Quinn School of Business
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The UCD Quinn School of Business (Scoil Ghnó Uí Chuinn, COBÁC), commonly The Quinn School, or simply Quinn, is the building in which the UCD School of Business's undergraduate programme is based.
A short while after the building was named UCD reorganised its academic structure, moving from a system of faculties and departments to colleges and schools. This has caused some confusion over the standing of the Quinn "School" [sic]. The UCD College of Business and Law has two constituent schools; the School of Business and the School of Law. The School of Business is an administrative unit, The Quinn School and Michael Smurfit School
are physical buildings.
The UCD School of Business is ranked as Ireland’s No. 1 business school and has a Top 20 international ranking.
The UCD School of Business 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
.
, the chairman of Allied Irish Bank, who was one of the main financial contributors to the school. 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
, KPMG
, PwC
, Dunnes Stores
and Ernst & Young
.
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.
Bachelor of Commerce: http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/programmes/bachelorofcommercebcomm/
Bachelor of Commerce International (with Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish): http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/programmes/bachelorofcommerceintl/
Bachelor of Business & Law: http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/programmes/bachelorofbusinesslaw/
Bachelor of Science (Economics & Finance): http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/programmes/bsceconomicsfinance/
Bachelor of Business Studies (Part-time, low residency programme): http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/centrefordistancelearning/programmes/diplomabachelorinbusinessstudies/
The UCD Quinn School building is designed with a special focus on e-technology and e-learning, ensuring that all students are exposed to 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 Lexperiential 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.
- 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 Series
Quinn 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/
A short while after the building was named UCD reorganised its academic structure, moving from a system of faculties and departments to colleges and schools. This has caused some confusion over the standing of the Quinn "School" [sic]. The UCD College of Business and Law has two constituent schools; the School of Business and the School of Law. The School of Business is an administrative unit, The Quinn School and Michael Smurfit School
Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business
The UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is the business school of University College Dublin, located in Blackrock in Dublin, Republic of Ireland....
are physical buildings.
The UCD School of Business is ranked as Ireland’s No. 1 business school and has a Top 20 international ranking.
The UCD School of Business 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
Equis
Equis may refer to:*European Quality Improvement System an international system of assessment and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration run by the European Foundation for Management Development....
and AMBA
Association of MBAs
The Association of MBAs is a London-based international organization that accredits postgraduate business programs at business schools worldwide. The Association is one of the three main global accreditation bodies in business education and styles itself "the world's impartial authority on...
.
History
The school is located in a modern three-story building on the main UCD campus at Belfield, Dublin, and is named after Lochlann QuinnLochlann Quinn
Lochlann Quinn is an Irish businessman and philanthropist.-Education:Quinn took his secondary education with the Congregation of the Holy Ghost at Blackrock College, and graduated from University College Dublin in 1962. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1966. He is main benefactor of the...
, the chairman of Allied Irish Bank, who was one of the main financial contributors to the school. Mr.Quinn graduated from UCD with a BComm in 1962. Other donors included Philip Berber of CyberCorp, Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland
The Bank of Ireland is a commercial bank operation in Ireland, which is one of the 'Big Four' in both parts of the island.Historically the premier banking organisation in Ireland, the Bank occupies a unique position in Irish banking history...
, AIB, Irish Life & Permanent
Irish Life and Permanent
Irish Life and Permanent, Plc or IL&P is a provider of personal financial services in Ireland. IL&P enjoys limited liability....
, Accenture
Accenture
Accenture plc is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company headquartered in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. It is the largest consulting firm in the world and is a Fortune Global 500 company. As of September 2011, the company had more than 236,000 employees across...
, KPMG
KPMG
KPMG is one of the largest professional services networks in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, Ernst & Young and PwC. Its global headquarters is located in Amstelveen, Netherlands....
, PwC
PwC
PricewaterhouseCoopers is a global professional services firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest professional services firm measured by revenues and one of the "Big Four" accountancy firms....
, Dunnes Stores
Dunnes Stores
Dunnes Stores, also known as Dunnes, is a supermarket and clothing retail chain, that is based in Dublin, Ireland.The chain primarily sells food, clothes and household wares. In addition to its main customer base in Ireland, the chain has operations in Great Britain and Spain...
and Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young is one of the largest professional services networks in the world and one of the "Big Four" accountancy firms, along with Deloitte, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers ....
.
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.
Degrees
There are seven business programmes options taught at the UCD Quinn School of Business.Bachelor of Commerce: http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/programmes/bachelorofcommercebcomm/
Bachelor of Commerce International (with Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish): http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/programmes/bachelorofcommerceintl/
Bachelor of Business & Law: http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/programmes/bachelorofbusinesslaw/
Bachelor of Science (Economics & Finance): http://www.ucd.ie/quinn/programmes/bsceconomicsfinance/
Bachelor of Business Studies (Part-time, low residency programme): 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 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 Lexperiential 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 Series
Quinn 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/