Global Business Consulting

Dublin, Ireland
Global Business Consulting

About the Program

Consulting Project Focus Area: FinTech

The Business Consulting program with associated experiential learning equips you to work as a practitioner in a real-world organization. In Dublin, you’ll explore the cutting-edge world of FinTech, where finance, technology, and innovation converge. As part of a consulting team, you’ll engage with key areas such as data analytics, design thinking, and user experience (UX) design. This experience enables you to address critical challenges in the financial services sector, helping companies innovate and adapt in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

The Business Consulting project with a focus on FinTech allows you to gain a deep understanding of the intersections between finance and technology. You’ll develop the ability to craft solutions that enhance financial operations, preparing you for a future in a sector that is continuously shaping the global economy.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Dublin

Dates:

9/4/25 - 12/13/25

Price:

$19,495

Credits:

12 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

5/15/25

Withdraw By:

6/15/25

Requirements

Complete Application
Program Participation Agreement
Transcript - Unofficial
$95 Online Application Fee

Eligibility

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Education
Completed:

1 year as a registered college student by the time of application

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Get a Flight Credit worth up to $500 when you apply with code* by January 1, 2025

Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Dublin Center

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Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Room
Study Room
Printing Facilities
Printing Facilities
Student ID
Student ID
12-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

The required Business Consulting course is comprised of both an academic course and a locally based business consulting project that will require you to meet with clients and conduct group work outside of class. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about your assigned company through in-person or virtual meetings and by visiting their facilities/operations, conducting market research, creating relationships, ideating proposals and solutions, all of which will culminate in a consulting proposal.

In addition to your 3-credit business consulting course and project, you will choose 3-4 additional CEA CAPA course to take from the catalog of course options available to you. This provides you with the opportunity to gain professional experience while also making progress toward your degree requirements and engaging in classes that afford a richer cultural experience.  

Courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. Overall, students may earn 12-15 credits. Elective courses generally meet 2 times per week, Monday-Thursday.  Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays. 

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Business Consulting 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Basic Operations Management * 300 En 45 3
Special Topics: Business Law 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence 300 En 45 3
Ethics in the Media * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Analyzing & Exploring the City: Dublin * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Economics 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Irish Literature & Film * 300 En 45 3
Storytelling: Writing Irish Cultural Narratives * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Irish Literature & Film * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Finance 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
History of Ireland: People, Politics & Power * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Basic Operations Management * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Marketing * 300 En 45 3
Sport Marketing 300 En 45 3
The Business of Social Media 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Analyzing & Exploring the City: Dublin * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Storytelling: Writing Irish Cultural Narratives * 300 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Dublin. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
September 04
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date.

September 05
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

September 08
Classes Begin

Classes begin at the CEA CAPA Dublin Center on this day.

October 20 - 24
School Break

CEA CAPA is closed for Fall Break. No classes will be held.

December 12
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at CEA CAPA.

December 13
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$19,495
$19,495
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$700
$1,600
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$515
$515
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$100
$150
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$1,800
$3,300
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$750
$1,550
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,350
$3,000
TOTAL EXPENSES $24,710 $29,610