University College Dublin
Fall: Early September - Mid December
Spring: Early January - Early June
Summer Internship: Early June - Late July
Undergraduate Affiliated Program
University College Dublin dates its origin from 1851. Today UCD has a population of 17,000 students and is situated on a beautiful campus three miles south of the city center. The Faculty of Commerce has developed into the largest business school in Ireland and among the most prestigious in Europe. Its study abroad program is unique among others sponsored by the School of Business in that its social/cultural program is specifically designed to involve Irish and international students in a series of trips around Ireland and activities in Dublin.
The summer program provides an unpaid internship at a leading Irish or multinational company or financial institution, as well as an intensive Irish History and Culture course.
Ireland offers the opportunity to experience a modern European nation with one of the world's fastest growing economies and to explore the culture of one of Europe's oldest countries. Dublin, its thriving capital, has a great tradition in the arts, literature and music.
Semester Courses
All students will attend four business courses and an Irish History and Politics course. Each class is worth 3 UW credits. Receive UW residence credits and grades.
This list is subject to change. Due to circumstances beyond our control such as enrollment limitations, time conflicts and course cancellations, International Programs cannot guarantee that participants will be admitted to their first choice of courses.
Fall 2009 courses
Irish History and Politics (required, counts as UW's History 365 or Poli Sci 690) plus four business courses: Finance 445*; GenBus 365, 399; Intl Bus 200; MHR 305, 365; MKT 300, 305, 310, 365, 646; OTM 300; Industrial Relations 629
Spring 2010 courses
Irish History and Politics (required, counts as UW's History 365 or Poli Sci 690) plus four of the following: Acct IS 211; Finance 320*, 325*, 410*; GenBus 365, 399; Info Sys 320; MHR 365, 422, 423, 725; Marketing 415, 420; OTM 451; ECON 301, 302, 410; Philos 243; Industrial Relations 629; Legal Studies 400
* UW's finance department expects that you meet UW pre-requisites in order to comprehend your finance course taken abroad and to prepare for future UW finance courses.
The following business courses have been offered at the University College Dublin in the past.
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UW Title |
University College Dublin Title(s) |
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Accounting |
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AIS 211 |
ACCT 2001 OR ACCT 3007 OR ACCT 3010 |
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AIS 310 |
ACCT 3010 |
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Finance |
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FIN 300 |
FIN 3001 |
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FIN 320 |
FIN 3006 OR FIN 3010 |
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FIN 325 |
FIN 3019 or FIN 20010 |
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FIN 410 |
FIN 353 |
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FIN 445 |
FIN 3023 |
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International Business |
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IB 200 |
BMGT 3029 OR BMGT 3030 |
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IB 420 |
MKT 3007 OR MKT 3008 OR MKT 3009 |
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Marketing |
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MKT 305 |
MKT 3001 OR MKT 3013 OR MKT 3014 OR MKT 3015 |
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MKT 310 |
MKT 3013 OR MKT 3014 OR MKT 3015 |
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MKT 415 |
MKT 3010 OR MKT 3012 OR MKT 3013 |
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MKT 420 |
MKT 3007 OR MKT 3008 OR MKT 3009 |
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MKT 646 |
BMGT 3014 |
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Management and Human Resources |
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MHR 305 |
HRM 3001 |
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MHR 365 |
HRM 3007 OR HRM 3010 OR HRM 3013 |
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MHR 422 |
BMGT 3055 |
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MHR 725 |
BMGT 3017 OR BMGT 3018 OR BMGT 3019 |
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Operations |
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OTM 350 |
BMGT 3008 OR BMGT 3009 OR BMGT 3010 |
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OTM 351 |
BMGT 3020 OR BMGT 3021 OR BMGT 3022 |
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OTM 451 |
BMGT 3011 OR BMGT 3012 OR BMGT 3013 |
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OTM 758 |
BMGT 3026 OR BMGT 3027 OR BMGT 3028 |
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Real Estate |
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RE 410 |
FINA 353 |
The course equivalency database shows all UCD courses that have been equated and to UW courses. For the Fall 2009 course listing click here. If you see a promising course listed that has not yet been equated, please get the syllabus and submit it to us at internationaladvisor@bus.wisc.edu.
Summer internship courses
Receive six UW credits, IB 399 and Hist 365 or Poli Sci 690. The structure of the program follows:
Week 1: Intensive Irish History and Culture course (UW's History 365)
Weeks 2 to 7: Internship placement (UW's Intl Bus 399)
Week 8: Presentation and exam
Housing
On-campus housing is limited. Students placed in on-campus housing will have a single room and shared living area and kitchen (several restaurants and cafeterias are available on campus). UCD provides assistance locating off-campus housing if on-campus housing is not available.
Costs and scholarships
The following are estimates only. Costs are subject to change. Estimates noted with an asterisk (*) were calculated based on an exchange rate of $1 = 0.67 euros. Recently the rate has been changing. Check xe.com for up-to-the-minute conversion rates.
Students pay University College Dublin tuition rates, not UW-Madison tuition. Details about financial aid and scholarships are available.
Semester
Estimates based on 2009/2010 rates. Fall lasts approximately four months, spring lasts approximately five months.
UCD tuition: $10,150* (6800 euros)
UW program fee: $350
UW-mandated health insurance: $37/full month, no partials
Semester housing: On-campus $2,000 or off-campus $2,300 fall; $2,750/3300 spring*
Meals: $2,200 fall/$3000 spring*
Books: $400-500*
Local Garda National residence registration fee for over 90 days: $215* (150 euro)
Local transportation: $400 fall/$500 spring*
Airfare: $1000 (estimate)
Entertainment and vacation travel vary widely
Summer
2009
UCD tuition: $5175* (3800 euro)
Housing: $1800*(about 1350 euro)
Meals: $1100*
Local transportation: $175*
UW program fee: $350
UW-mandated health insurance: $31/full month, no partials
Airfare: $1200 (Fall 2009 estimate)
Entertainment and vacation travel vary widely.
Advice from past participants
For helpful tips and resources read reports from past participants.
Applying
There are generally 10 students admitted per semester and 5 students per summer. As there are limited spaces, application to this program does not guarantee admission. Minimum requirements are a 3.0 GPA, 54 credits earned by the time you go abroad and 9 credits of business/economics.
Applications for summer are due February 15, for semesters March 1st of the previous academic year. If space for spring semester opens, the application process will re-open with a deadline of October 1st. Attend an information session, held in February and September. Information session dates, program availability and applications are available on the application website.
Web pages
For Admitted Students
Predeparture Information: Dublin
While abroad website