip to Boston in September 2013.... More

The Western Chapter of the MBA Association and CIMA West of Ireland held an event this week which provided an overview of the challenging external environment which impacts Ireland's recovery from a number of perspectives.... More

University College Cork is delighted to announce that Ronan Murray of Ernst & Young is the first recipient of the Deloitte UCC Executive MBA Prize as the outstanding student of the recently graduated class.... More

After a very successful 2011 with varied topics and outstanding speakers, we bring you the first instalment in the Beauchamps Speaker Series 2012 on Wednesday 18th January with a panel discussion and open forum with a panel of the lead lights within Entrepreneurship and Start-Up Investment and Support.... More

The 22 Ulster players, who have donned the famous red jersey of the British Lions ranging from Jack Kyle (1950 tour) through to Stephen Ferris (2009 tour) will come together on Friday 3rd February for a ‘Leadership through Sport' masterclass, jointly hosted by the MBA Association, Queens University and Sport Northern Ireland.... More

The MBA Association of Ireland South Eastern Chapter was delighted to welcome Professor Zhuang who focused on the theme of doing business in China, with an emphasis on his experiences and perspectives of working with some of world's leading multinationals with operations in China.... More

An opportunity for MBAs has come across our desk. A Government owned college in the Middle East has hired Teaching Options to recruit a range of staff with backgrounds in Business, Finance, Transport & Logistics, Law, Engineering, IT and English Language Training.... More

After a very successful 2011 with varied topics and outstanding speakers, the Dublin Chapter brought the first instalment in the Beauchamps Speaker Series 2012 with leading lights within Entrepreneurship and Start-Up Investment and Support.... More

The South Eastern Chapter was pleased to host a presentation, entitled ‘Revenue Risk Profiling and Compliance Interventions' which was be presented by Mark Flanagan, Assistant Principal Officer, who is the Compliance Manager for Revenue South East's Large Enterprise Branch in Kilkenny.... More

The upcoming referendum looks set to be a close run contest, with no shortage of contributors on both sides. The MBA Association of Ireland is hosting a debate in Waterford at which members can hear and debate the different perspectives on this crucial referendum. We are also polling members to determine the view of MBAs on this business-critical topic. Please let us know your voting intentions at surveymonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MBAAI... More

Hit by a double whammy of increased need and reduced revenues, Ireland's not-for-profit organisations need to be innovative to serve their stakeholders. That was the clear message from the most recent event in the MBA Association of Ireland speaker series, which was hosted by Beauchamps Solicitors in Dublin.... More

When Brian McIvor started his career, his boss told him he would be working in insurance to age 65. Now a career coach and author, McIvor said the environment has changed radically.... More

Former Ulster star Matt McCullough proved his talents aren't limited to the rugby pitch when he picked up the Best Overall Student Award from the University of Ulster last night.... More

The MBA Association was delighted to welcome MBBAI member, Newstalk Economics Editor and Sunday Independent Columnist Marc Coleman to provide a progress update on Ireland's journey through these times of domestic and European economic turmoil and in particular the implications of the Minister for Finance's Budget 2012 . Marc was joined by Robert Henson, Tax Principal at Mason Hayes & Curran who gave an overview of the key business impacts of the budget.... More

The dramatic landscape and splendour of the prestigious K Club was the setting for the 10th MBA Association Golf Outing.... More

Each year the MBA Association of Ireland brings together the best student brains from MBA courses across the country and tests them in an intensive strategy competition held over one day. The Strategy Forum presents the only opportunity for students from MBA Programmes from all over Ireland to pit their wits, skills and learning against each other in open competition. Participating teams compete to conceive and construct robust corporate strategies for a specially selected case study focusing on blue chip companies and these are formally presented before a judging panel and an invited audience.... More

This is the Butlers slogan and at the heart of this successful Irish business since 1932, now trading with Butlers cafes and shops in Ireland and Butlers chocolates for sale throughout the world.... More

Tom Brennan and Patsy Carney, MBA graduates of Limerick University, and founders of EirGen, were in the news of late as their company Eirgen celebrated a significant investment from one of the largest pharmaceutical firms in the Middle East.... More

Strong support among Yes voters for ‘second referendum'... More

The Northern Chapter of the MBA Association is delighted to support the Rotary Club of Belfast who are holding this unique Charity Garden Party to celebrate 100 years Rotary service in Ireland and to collect funds for charity.... More

The Northern Chapter and Open University (OUI) have confirmed British Lions legend and solicitor Trevor Ringland as speaker for an exclusive event on mediation and negotiation skills which will take place over coming months. With further big names to be made public over the next few weeks the event is promising to be something very special.... More

