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.
Dublin
9/4/25 - 12/13/25
$19,495
12 - 15
5/15/25
6/15/25
Some courses may have prerequisites.
1 year as a registered college student by the time of application
2.5
All Levels
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.
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 |
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Business Consulting | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Basic Operations Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Special Topics: Business Law | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Communication & Global Competence | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Ethics in the Media * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Analyzing & Exploring the City: Dublin * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Economics | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Irish Literature & Film * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Storytelling: Writing Irish Cultural Narratives * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Irish Literature & Film * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Finance | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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History of Ireland: People, Politics & Power * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Basic Operations Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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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 |
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Analyzing & Exploring the City: Dublin * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Storytelling: Writing Irish Cultural Narratives * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Interested in taking your career to the next level?
*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.
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.
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.
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 |
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September 04
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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
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School Break
CEA CAPA is closed for Fall Break. No classes will be held. |
December 12
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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. |
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.