Business in Dublin - Semester
Joint Study Center Program with the Learning Abroad CenterProgram Dates:
| Study Center | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Application Opens: | December 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 |
| Application Deadline: | April 15, 2023 | October 1, 2023 |
| Program Starts: | September 7, 2023 | January 11, 2024 |
| Program Ends: | December 16, 2023 | April 20, 2024 |
Â
Â
| University College Dublin | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Application Opens: | December 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 |
| Application Deadline: | April 15, 2023 | October 1, 2023 |
| Program Starts: | September 7, 2023 | January 15, 2024 |
| Program Ends: | December 23, 2023 | May 15, 2024* |
Â
* University College Dublin dates are subject to change.
Â
Offered in partnership with the Learning Abroad Center, this program gives you the opportunity to explore business through an Irish lens, take classes from local experts, and participate in an optional credit-bearing internship.Â
Â
Â
Â
Program Details
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 is provided in comfortable, well-equipped apartments in Dublin.Â
Students on the Study Center track will live in shared student apartments in central Dublin with other program participants. Students attending UCD will live in on-campus apartments with other students attending UCD. These are often other international students either from the US or other places around the world.Â
Apartments will house up to six students and include shared 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.
- Students enroll in classes at the University College Dubin at the Lochlann Quinn School of Business
- Students should check in with their academic adviser and CGI adviser to see a list of courses that have been petition from Quinn to transfer back to the Carlson School.
- Most courses at UCD are offered as 5 ECTS credits, which transfers back to 2.5 UMN credits.Â
- Students must take a minimum of 4 courses at UCD, at least 3 of your 4 courses must be business courses from the Lochlann Quinn School of Business.
- Any courses that transfer back to the UMN 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 UMN. Check with your academic advisor if you have questions about using a partial credit waiver for Dublin courses
- All grades listed as A/F on official UMN transcript
- Students enroll in classes at a study center with other students from the United States. Students should not take courses abroad that they have already taken a direct equivalent to at the UMN-TC campus. The following business courses are available at the study center:Â
- DBLN 3347/3348: Global Internship course - 3 or 6 UMN creditsÂ
- DBLN 3374: International Economics - 3 UMN credits (offered Fall semester only)
- approved for FINA 4621, IB Foundations
- DBLN 3021: International Business - 3 UMN credits (offered Spring semester only)
- approved for IB Breadth (IB minors only. Does not fulfill any requirements for IB co-majors)
- DBLN 3372: International Marketing - 3 UMN credits
- approved for MKTG elective, IB Foundations
- DBLN 3321: Ethics in Media - 3 UMN credits
- approved for IB Depths
- To see a full list of courses (including non-business courses, and courses approved for liberal education requirements) see the Learning Abroad Center "Study Abroad in Dublin" website.
- All grades listed as A/F on official UMN transcript
There are two tracks available for Carlson School of Management undergraduate students - the option to take courses at either a study center, or at a local Irish business school (University College Dublin - Lochlann Quinn School of Business). If students take classes at the study center, they will be in class with other students from the United States (not international students). If students take classes at UCD, they will be in class with a mix of students from the United States, other international students, and Irish students. It's important that Carlson students understand that if they take classes at UCD, the academic environment will be very different from the Carlson School. They will be held to UCD grading systems, classroom behavior expectations, and there will be cultural differences in how they interact with their faculty member. Please reach out to CGI if you would like to discuss this further.Â
Credit-load:
Fall 2023: Students must enroll in a minimum of 13 UMN equivalent credits total. Students participating in a 6-credit internship may enroll in 12 UMN equivalent credits.Â
Spring 2024 and beyond: All students must enroll in a minimum of 12 UMN equivalent credits total.
Â
TRACK 1: Business in Dublin - University College Dublin Lochlann Quinn School of Business
TRACK 2: Business in Dublin - Study Center
- Second-semester sophomore, junior, or senior status
- Â
- 3 UMN credit internship: students will work 20 hours per week at their internship site and enroll in the Global Internship Program course for 3 UMN credits (30 contact hours).
