International Graduate Programme

From Ireland to the world – At Bord Bia we believe in nurturing the next generation of talent, while experiencing the vastness of the world at large. All this while gaining a Masters qualification in Global Business Practice from UCD Smurfit Business School.

Applications are now closed. Please register your interest for the 2025 Bord Bia International Graduate Programme HERE.

What we’re offering

We’re offering YOU a career-changing opportunity. We’re looking to foster the next generation of talent in the Irish food and drink industry. This programme offers invaluable market experience to graduates, which can act as a springboard for a successful career in the food and drink sector. This programme combines on-the-job experiential learning, with a fully-funded monthly bursary, and academic study leading to a UCD Smurfit Business School accredited MSc.

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All participants in the International Graduate programme, regardless of their role will receive:

Fully funded Master’s in Global Business Practice
24 Months work experience in one of Bord Bia’s 15 offices
Competitive bursary
Extensive training in: Consumer Insights, Sustainability, Brand Marketing, Digital Innovation and Leadership.
Continuous feedback, mentoring and coaching through regular Development Priority setting
Professional and Career Development
Membership of the Bord Bia Alumni network
Laptop
Paid business expenses
Employee assistance programme

The Programme Structure

You already know that with our programme, you’ll blend full-time work experience with a full-time Master’s but, you’re probably wondering how that will work in practice.

Don’t worry – it’s completely manageable, here’s how:

You’ll complete 8 modules in total over the 24-month programme. These lectures are delivered on campus in UCD Smurfit Business School.

Students will complete two modules over a two week period in;

Summer 2023
Winter 2023/2024
Summer 2024
Winter 2024/2025

You’ll complete group or individual assignments in the months following each block release and submit these assignments online. Also, there are no exams, so you can easily avoid those late-night cramming sessions.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for graduates from any discipline as long as you have a Level 8 degree on the NFQ Framework and a minimum of 2:2 (expected or attained).

Above that, we want graduates that have a passion for the Irish Food and Drink Industry. We’re working for and with producers that have that passion, so you should too.

We also want graduates that are resilient, motivated, hardworking, and team players.

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