Social media is more known for B2C, however social media is very relevant to B2B. This ˝ day workshop will be punchy and to the point. It is will be presented with the problem first, then the solution and the process by which you would use Social media tools to acquire B2B customers.... More

Can organisations re-energise from within? The MBA Association South Eastern Chapter and CIMA are holding a unique Energising Organisational Success workout session with top Career Psychologist and T-Space Director Karen Gray.... More

Its Par 4 Seventh tee is ranked amongst the world's best golfing experiences, and this June, MBA Association members can test their skills at the splendid European Club at Brittas Bay, at the Association's annual Golf Outing.... More

When a top team fails to function, it can paralyze a whole company. Here's what CEOs need to watch out for, from the latest McKinsey Quarterly.... More

For many of us the thought of walking into a room full of strangers to forge new bonds can make us break into a cold sweat! Caitlin O'Connor has plenty of encouragement for introvert networkers.... More

The current challenging business climate has forced many businesses to consider restructuring in order to continue trading - Beauchamps Solicitors, Sponsors of the 2011 Inspiration Series, have some advice for directors.... More

Waterford Institute of Technology in association with the MBAAI wish to afford the opportunity to a limited number of MBAAI members to join them on their next overseas study tour in Boston in September 2011.... More

This practical one-day workshop, will help members understand the concepts behind social networking, the most popular social networking platforms, and how to use them to promote themselves and their organisation.... More

What's happening in our banks and do they have the capacity or capability to support ambitious Irish businesses as we exit recession? What are the alternatives?... More

The South Eastern Chapter are delighted to welcome you to visit the Jim Bolger Stable in Coolcullen in County Kilkenny... More

Members of the MBA Association of Ireland gathered at Beauchamps Solicitors in Dublin to hear Hugo MacNeill, Managing Director Ireland of Goldman Sachs, speak about the essential ingredients for outstanding performance in elite sport, and how these are transferable to the workplace . The 37-times capped former Irish rugby international drew on his own experiences in building a successful career in investment banking, having excelled in one of the most demanding of team sports.... More

We resume the Beauchamps Inspiration Series with a look behind the scenes chaired by Paula Weir with three of Ireland's most prominent CEO's of recent years : Patrick Coveney, Pat McCann and Margaret Sweeney.... More

We are delighted to welcome MBBAI member, Newstalk Economics Editor and Sunday Independent Columnist Marc Coleman to give us a progress update on Ireland's journey through these times of domestic and European economic turmoil and in particular the implications of the Minister for Finance's Budget 2012 speech due on 6 December. Marc will be joined by Robert Henson, Tax Principal at Mason Hayes & Curran who will also give an overview of the key business impacts of the budget.... More

We are pleased to invite you to a Speaker event in association with 'Profit Analytics' & C.I.M.A. entitled Customer Profitability Analysis.... More

For the seventh instalment in the Beauchamps Inspiration Series, we are delighted to welcome Dr Don Thornhill, Chairman of the National Competitiveness Council and Cormac Kearns, Managing Director, Masonite Ireland, to explore the renewal of Ireland's competitive position as a location for sustainable manufacturing jobs.... More

The MBA Association of Ireland, in partnership with Ansons presents an exclusive business lunch showcasing Innovation, Imagination and Excellence.... More

The MBA Association of Ireland (Southern Chapter) is delighted to welcome Dr Matt Dempsey, Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal, and Mr Alan Kingston, co-founder of Glenillen Foods (along with his wife Valerie), to explain how the "Irish Agri-Food business is – Leading the way out of recession".... More

After a covering a variety of topics and welcoming many outstanding speakers, we bring you the final installment in the Beauchamps Inspiration Series on Thursday 17th November with Hugo MacNeill, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Ireland and outstanding former Irish Rugby International.... More

This year marks 45 years of the MBA at the UCD Smurfit Business School, making it the longest running MBA programme in Europe. To celebrate, the UCD School of Business hosted a special 45th Anniversary Dinner for MBA graduates on Thursday, 10th November in the Conrad Hotel, Dublin.... More

Family-owned companies need to be run with emotional, as well as professional leadership. That's one area where senior family members often have a crucial role to play, according to experts at Insead Business School.... More

The MBA Association of Ireland, in partnership with Ansons presents an exclusive business lunch showcasing Innovation, Imagination and Excellence. Three top innovators from Northern Ireland and beyond addressed a major event at Hillsborough Castle (on Thursday October 27 2011) which was attended by the management elite of the local business community.... More

