Applications for the 2013 MBS are now closed. Register your interest in the 2014 MBS

Successful applicants will meet the following criteria;

Academic Background

• Applicants should hold an honours degree and have attained at least a 2.2 award or an equivalent academic or professional qualification in one of the following areas: Business, Finance, Economics, Science, Engineering, Humanities, Social Science.

For more detailed information on the academic requirements, please contact the School of Asian Studies in UCC at 353 (0) 21 490 3326.

Language Requirements

Proficiency in an Asian language is not a general requirement but will be advantageous with some sponsoring companies.

Funding Requirements

This scholarship funded programme covers the cost of your tuition at UCC and NTU, one return flight from Dublin to Singapore, your international travel & health insurance, health checks and student visas (Valued at approx €30,000 per participant). However, you will need to cover your accommodation and day to day living costs for your time in Ireland and in Singapore, approximately 1,200 euro to 1,600 euro per month over the course of the year. Accommodation and travel costs for participants who undertake work-placements or business trips outside of Singapore will be paid for by your sponsoring company.

Application Process

• Applicants fill out an online application form.
• Applicants will be invited to complete an online psychometric test after they have completed the application form.
• Suitable candidates will be invited to a 1st round screening interview with respected members of various industry bodies and academic representatives in UCC in Cork in October 2012.
• Successful candidates will be invited to a 2nd round interview with Farmleigh Sponsoring Companies in October, November and December 2012.
• Candidates offered positions at Farmleigh companies will commence the programme from the middle of December or beginning of January 2013 year.

How to Apply

Complete the APPLICATION FORM.

Note: Please ensure that you have carefully read all the information provided on this website before you apply.

What happens when you submit your application?

After you have completed the application form you will receive confirmation that your application has been submitted successfully and you will be invited to complete the online psychometric test.

Note: If you have already completed ALL the psychometric assessments as part of this year’s Enterprise Ireland's G4IG programme, you will not be required to complete the online test as part of your application for the MBS Asian Business for 2013.

More information

Should you have any questions or queries, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 00-353-91-880100.

If you have any questions on the academic requirements, please contact the School of Asian Studies at UCC at 353 (0) 21 490 3260.