Business in Dublin - Summer
Joint Study Center Program with the Learning Abroad CenterProgram Dates:
Summer 2024:
Application Opens: August 1, 2023
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Arrive in Dublin: May 16, 2024
Depart Dublin: June 29, 2024
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 central Dublin. Students will find out their housing location and roommates about 2 weeks prior to departure.
Apartments will house 4 to 6 students, which include furnished bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry. Meals are not included, but each apartment has a full kitchen. There are also numerous pubs and cafes within a short walk from the residences.
Housing costs are included in the Program Fee. See the below Cost Estimate section for estimated expenses.Â
- DBLN 3345: Global Internship course - 3 or 6 UMN credits
- DBLN 3016: International Marketing - 3 UMN credits
- approved for MKTG elective, IB Foundations
- DBLN 3021: International Business - 3 UMN creditsÂ
- approved for IB Breadth (IB minors only. Does not fulfill any requirements for IB co-majors)
- Students must enroll in at least 6 credits total for the summer session. Students may enroll in 9 credits if not participating in the internship.Â
- Students should not take courses abroad that they have already taken a direct equivalent to at the UMN-TC campus.
- All grades will come back A/F on the official UMN transcript.
- 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.
The Business in Dublin program is offered in partnership with CEA CAPA Education Abroad. Students participating in this program attend classes at the CEA CAPA Study Center, located in the heart of Dublin. This program offers courses in a wide variety of course topics, complemented by tours in and around the city. Classes are taught by Irish faculty, and are designed specifically for US students. Fellow classmates will be other students on the program.
CAPA staff provide housing, classrooms, study areas, an orientation, excursions, and social and cultural events.Â
COURSES:
CONSIDERATIONS:
- Second-semester sophomore, junior, or senior status
- 3 UMN credit internship: students will work 20Â 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 30Â 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 in the course.
- 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, CEA CAPA. CEA 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 CEA CAPA application, students will indicate that they would like to participate in an internship. Students will provide CEA CAPA with the required application materials and give them their top three areas of interest for potential placements. Students are encouraged to speak to CEA CAPA directly or work with their academic advisers to determine their three choices. CEA 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
Sophomore, junior, or senior status
Students wanting to participate in the summer after their first year at UMN should reach out to the CGI directly.Â
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 second-semester sophomore status.
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)
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Supplemental materials to be submitted to CEA CAPA if below GPA requirement: 2.0 - 2.5 GPA
Students must have a valid passport in order to participate in this program. US citizens do not need a visa to stay in Ireland for less than 90 days. If you are a non-US citizen, please check with our local consulate about visa requirements.Â
- 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
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
Part of the application requires submission of an essay addressing the following questions. The total essay cannot exceed 500 words in total.
Financial Aid:
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. Please visit our Financial Aid webpage for more information. Business in Barcelona students also have access to the Bridging Loan, which is a no-interest/no-fees loan that funds the upfront program deposit and flight costs.Â
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Scholarships:
Students on this program may apply for Carlson Global Institute scholarships, as well as scholarships the Learning Abroad Center.Â
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CEA CAPA, our onsite logistics partner in Barcelona, also offers scholarships. More information about CEA 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.
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Summer 2024 - Business in Dublin
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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.
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