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Careers · Jun 20, 2025 · 21 min

Careerwise: Are you ready for an MBA?

Owan O’Sullivan, MBA admissions manager at Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin, explains MBAs are for those transitioning from technical roles to general management, offering a broad business education. Meanwhile, Siobhan Blackwell MBA FCCA, a director at TD Securities in Dublin shares her experience, highlighting the value of an MBA's immersive learning and diverse peer group. They discuss the ideal timing for an MBA and the importance of balancing career and personal life. Support systems are a key feature, as are scholarships and career services. An MBA can also offer interesting and unexpected opportunities for personal and professional growth. Siobhan Blackwell MBA FCCA, Director, Regional Head Business, Regulatory & Supervisory Management TD Securities. Siobhan's LinkedIn Owan O’Sullivan, MBA Admissions Manager Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin. Find out more about Trinity's MBA programmes here

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Owan O’Sullivan, MBA admissions manager at Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin, explains MBAs are for those transitioning from technical roles to general management, offering a broad business education. Meanwhile, Siobhan Blackwell MBA FCCA, a director at TD Securities in Dublin shares her experience, highlighting the value of an MBA's immersive learning and diverse peer group. They discuss the ideal timing for an MBA and the importance of balancing career and personal life. Support systems are a key feature, as are scholarships and career services. An MBA can also offer interesting and unexpected opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Siobhan Blackwell MBA FCCA, Director, Regional Head Business, Regulatory & Supervisory Management TD Securities. Siobhan's LinkedIn

Owan O’Sullivan, MBA Admissions Manager Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin. Find out more about Trinity's MBA programmes here

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