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The Country
The Republic of .Ireland occupies the island of Ireland, except for six northern counties which compose Northern Ireland (Ulster), a part of the United Kingdom. The capital and largest city of the Republic is Dublin, which has one million inhabitants. Although Ireland has been historically one of Europe's poorest countries, since becoming a member of the European Union in 1973 it has begun to experience rapid economic growth and has attracted some of Europe's most dynamic companies, especially in the telecommunications field. Therefore, it is an ideal location to do an international internship.
The University
SUNY Oswego's summer internship program in Dublin, Ireland is offered under the auspices of the Quinn School of Business, University College Dublin (UCD). Founded in 1851, UCD is the largest of the four universities which make up the Irish National University System. The celebrated author of Ulysses, James Joyce, was once a student at UCD. The Quinn School is considered the Irish Republic's best school of business.
The Program
This is an eight-week, six-credit program that places students in challenging internships in dynamic Irish firms, as well as international firms doing business in Ireland. Internship placements are available in a wide range of sites, including small businesses, art facilities, government agencies, brokerage houses, publishing companies, music stations, and many other areas of study. Specific placements depend on the background, training, ability of the students, as well as their success in securing the internship in the interview. For more information, visit UCD's website.
While the internship is a large component of the program, students will take two modules as well, which tie in aspects of the internship, earning 6 credits total. The first module is a required component for all students:
Ireland's International Business Environment
Course Description:
Ireland is a small but highly globalized economy with respect to trade, investment, and migration. It is a member of the European Union (28 member states and 507 million population) and the Eurozone (19 member states and 334 million population). In recent years Ireland received rave reviews for the dynamism of its economy ratcheting up high annual growth rates. Several years of double-digit GDP/GNP growth in the mid/late 1990s led to comparisons with the tiger economies of East Asia, and accordingly the ‘Celtic Tiger’ term was coined.
Ireland has proven an attractive location for multinationals not least American with respect to accessing the EU market. The Irish business environment has been seen as facilitative for FDI in terms of low corporate tax rate of 12.5% and transparent institutions. But Ireland is not just a passive location for multinationals. M&A data shows that for every $100 invested in Ireland, $80 is invested in the US market by Irish companies. This is mirrored globally by comparable levels of inward and outward FDI. The domestic enterprise system is dynamic and, by dint of necessity, very internationalised. The balance
This module is a core International Business module with the geographical focus being Ireland. It provides contextual information on the Irish business environment, on Ireland as a successful location for international business, and internationalising dimensions of Irish SMEs. The key factors pertaining to international business in Ireland will be examined: political economy, institutional capacities, culture, and ethics; the Irish economy and enterprise system; cross-border trade and investment; and the international monetary system and the Euro. Moreover, given that the students will be living abroad for a period of time, there is also a strong acculturation dimension which is explored through a learning journal assignment.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Develop critical thinking about international business and integrate prior knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes to develop a broader understanding of doing business internationally.
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Develop skills and experience in the identification, analysis, processing of organizational and institutional factors that influence doing business internationally and specifically in Ireland.
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Broaden their cultural empathy and communication skills to function effectively in the global world of work developed through their daily life and through class participation, the completion of a group project on an international business in Ireland and an assignment essay.
Assessment: The assessment criteria are as follows: an individual pre-arrival introductory paper (20%); a group project (40%); an individual learning journal (30%); and individual class participation/attendance (10%).
Students will be required to prepare in advance for the academic component. Readings and syllabi will be shared with the students approximately 3 weeks prior to arrival. Students will be assessed on an ongoing basis for both the core and the elective modules. Team and group work is also essential in the assessment criteria as is a strategic understanding and analysis of the company where you are placed. The specific details of the assessment structure for each module will be shared during the first class.
Students will choose from the following options for their second module:
- Business and Global Development
- Business Analytics Finance Project
- Marketing
Housing and Meals
Students have two options for housing: On-campus housing at UCD or off-campus apartments throughout the city of Dublin. Neither option includes meals and students will be expected to do their own grocery shopping and cooking. Students are strongly encouraged to live on campus.
Costs (budget sheet)
Select your term of interest for the latest budget information.
Insurance
All students participating in this program are covered by the SUNY full health and accident insurance as well as medical evacuation and repatriation insurance.
Financial Aid
Students currently receiving financial aid may be able to use their aid for overseas study, and in some cases may have their awards increased. Students should consult their home campus financial aid office for information on financial aid eligibility during overseas study.
Applications
Late applications are accepted on a space-available basis. Please use the standard SUNY Overseas Academic Program application, obtainable at any SUNY campus, or from the Oswego OIEP web site at http://www.oswego.edu/intled.
A non-refundable deposit of $250, applicable to the program cost, must be paid within 14 days of acceptance to the program in order to secure program participation. Any deviation from program requirements must be requested in writing and authorized by the Director of International Education and Programs before the final payment date.
Updated: 4/20/2023
