UCD Quinn School of Business

UCD Quinn School of Business (An Scoil Ghnó, UCD) is one of two Schools of Business at University College Dublin. UCD Quinn School of Business, or 'Quinn' as it is more commonly known to students, facilitates undergraduate studies, while UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School caters for post-graduates. [cite web |url=http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/education/2002/0108/1008956444026.html |title=UCD lends cutting edge to business of the future |author=Elaine Larkin |date=8 January 2002 |work=The Irish Times |accessdate=2008-03-23]

UCD Quinn School is not only Ireland’s No. 1 business school but it also has a Top 20 international ranking. This is a prestigious honour of which the school is very proud. Quinn School is the only business school in Ireland, and one of a small elite worldwide, to hold accreditation from the American College of Business, AACSB (International),as well as the top European accreditations, EQUIS and AMBA.Less than 1% of business schools in the world hold this triple crown of accreditation. This means a qualification from UCD Quinn School is a ticket to a career across the globe with the degree being highly regarded wherever Quinn School graduates travel.

AACSB (International) AACSB International is devoted to the promotion and improvement of higher education in business disciplines. In the USA, the AACSB accredits such business schools as Harvard, Cornell, Columbia and Stanford. For more information, [please click here] http://www.aacsb.edu/

EQUIS EQUIS was launched in 1997 and is Europe's largest association in the field of management development. For more information, [please click here.] http://www.efmd.org

Association of MBA's This accreditation is market-driven and international in focus and assesses the characteristics of a business school and its MBA programme. For more information, [please click here.] http://www.mbaworld.com/

History

The school is located in a modern three-story building on the main UCD campus at Belfield, Dublin, and is named after Lochlann Quinn, the chairman of Allied Irish Bank, who donated handsome amount to the development of school's facilities. Mr.Quinn graduated from UCD with a BComm in 1962. Other donors included Philip Berber of CyberCorp, Bank of Ireland, AIB, Irish Life & Permanent, Accenture and Ernst & Young.cite web |url=http://archives.tcm.ie/businesspost/2002/10/06/story260777528.asp |title=UCD to open high-tech business school |author=Gavin Daly |work=Sunday Business Post |date=6 October 2002 |accessdate=2008-03-24]

When The School opened in 2002, it claimed to be the only business school in Europe with a specific focus on technology and e-learning. All students are required to own specially-configured wireless laptops, with teaching structured around the use of wireless network.

UCD School of Business will celebrate its first 100 years anniversary in year 2009.

Degrees

There are seven business degree options to choose from at UCD Quinn School of Business.

Bachelor of Commerce: http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/programmes/bachelorofcommercebcomm/
Bachelor of Commerce International (with German, Spanish, French or Italian): http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/programmes/bachelorofcommerceintl/
Bachelor of Commerce (Business with Chinese Studies): http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/programmes/bcommbusinesswithchinesestudies/
Bachelor of Business & Law: http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/programmes/bachelorofbusinesslaw/
Bachelor of Science (Economics & Finance): http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/programmes/bsceconomicsfinance/
Diploma in the Foundations of Business International: http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/programmes/diplomainthefoundationsofbusinessintl/ - for non-English speakers
Bachelor of Business Studies (Part-time, by distance learning): http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/centrefordistancelearning/programmes/diplomabachelorinbusinessstudies/

Learning Environment

UCD Quinn School of Business enables the Faculty to deliver business education in a challenging and unrivalled way. The UCD Quinn School building is designed with a special focus on e-technology and e-learning, ensuring that all students are exposed to cutting-edge technologies used in the modern business world. UCD Quinn School students also enjoy the benefits of small class teaching, which further enhances the communication between lecturer and student. Online lectures, a personalised student intranet, virtual experiential learning and complete Internet access are all an integral part of the learning process at UCD Quinn School. Laptop ownership is a requirement for students who use this technology daily in classes. Coursework and class notes revolve around the laptop.The entire class benefit from in class access to online international databases and interactive online discussion groups and quizzes. Numerous connection points and wireless technology allows students the flexibility to study at any time anywhere. These additional I.T. skills in addition to their business skills further enhance their marketability. The introduction of 'virtual experiential learning' (e.g. On-line simulations of real business situations) enables students to apply their knowledge and decision making skills and observe the consequences of their decisions. Students on most programmes also have the option to study abroad as part of their programme.

Events

UCD Quinn School runs many open events, including taster lectures, to offer any secondary school students interested in business and their parents a chance to:- see the school, - get a tour of the campus, - talk to programme managers, - talk to current students and graduates,- get a taste of what does it really mean to be a Quinn School student.

To check any upcoming events [click here] http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/aboutus/newsevents/events/

Business of SeriesQuinn School has teamed up with number of international brands to give prospective business students a real insight into business.The school will run several talks with major players from the following industries: beauty, music and video games; in effort to show that business is vibrant and involves more than facts and figures – it surrounds us – from the cosmetics we use, the music we buy, and games we play.

For more details go to http://www.ucd.ie/quinnschool//businessoftalks/

References

External links

* [http://www.ucd.ie/quinn UCD Quinn School Homepage] UCD Quinn School BEBO page run by current students for secondary school students http://www.bebo.com/UCDBusiness