- 6 UMN credit internship: students will work 20 hours per week at their internship site and enroll in the Global Internship Program course for 6 UMN credits (45 contact hours). Students will have additional projects, assignments and activities that make up the additional contact and work hours spent on the course, but the time spent at the internship site is the same per week as the 3 UMN credit internship
- Administration
- Advocacy
- Business
- Communications
- Community Engagement
- Charities
- Environment
- Fashion
- Fundraising
- Finance (General)
- HR
- IT
- Language and Translation
- Marketing
- Non-Profit
- Public Relations
- Recruitment
- Retail
- Real Estate
- Social Media
- Sales
Students on this program have the option to participate in a credit-bearing internship experience. An internship abroad is a great way to not only gain professional experience, but to experience workplace culture from an international perspective. It’s also a great opportunity to meet locals!Â
Internship placements are available in a variety of fields. Rather than applying for particular internship openings abroad, students on this program submit additional internship application materials to our partner, CAPA. CAPA then works with local organizations and companies to find a suitable placement. Students are notified of their internship placements prior to departure.
Applying for an Internship
Within the CAPA application, students will indicate that they would like to participate in an internship. Students will provide CAPA with the required application materials and give them their top three areas of interest for potential placements. Students are encouraged to speak to CAPA directly or work with their academic advisers to determine their three choices. CAPA uses this information to find a placement. Students are informed of their placement two weeks prior to departure. Utilize CAPA’s internship application guide.
Internship Eligibility Requirements
Academic Credit
Students can choose to participate in a 3 or 6 UMN credit internship experience.
Internship Placements
See sample internship placements for an idea of what you might expect for a placement. Past internships have been in the fields listed below, but this is not a complete list. If you do not see the field you are interested in, inquire with your program advisor about the possibility of doing an internship in that field.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA (students with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.5 - see additional information below)Â
- Sophomore, junior, or senior status
- Students must meet prerequisites for the courses they want to take. Students should plan closely with their academic advisers prior to participating in a semester or summer abroad program to best prepare for remaining major(s) and graduation requirements.Â
- Optional Internship: Strict requirement of at least sophomore status.
- UCD Track: Students are subject to UCD admission policies. Recommended 3.0 GPA or higher.
Personal Statement addressing their GPA, any extenuating circumstance surrounding it, and why they feel that they are nonetheless equipped for academic success on the program (REQUIRED)
UMN transcript that offers greater detail on the trajectory of the student’s grades and the subject areas that might have posed greater challenges to the student (REQUIRED)
Recommendation from an academic or other advisor who support that’s students application and their ability to succeed on the program (RECOMMENDED)
Supplemental materials to be submitted to CAPA if below GPA requirement: 2.0 - 2.5 GPA
- Your program acceptance letter
- Around 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.Â
Students traveling on a US passport do not need to apply for a visa prior to departure. Once abroad, students will need to apply for a residence permit.
At the residence permit appointment with the immigration officials, you will need to provide the following materials:
Non-US citizens should check to see if a visa is required for entry into Ireland. If so, we can provide acceptance letters or other documentation you may need.
- Business in Dublin - Study Center: to take all courses at the study center with other students from the United States
- Business in Dublin - U College Dublin: to take business and non-business courses at the University College Dublin
- Why did you select this particular program and how does it suit your academic, career, and personal goals?Â
- What do you think you might find challenging about studying abroad and how do you think you will meet those challenges?Â
- Link to the CAPA application will be provided once you application is open
- If interested in an internship, supplemental materials will need to be submitted to your CAPA application:
- Professional and academic letters of recommendation
- Cover letter and resume
- Police background check
Students will be charged a $50 application fee. Applications will be reviewed and students will be informed of their status within two weeks of completing their application.Â
In the online application, you will choose between several tracks. See below for track information. Contact the Carlson Global Institute advisor if you have questions about these tracks:Â
Applications will only be reviewed once the following are complete:Â
1.) Application essay addressing the following questions. The essay should not exceed 500 words in total.
2.) Completed CAPA application:Â
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. University of Minnesota students are eligible for education abroad scholarships through the Carlson Global Institute as well as the Learning Abroad Center. Please visit "Financial Aid" and "Scholarships" for more information.
Business in Dublin students have access to the Bridging Loan which is a no-interest/no-fees loan that funds the upfront deposit and flight costs.Â
CAPA, our onsite logistics partner in Dublin, also offers scholarships. More information about CAPA scholarships can be found here.
Cost Estimate (Summary)
Carlson Students on this program are billed through their University of Minnesota student account by the Learning Abroad Center.
Fall 2023:
Spring 2023: (Spring 2024 costs forthcoming)
Cancellation Policy:
Participants on this program are held to the Learning Abroad Center cancellation policy, as outlined under "Learning Abroad Center and Affiliate Programs 30 days or more in length" here.