Offered in partnership with the Carlson School of Management, this program gives you the chance to explore business through an Irish lens and take classes from local experts. Travel to different parts of Ireland to learn about the culture and history of the Irish people.
Location | Dublin, Ireland |
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Term | Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester |
Housing | Apartment |
Credit Type | Resident Credit |
Sponsor | Learning Abroad Center |
GPA | 2.5 for Foundational Business, 3.0 for Advanced Business |
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Student Type | UofM Students, Non UofM Students |
Student Year | Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors |
Language | No Language Prerequisite |
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 age 30. It's also home to several European headquarters for Google, Facebook, and many 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 participate in an internship, you will connect with the city and the culture in a very tangible way.
Housing is provided in comfortable, well-equipped apartments in central Dublin. You will learn about your housing location and roommates about two weeks prior to departure.
Apartments will house four to six students and include furnished bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry. Meals are not included, but each apartment has a full kitchen as well as numerous pubs and cafés within a short walk.
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.
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.
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
Learning Abroad Center programs are:
Program Type | Host University Study, Study Abroad Center |
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Program Level | Dependent on track |
Courseload |
15–18 credits |
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.
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:
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.
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.
All students studying in Dublin will take this course, regardless of their track choice. This course has three main components: gain knowledge of Ireland past and present through modules focused on areas such as economics, religion, language, sports, and education; engage with the host-country with activities such as internship, research, performance, volunteer, sports team, or teaching practicum; and explore Ireland through a range of study tours to Western Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Approved for the following Liberal Education Requirements: Historical Perspectives and Global Perspectives.
Course description coming soon.
Approved for the following Liberal Education Requirements:
Course description coming soon.
Approved for the following Liberal Education Requirements:
Course description coming soon.
Approved for the following Liberal Education Requirements:
This course explores the world of work in Ireland and how students respond to the challenges that they can expect to encounter while interning in Dublin. See more information on internships.
Students on this track will take the Engaging Ireland core course and the rest of their courses at UCD.
You can search for classes offered on the UCD website.
This course is offered at no additional cost on programs six weeks or longer. The Learning Abroad Center will email out registration instructions, or you may contact a program team member.
Students participating in the internship will enroll in the Dublin Internship: Learning through Experience course to debrief and discuss their internship experience. The experience is designed to give you a glimpse into a work culture different from that of the US, and to help you gain skills in working across cultures. A 3-credit internship is about 10 hours per week at the site, plus the weekly class.
Internship placements will likely be with small start-up companies so you can get a full view of the company, and work closely with the employees. Students are required to submit additional application materials in order to apply for the internship; these materials can be found on the Apply tab.
Possible areas for internships are listed below. If you don't see an area listed, inquire with the Learning Abroad Center about the possibility of doing an internship in that field.
Program Term | App Open Date | Deadline* |
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Spring 2021 | May 1 | Oct 15 |
Depart from the US | Jan 12 | |
Arrive in Dublin | Jan 13 | |
Semester break | Jan 21 | |
Semester break | Mid-March | |
Depart from Dublin | May 19 | |
Summer 2021 | Aug 1 | Mar 1 |
Start Date | Jun 3 | |
End Date | Jul 17 | |
Fall 2021 | Dec 18 | May 15 |
Depart from the US | Aug 31 | |
Arrive in Dublin | Sep 1 | |
Depart from Dublin - Advanced Track | Dec 18 |
See below for tentative dates and times for your in-person session. You will be notified of the official date and time via email. Participants will receive applicable orientation materials via email approximately 1 week prior to the in-person session.
Advanced Track - On-campus housing
Advanced Track - Off-campus housing
Advanced Track - Aparto housing
Be aware: All programs require a $50 application fee. This fee will be charged to your student account upon submission of an online application.
To complete the online application for this program, you will need to select or provide the following information on the online application:
Center Name | TC Learning Abroad Ctr |
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Education Abroad Term | See Dates page for term options |
Program Name | Business in Dublin |
Track Name | Choose Foundational Business or Advanced Business (see Academics tab) |
Country | Ireland |
Use your University of Minnesota internet ID and password to log into the Education Abroad application system. Your student account will be charged a $50 application fee for each application you submit.
Once you submit your application, Learning Abroad Center staff will create a University of Minnesota student internet account for you. You will use this account to access the Education Abroad Application System, and other University of Minnesota services. You will be charged a $50 application fee for each application you submit.
Our staff will contact you within 2–3 business days with your internet account information, and additional application instructions.
All students, both UofM and Non-UofM should use this apply button if applying for a program Fall 2021 or beyond (academic year, winter break etc.). You will be charged a $50 application fee for each application you submit.
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:
Course Enrollment Form
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.
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.
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.
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:
For further information or questions about this program, send an email to
Kate Terry or call at 612.626.4813.