Business in Dublin —

Program Details

Program Eligibility

About Business in Dublin

Once a Viking settlement, and with most of its architecture dating to the 18th Century, Dublin is a city rich with history and culture. Now, Dublin is known as one of Europe's most youthful cities, with more than 40% of its population under the age of 30. It is also home to several European headquarters for businesses such as Google, Facebook and many other startups. The mix of rich traditions and youthful energy comes alive through music, theatre, and sports.

The Business in Dublin program offers courses that allow you to stay on track with your business degree. Through courses taught by local professors, and the opportunity to do an internship, you will connect with the city and the culture in a very tangible way.

Housing & Meals

Housing is provided in comfortable, well-equipped apartments in central Dublin. Students will find out their housing location and roommates about 2 weeks prior to departure.

Apartments will house 4 to 6 students, which include furnished bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry. Meals are not included, but each apartment has a full kitchen. There are also numerous pubs and cafes within a short walk from the residence.

Excursions

Cultural excursions around Dublin and Ireland will be included in the program fee. In Dublin, this could include a visit to a local business, a viewing of the Book of Kells, an outing to a sporting event, etc.

There will be two main excursions outside of Dublin: one to Western Ireland and one to Northern Ireland. The visit to Western Ireland will give you a sense of life in the country and could include places like Galway, County Clare, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Aran Islands. The visit to Belfast in Northern Ireland will help to explain The Troubles, a conflict that lasted until 1998, and still has impacts on the community today.

Flight

If you take the group flight, or are able to arrive before the group flight and wait, our staff will meet you at the airport and bring you to your housing at no added cost. If you do not take the group flight, you will need to make your own way to your housing upon arrival. Specific arrival instructions will be sent out prior to your departure.

For immigration purposes, you should purchase a round-trip ticket, since you must be able to show your entry and exit dates from Ireland.

Learning Outcomes

• Meaningfully engage with the local community
• Understand how Irish history and culture affect contemporary society
• Develop a more complex understanding of Ireland through visits to various geographic regions throughout the country
• Increase independence and self-reliance by navigating the local university, an internship, research project, or a practicum

Faculty & Staff

The on-site staff provide housing, program classrooms and study areas. They also arrange on-site orientation and program excursions, as well as social and cultural events.

Local faculty are hired to teach the courses on the Foundational Business track, and students on the Advanced Business track will be taking classes from faculty at University College Dublin

Program Structure

There are two tracks on this program. Students on both tracks will take the core course, Engaging Ireland: Past, Present, & Future. This course will be front-loaded and will give context to the Irish culture through thematic topics such as religion, politics, education, diversity, economics, sports, and literature. The core course will involve study tours around Dublin and Ireland to bring the course content to life.

Coursework

Tracks

Foundational Business

This track is designed for first-semester sophomore students (UofM students who have not yet completed I-CORE), and will only be offered fall semester. In addition to the core course mentioned above, students will choose from the following courses:

• Business Statistics—4 credits
• Financial Accounting—4 credits
• International Environment of Firms—3 credits
• Internships in Dublin—3 credits

For course descriptions and syllabi, visit the full course list.

If you have completed the above courses, or need to complete a LibEd, you can choose to take one course from the general Study Abroad in Dublin program.

Advanced Business

This track is designed for juniors and seniors (UofM students who have completed their I-CORE classes), and will allow students to enroll directly a the Quinn School of Business at University College Dublin, a highly ranked business school. This track is offered both fall and spring semester.

You can search for classes offered on the UCD website. Participating in an internship is also an option.

• 3.0 minimum GPA requirement
• When looking for courses, a "Programme" is a major or department, and a "Module" is a course
• You should plan to take a majority of your modules within Quinn School of Business. If you need LibEds or minor credits, you can take 1–2 modules outside of Quinn.
• UCD's credits are called ECTS, and they will transfer back as half as many credits. So if you find a module that is 5 ECTS, it will transfer back as 2.5 credits at the UofM.
• Any courses that transfer back to the UofM as less than 3 credits that students are intending to use for a Liberal Education requirement will require a Partial Credit Waiver from their college/department. Students are only allowed a limited number partial credit waivers for LE requirements in their time at the UofM. Check with your academic advisor if you have questions about using a partial credit waiver for Dublin courses.

Dates & Deadlines

Orientation Dates & Locations

Fees for Business in Dublin

Fall 2019

Advanced Track

Spring 2020

Advanced Track - On-campus housing

Advanced Track - Off-campus housing

Advanced Track - Aparto housing

Billing & Payments

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Bridging Loan

Cancellation Policy

Prepare

Submit

Complete

After you submit your application, you will receive an email notification confirming that your application was received. Submitted applications are assigned an application checklist, which will include the following items:

Foundational Business track

• Application Essay

• Course Enrollment Form

• Internship Application (required only for internship applicants)
• Cover Letter and Resume (required only for internship applicants)

Advanced Business track

• Application Essay
• UCD Application
• Internship Application (required only for internship applicants)
• Cover Letter and Resume (required only for internship applicants)

Additional Items Required for non-UofM Students

• Transcript 
• Home Institution Nomination 

If you do not meet the GPA requirement for this program you will be required to submit two additional application items—the Low GPA Essay and Special Circumstances Recommendation. Both items will be added to your checklist after you start your application, and you will be notified when they have been added.

Detailed descriptions and instructions for submitting each checklist item are included on the application checklist assigned to you.

Passport

A passport is required to enter Ireland. Your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your program. If you have not already obtained your passport, you should apply for one immediately. Information about applying for a passport can be found on the US Department of State's website.

Visas

US citizens traveling with a US passport do not need to apply for a visa to study in Ireland. Non-US citizens should check to see if a visa is required for entry into Ireland. If it is, we can provide acceptance letters or other documentation you may need.

Immigration

All students should travel with their immigration letter in their carry-on luggage. You will be asked for it when you land in Ireland.
University students – this is your acceptance letter from the university that was emailed to you. 
Study Center students – this letter will be emailed to you prior to your departure.

Within the first few weeks of arriving in Dublin, you will need to meet with the local immigration authorities to register your stay in Ireland. At the appointment with the immigration officials, you will need to provide the following materials:

• Your acceptance/immigration letter
• 300 euro, paid by credit or debit card. Cash is NOT accepted.
• Proof of insurance—your CISI insurance card will be emailed to you a few weeks before you depart for Dublin
• Financial Statement Form—If you are supporting yourself, note that on the Financial Statement form and bring a copy of your bank statement with you. Your bank statement has to show the equivalent of 3000 euro. If your parents are supporting you, please have them fill out the Financial Statement Form, and have it notarized.