MBAAI members offer their professional view on a topical issue Do you know where you're going to?............the value of career planning... More

Ms Sheena Murphy & Ann Donohue from Career Decisions Ireland made a presentation to the MBA class and guests of the MBA Association at WIT on 17th November to talk about preparing MBAs for the job market.... More

The MBA Association of Ireland Southern Chapter opens its autumn series of events with an invitation to its members to visit CononoPhillips at Whitegate Oil Refinery.... More

Despite perceived low market valuations, it's actually a busy time for small business disposals. UK and overseas firms are looking to develop a presence on the Irish market and Irish businesses too are seeking to expand their customer base.... More

More than mere entertainment but much more than a business, Ireland's sporting bodies present unique challenges for their leadership teams. This was just one of the insights at A Conversation on the Business of Sport, part of the Eastern Chapter of the MBA Association's Beauchamp's Series of talks.... More

The event was presented by Gavin Dixon who is Managing Director, Business IT Solutions. www.bits.ie. Gavin gave a relaxed and very informative session, which covered a myriad of different areas in Smart Technology and current developments.... More

The Northern Chapter recently enjoyed a visit to one of the four NI sites of Bombardier Aerospace. Mr Stephen Cowan, General Manager of the Supply Chain, welcomed the forty strong delegates, from a wide range of professional backgrounds, to the purpose designed and newly constructed ‘Pilot Hall' premises.... More

Members of the Northern Chapter have recently had the great pleasure to attend an Arthur Cox event at Deanes restaurant in Belfast, aptly named EconoGoumet. Combining economics with gastronomy, the purpose of this business evening was to provide a backdrop and an excellent opportunity for business people to meet and greet in highly salubrious and decadent surroundings.... More

The MBA Association of Ireland, South Eastern Chapter in association with CIMA South East held a 2013 Budget briefing and Diary Launch on Thursday 6th December.... More

The MBAAI mentorship series in the Irish Times continues, with 5 young companies in the Guinness Enterprise Centre benefiting from the counsel of experienced MBA mentors. Among them is nextgen consumer insights provider MySmark... More

Our thoughts may be far from the fairways at this time of year, but already you can pencil in the date of the ever-popular MBA golf outing in 2013.... More

UCD Smurfit MBA graduate Stephen Smith on the launch at Citibank this week of his brainchild, the MBA World Trophy, an initiative which will bring Wharton, LBS and over 20 other universities to Ireland in a business competition with a difference.... More

The event commenced with the handing over of the guard from the outgoing Chair, Mr Tim Regan to the incoming Chair, Ms Suzanne Ryan. Ms Ryan said that she was looking forward to working with a successful team in delivering relevant, topical and fun events for the year ahead.... More

Cathal Brady, an MBA graduate from UCD Smurfit, was the recipient of the Association of MBAs (AMBA) 2012 Entrepreneurial Venture Award in London in October in respect of the company he founded, Ultan Technologies.... More

The MBAAI is happy to support the Ireland Funds Business Plan Competition, which gives recent graduates and post-graduate students an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to win €10,000 and incubation space in the Guinness Enterprise Centre.... More

The NUI Galway MBA 40th Anniversary Conference and Gala dinner takes place 25th January in Galway. The MBA programme commenced in 1972 and there are over 500 alumni with many in senior management positions in global businesses.... More

Grainne Barron, founder of Foxframe technology, recently won the Startup Category in the Image Magazine Business Woman of the Year awards.... More

Monday, 26 November, 2012: NUI Galway's Executive MBA, in association with the MBA Association of Ireland Western Chapter, recently hosted its fifth Masterclass event. Entitled Maximising Human Potential & Performance: Lessons from Sports Psychology and Business the Masterclass included a line-up of high-profile speakers including Professor Eamon O'Shea, Caroline Currid, Martin Conroy and Seán McGowan, who shared their insights and personal experiences in a discussion chaired by businessman Pádraig Ó Céidigh.... More

If you have an idea for an innovative, start-up business that has the potential to grow in International Markets, then Enterprise Ireland can assist you through our forthcoming series of Entrepreneurship workshops.... More

The first of the 2 talks were delivered by James Corbett, who is founder and CEO of MissionV. MissionV is a not-for-profit organisation developing online game-based learning experiences for students at risk of significantly underachieving.... More

The final MBAAI event of the year was a discussion around the 2013 budget. As usual there was a good turnout of members. Mason Hayes & Curran kindly hosted the launch of our 2013 Diary and Yearbook.... More

