UCD - Smurfit Business school

MBA
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Does anybody have views about Smurfit business school. It seems this school is listed in HSMP MBA provision.So how can this school be compared with Oxford or Cambridge? Please share your views on this.

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Does anybody have views about Smurfit business school.

It seems this school is listed in HSMP MBA provision.So how can this school be compared with Oxford or Cambridge?

Please share your views on this.

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Hi All,

Smurfit is one of the best business school in Ireland and Europe. College is highly recognised in the UK and Ireland. Companies of the likes of McKinsey, Deloitte, JP Morgan, IBM, Intel, Google are very regular to the campus.....Also, they have exchange tie-up with IIM Bangalore, so ppl looking for exchange can complete a term at IIM Bangalore...

I got the admit from school for Sep 2008. Should you have any queries, I will be more than happy to ans your queries.

Thanks,
MS

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Hi Manish79,

Can you please post your profile. Would you know about the Trinity College program in Ireland?

Thanks

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Hi Gmat1902,

I am a computer engineer (B E, Computer Sc. & Engg from a decent college in India) with almost seven years of experience in BFSI domain. I have around three
years of Overseas(Europe) work ex along with around four years in India.

Yeah, I am very much aware of the trinity school. Though ranking may depict a different picture about Trinity as compared to Smurfit, but Smurfit is the best b school in Ireland. The reason why i
didn't even apply to Trinity was there weak career service and even the business school with in the trinity premises is not big. I have been to both the schools and infact intially thought of applying to
Trinity. I managed to meet the Trinity MBA programme director as well.

Thanks,
MS

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Hi Manish,

Congrats for the admit. I also find the school quite interesting. Can u shed some light on scholarship / financial aid front.

I have a 680/~10 years IT exposure !

thanks

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Hi Gmat1902,

I am a computer engineer (B E, Computer Sc. & Engg from a decent college in India) with almost seven years of experience in BFSI domain. I have around three
years of Overseas(Europe) work ex along with around four years in India.

Yeah, I am very much aware of the trinity school. Though ranking may depict a different picture about Trinity as compared to Smurfit, but Smurfit is the best b school in Ireland. The reason why i
didn't even apply to Trinity was there weak career service and even the business school with in the trinity premises is not big. I have been to both the schools and infact intially thought of applying to
Trinity. I managed to meet the Trinity MBA programme director as well.

Thanks,
MS


Hi Manish,

I am a Software Engineer, 2005 passout from NIT Silchar, completing 3 years in IBM India in June( in Finance Domain). Am planning to apply for Masters program in Smurfit. Can you give me a picture of the chances of getting through for MBS in Finance, or MSc in Management. Also, it would be really kind of you if you share your knowledge about Dublin City University's BSchool Master programs and their relevant information, like career prospects etc.

Thanks a Lot,
Cheers,
Sujoy
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Hi Sujoy,

To be really honest, I have no idea about MBS and MSc Programme. As far as Dublin is concerned, its a nice place. The living expenses would be around 1000 Euros per month. I would suggest that you go
through the programme details before joining it. The Smurfit school is the best b school in Ireland and the job prospects are pretty decent in Ireland.

Thanks,
Manish

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Hi Manish,

Congrats for the admit. I also find the school quite interesting. Can u shed some light on scholarship / financial aid front.

I have a 680/~10 years IT exposure !

thanks

Hi Sujoy,

Apologies for late reply.

There are few scholarships but mainly for students with more than 700 score in GMAT.You need to arrange funds of your own because you will not get loans from Irish Banks.

Thanks,
Manish
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Hi All,

Smurfit is one of the best business school in Ireland and Europe. College is highly recognised in the UK and Ireland. Companies of the likes of McKinsey, Deloitte, JP Morgan, IBM, Intel, Google are very regular to the campus.....Also, they have exchange tie-up with IIM Bangalore, so ppl looking for exchange can complete a term at IIM Bangalore...

I got the admit from school for Sep 2008. Should you have any queries, I will be more than happy to ans your queries.

Thanks,
MS

hi Manish... hope u can help me out wid my doubt..

I am aspiring to get into Smurfit fora Masters course they are offering... MBS in Information Systems I am working with Oracle Financial Services as Associate Consultant for approx 3 yrs 4 mths in the Facilities Mgmt/Technology Deployment group..
My academic profile.. SSC-74.26%, HSC (Commerce)-70.17%, TYBCOM- 56.42. i havent given my GMAT (course doesnt require-not mentioned in the entry reqmt).. Kindly let me know if i stand a chance to get in...

Thanks in advance..
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Hi deven.. i was considering trinity as an option... but afer reading the above posts.. i m a little worried.. can u pls throw some light on trinity.. is it gud..??

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Confused...

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Hello,

If anyone still following his thread, pls reply back.

I have got admit to smurfit MBA 2010 September intake.
I have couple of doubts-
i. How are job prospects after completion of the program.
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ii. Do they have campus placement as in colleges in India.

iii. What is the Placement salary that we can expect

Also, please share your experience guys. It will help me make a wise decision.

I have lot of financial constraints. So, I am expecting that I get scholarship. The results are yet to be announced by Mid-april.


Thanks,

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Hi,
I'm not an applicant but I live in Ireland and I know the B-school scene here quite well.
i. How are job prospects after completion of the program.
==> Don't count on getting a job here in Ireland after the program. The market is still reeling from the effects of the recession so the lower you keep your expectations regarding job the better. Additionally you also have constraints like getting a work permit which will only make things difficult.

ii. Do they have campus placement as in colleges in India.
==> short answer is no..they will put you in touch with some companies but then it's upto you to do all the legwork.

iii. What is the Placement salary that we can expect
==> Not sure..depends on your experience.
Bottom line is MBA is not rated as highly in Ireland as it is rated in India.

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thanks for your response.
I have gone thru various websites but was still confused. Now, I think I need to reconcider my smurfit.
Thanks again dude.

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thanks for your response.
I have gone thru various websites but was still confused. Now, I think I need to reconcider my smurfit.
Thanks again dude.


Hey, Could you please share your profile (experience, GMAT etc.) and interview experience with Smurfit? Also, did they offer you any scholarship? Are you planning to join Smurfit?
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Hi Gowri,

I have 3.5 exp. in Software-quality assurance from an IT MNC in bangalore.
GMAT 660.

Thanks,

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Hi,
Sorry to correct you, but my name is Gouri and not Gowri.
I have my interview with Smurfit in next 2 hours.
I have an experience of 3 years, 2yrs in finance, 7months in an educational institute and 6 months in IT.
But how do you know that you are being considered for the scholarship? Did they tell you?
And which is the 3rd scholarship, one is Ideas for future and another is regional one..

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Hello Gouri,

Best of luck for the interview.

Thanks,

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Hi

I got an admit in MSc Management at UCD Smurfit. I am a little worried about the placements upon completion of the program. Though I am not planning to settle in Ireland, would rather like to have a job either back in India, Singapore, US or UK. Can somebody guide me here?

Also, what kind of part time jobs are available during the course of the program and how much do they pay?

Thanks
D