With four business degrees to choose from, there is a programme to suit every interest - whether you have a strong quantitative aptitude, excel in languages, like solving problems and creating new ideas, love working with people or are excited about global challenges.
The UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business has a long history of innovation to help students meet and shape a changing business and social world. We are committed to leading that edge, not just today but for generations to come. Our ambition is to help set you on your path to make a positive difference in business and society. Our student-centered curriculum is dedicated to students fulfilling their personal and professional goals.
Technology enabled classroom sizes, module choice electives, assessment methodology and engaging teaching practices have created a dynamic and innovative learning experience for students.
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Why UCD Business?
At the UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business, we empower ambitious business students to have an impact in the future of business and society. With a commitment to transformational learning and personal development, we combine world-class teaching with a dynamic and practical learning experience.
Our school has a long history of innovation, preparing students to meet and shape the needs of a changing world. We are committed to leading that edge, not just today but for generations to come. Our ambition is to equip our students with the knowledge, skills and ability to make a positive impact in business and society.
At UCD Quinn, you will be part of a global classroom and will study with some of the best business students in Ireland and from around the world. You will learn from leading research-active academics, meet some of the world’s leading employers and experience endless opportunities. Our focus is not only on providing education, but on developing your skills to succeed in the working world. You’ll be challenged and supported to expand your horizons and ambitions while establishing a solid foundation of business knowledge.
World Class Excellence
As a triple-accredited business school, UCD Quinn is internationally recognised for academic excellence. Our long -standing accreditations from AACSB and EQUIS demonstrate the highest global standards in business education. Ranked among the top 100 business schools worldwide, a degree from the UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business is an excellent foundation for your professional career.
Innovation
The UCD Quinn School offers a progressive, innovative and engaging learning environment. At the heart of the school is the UCD Moore Centre for Business, a large purpose-built space for business education, designed to offer the best student experience in Ireland. Bookable teamwork studios, Bloomberg analytics terminals, a digital collaboration lab, modern lecture theatres and our creator media suite are just a few of the impressive facilities available to students.
An innovative curriculum encourages creative thinking, independent learning and real-world application. Through the Quinn Alumni Mentoring programme, the Quinn Internship Programme, Study Abroad or global study opportunities the UCD Quinn School offers students endless opportunities to uncover your potential.
International Study Opportunities and the Global Classroom
Business is global, and employers are placing greater emphasis on graduates with strong intercultural skills. At UCD Quinn, our diverse community of staff and students from over 55 countries, provide invaluable real-life experiences within a truly global classroom setting. All students at UCD Quinn will have the option to apply to travel and study abroad with a leading business school across Europe and in China, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada and Australia in one of over 70 partner institutes. In addition, there are many other opportunities to travel abroad including participation in international business summer schools and taking part in international case study competitions. These experiences develop a student’s global perspective, broaden their cultural understanding, and enhance their employment skills for the interconnected world of global business.
Quinn Internship Programme
The Quinn Internship Programme gives eligible Commerce and Economics & Finance students the opportunity to gain a full year of paid, real-world work experience. Supported by a dedicated Internship Manager, students work with top-tier companies across a range of sectors putting classroom learning into practice. Our students have interned at global leaders such as Microsoft, KPMG, PwC, EY, IBI Corporate Finance, Deloitte, Johnson & Johnson, Grant Thornton, Applegreen, Special Olympics, Primark, UCD Nova and The Communications Clinic. With over 80% of eligible students participating, it’s one of the most popular elements of the Quinn experience — and a key recruitment channel for leading employers. Increasingly employers are recognising internship opportunities as a fundamental part of their graduate recruitment strategy. Short term summer internship opportunities are also available.
Incredible Career Opportunities
Our challenging degrees have been developed in consultation with industry leaders to ensure they reflect the real demands of the global business world. Graduates from the UCD Quinn School are highly sought after and well regarded for their skills, leadership and innovation achieving exceptional career outcomes across diverse roles and sectors. The most recent graduate outcomes survey reflects the exceptional employability of Quinn graduates, with 99% of students surveyed either employed or pursuing further study within one year of graduation.
Your First Year Experience
During the first year, you’ll explore core business topics, develop your critical thinking, and begin developing the communication, leadership and teamwork skills employers demand. Our courses use business simulations, case studies, presentations, web and digital projects to develop these attributes. You will have countless opportunities to pursue your academic and personal interests through extracurricular activities in clubs and societies, volunteer in community projects or start your own initiative. We encourage students to embrace this as an important part of developing your skills, with the ultimate goal of building a successful career in business and beyond.