Darren Tutty – Chair of the South Eastern Chapter in association with CIMA South East recently held a top class event which was facilitated by Dr. Fergus Heffernan and Gavin Dixon. They considered the topic of Cyber Bullying from a social and technology view point . It was the finest of events and the Committee would have liked to see more members from the South East in attendance.... More

Lord Alderdice, Ian Coulter, Brian Speers and Trevor Ringland took time over dinner to share some of their experiences of negotiating and mediating with MBAAI members at the Ulster Reform Club in Belfast last week.... More

One of Northern Ireland's most respected journalists, Eamonn Mallie, presents a lunchtime seminar and interactive debate on the changing political and media landscapes in Northern Ireland.... More

MBA graduate Donal Ryan, managing director of Equinome, was in the news recently announcing that the company has set up an office in Australia. The announcement was made at an event in EI's offices in Sydney with Minister Leo Varadker.... More

Answering this question was at the heart of a workshop dedicated to developing one's leadership capability, which took place recently at University College Cork.... More

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Business thinker and organisational theorist Charles Handy will take to the stage in Dublin for the first time in many years, talking to the theme of "The Changing Shape of Work and Home".... More

IBAT College are running a Taster Session for the MBA programme on Wednesday, June 13th.... More

The University of Ulster's Business School has become the first university in the UK to gain CFA (Chartered Financial Analysts) UK recognition of its BSc (Hons) Finance and Investment Analysis degree.... More

The brightest of Ireland's MBA (Master of Business Administration) brains from 5 major business schools battled it out on Saturday in the annual MBA Association of Ireland MBA Strategy Forum, with NUI Galway emerging as victors after a day of rigorous competition. It marks the second time NUI Galway has won the title.... More

Robert Cooper and Darren Tutty from the MBA Association of Ireland recently attended the UL Kemmy Business School, MBA Open Evening. The evening involved various presentations by Dr O'Regan and former graduates and a presentation on the benefits of joining the MBA Association from Darren Tutty and Robert Cooper. ... More

Those vying for the MBA Captains Prize at the K Club in June had to endure atrocious conditions, with heavy downfalls all day ensuring the winner would be a worthy one!... More

After a period of dormancy, the Mid-West Chapter of the MBA Association has been rejuvenated and re-formed. The new committee is planning a busy season of events to cater for the many MBA alumni of the University of Limerick and elsewhere who are resident or work in the region.... More

Several new appointments were made to the board of the MBAAI at a board meeting earlier this month.... More

The Eastern Chapter once again gives members the opportunity to hear insights from the very top of Irish business when it invites CEOs Sean Egan of Aviva (pictured), Paul Finnerty of ABP Foods and Mairead Cosgrave of Business and Training Solutions (BTSi) to come together to discuss the challenges of leading organisations in Ireland in the current climate.... More

We invited Lisa-Nicole Dunne of Focus Ireland (and a fellow MBA) to tell us about a CSR initiative which will see business leaders spend a night out in the cold in Iveagh Gardens next month.... More

The Importance of Networking was the theme of an evening organised this week by the Western Chapter at NUIG Cairnes Business School.... More

The Northern Chapter kicks off a busy autumn with a visit next month to defence contractor Thales in Belfast on 9 October. Based around the theme of staying competitive in the global defence sector, it comprises a tour of the Machine Shop and Operations area, as well as a presentation on the competitive environment.... More

The South East Chapter are currently planning a number of events which commence with a site visit to Keenan's in Carlow.... More

Most business people admit to hankering for a more entrepreneurial spirit in their organisation.... More

From Gavin Blake, Associate, Renewable Energy Group, Beauchamps Solicitors.... More

Members will shortly receive a renewal notification in respect of their annual membership subscription, which is due in October. The full rate for the coming year is €150, but members availing of the new direct debit option receive a 20% discount, taking their annual subscription below last year's level.... More

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WIT School of Business recently hosted its final leadership conference as part of the new professional development series on the Executive MBA Programme. The professional development programme focuses attention on the personal and professional development of MBA executives through the application of practice based techniques. It combines cases, reflective exercises, participation at guest speaker events, and the coordination of a leadership conference event so as to highlight the key role and contribution of the programme in developing leadership capability.... More

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The South Eastern Chapter was pleased to host a presentation, entitled ‘Revenue Risk Profiling and Compliance Interventions' which was presented by Mark Flanagan, Assistant Principal Officer, who is the Compliance Manager for Revenue South East's Large Enterprise Branch in Kilkenny.... More