Grow Your 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 for the 2027/2029 Bord Bia International Graduate Programme are now open - Click here to apply.
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.
There are opportunities to be placed in Dublin or in one of Bord Bia’s international offices (language and demand dependent) with previous locations including Milan, Dusseldorf, Tokyo, Madrid, New York, Amsterdam, Paris, Shanghai, London and more. Our Graduate Programme has something for everyone with learning rotations across the different teams in Bord Bia, you could be based in HR, Marketing, Events, Global Business Development, Origin Green, Insights and more.
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All participants in the International Graduate Programme will receive:
- Fully funded Master’s in Global Business Practice
- 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 will undertake a major and minor placement in Bord Bia giving you a broad exposure to the industry, while also completing a Master’s qualification. You may be wondering how that will work in practice, don’t worry – it’s completely manageable, here’s how: dedicated time is allocated for your academic modules alongside your placement work, and you will have ongoing support throughout to help you balance both.
In-class and online modules complement your placement learning activities, so the two work hand in hand rather than competing for your time.
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 2:1 (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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