The Faculty of Business at Munster Technological University (MTU) is a vibrant and forward-thinking community dedicated to shaping the next generation of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
Operating across MTU Bishopstown campus and MTU Kerry North campus, the Faculty plays a vital role in driving economic, social, and cultural development throughout the South-West region of Ireland and beyond.
Our Programmes
With a diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and research programmes, the Faculty supports learners at every stage of their educational and professional journey. From NFQ Level 6 through to doctoral study, our programmes combine academic excellence with practical, real-world application, ensuring graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in an increasingly global, digital, and sustainable business environment.
MTU Faculty of Business
Discover the Faculty of Business at Munster Technological University, based across MTU's Bishopstown and Kerry North campuses.
Watch the videoOur Approach
Our distinctive approach is grounded in applied learning, industry collaboration, and meaningful engagement with communities and enterprises. Through work placements, live projects, industry partnerships, and professionally informed curricula, students gain valuable experience that prepares them to make an immediate impact in their chosen careers. As a result, our graduates are highly sought after by employers across a wide range of sectors.
The Faculty is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students from all backgrounds can succeed. Guided by MTU's core values of innovation, responsibility, collaboration, creativity, and digital transformation, we empower learners to develop not only as professionals but also as responsible global citizens.
Faculty of Business
Our Departments
Bringing together expertise from seven academic departments, the Faculty offers a rich interdisciplinary environment that encourages innovation, research, and enterprise development.
Our departments include:
- Accounting and Information Systems
- Management and Enterprise
- Marketing and International Business
- Organisation and Professional Development
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Business
- Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism
Our History
Established as part of Munster Technological University following the merger of Cork Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Tralee in 2021, the Faculty builds upon a proud legacy of educational excellence while embracing new opportunities for growth and collaboration. The appointment of the Faculty leadership team in 2025 marked an exciting new chapter, strengthening our shared vision of delivering transformative business education, impactful research, and meaningful engagement with industry and society.
Today, the Faculty of Business stands as a key partner in regional development and a catalyst for innovation, connecting education, research, and enterprise to create opportunities for individuals, organisations, and communities. Through our commitment to excellence, relevance, and impact, we are helping to shape a more resilient, prosperous, and sustainable future for the region and beyond.
Our Faculty
Our Values: Inclusive, collaborative, innovative, responsible and future-focused
Our Vision: To shape the future of business through transformative education, applied research and collaborative innovation
Our Mission: To lead change in business and society by empowering ethically responsible, globally minded and innovation-driven learners through inclusive education, impactful research and meaningful engagement with industry and communities
