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Welcome to UCD Michael Smurfit
Graduate Business School, Ireland’s
global business school, forming
global minds.
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Dean’s Welcome
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Academic Calendar 2014/15
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SECTION 1: UCD Smurfit School Staff and Contacts
Meet the Staff
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SECTION 2: University Policies and Regulations
Assessment / Graduation / Fees / Registration / UCards / Blackboard
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SECTION 3: Teaching and Learning
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SECTION 4: General Information
Continuous Improvement Programme / Programme Office/
Services Centre / Emergencies / Common Room / Transport /
Administrative Office Belfield
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SECTION 5: Careers
Career Development and Skill Centre
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SECTION 6: Alumni
UCD Business Alumni Relations
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SECTION 7: ILTG - Information and Learning Technology Group
IT Support
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SECTION 8: Library and Study Facilities
Library / Printing and Copying / Study Facilities
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SECTION 9: International Students
International Student Support / International Student Society
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SECTION 10: Student Support
Student Adviser / Chaplaincy / UCD Access Centre: Disability Support /
Financial Assistance / Health Centre / Counselling Service / Pharmacy /
Helpline Numbers
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SECTION 11: UCD Sports and Social
UCD Student Centre / UCD Sport and Fitness / Get in Gear /
Sports Clubs and Activities / UCD Sports and Social Events
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Belfield and Blackrock Campus Locations
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Blackrock Campus Map
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Belfield Campus Map
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We are Ireland’s global business school because,
as one of the world’s most open economies,
Ireland has a particular perspective on the
world; one which is open to new ideas
and to the world.
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The excellence of the education you will get here is well recognised
internationally. We are your gateway to the world because we are the only
business school in Ireland which has achieved the triple crown of
international accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA: a signal of a
quality degree.
We are also the only business school in Ireland whose degrees are
consistently ranked amongst the top 100 in the world.
Ireland faces challenging times as a country. We have a lot to learn and
therefore a lot to teach from our recent experience.
We hope you learn these lessons here, lessons about resilience in business
and about individual and organisational values which sustain the future.
Your achievements here will be shaped by us – but also to a great extent by
you. I hope you make the most of the opportunities presented to you here.
Beir bua
Professor Ciarán Ó’hÓgartaigh
Dean
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Academic Calendar
2014/15
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Please note that these are the standard dates of term for UCD Programmes.
Your Programme may operate different dates of term and your Programme
Manager will communicate these to you directly.
Semester 1
(Monday, 1 September 2014 – Sunday, 18 January 2015 inclusive)
Orientation
Monday, 1 September – Friday, 5 Sept
Varies by programme
Teaching Term 1
Monday, 8 Sept – Friday, 28 Nov 1
12 Weeks
Revision
Monday, 1 Dec –Sunday, 7 Dec
1 Week
Exams
Monday, 8 Dec– Friday, 19 Dec
11 Working Days
Christmas break
Monday, 22 Dec 2014 – Thursday,1 Jan 2015
(final dates to be confirmed)
Friday, 2 Jan – Friday, 16 Jan
(final dates to be confirmed)
Semester 1 Grade
Approval Process 5
Semester 2
(Monday 19 January 2015 – Sunday 17 May 2015 inclusive)
Teaching Term 2a
Monday, 19 Jan – Friday, 6 Mar
Fieldwork /
Study period
Monday, 9 Mar – Sunday, 22 Mar 2
2 weeks
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5 Weeks
Teaching Term 2b
Monday, 23 Mar - Friday, 24 April
Revision
Monday, 27 Apr– Sunday, 3 May
Exams
Semester 2 Grade
Approval Process 5
7 Weeks
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1 week
Tuesday, 5 May – Saturday, 16 May
11 Working Days
Monday, 18 May – Friday, 29 May
(final dates to be confirmed)
Summer term/Research period (Monday, 18 May – Sunday, 30 August 2015 inclusive)
Term 3
Graduate Grade
Approval Process 5
Monday, 18 May – Sunday, 30 Aug 6
15 Weeks
(Final dates to be confirmed)
(Please see www.ucd.ie/registry/academicsecretariat/docs/201316_td.pdf for final dates
to be confirmed)
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October Bank Holiday Monday, 27 October 2014
St Patrick’s Day: Tuesday, 17 March 2015
Good Friday: 3 April 2015; Easter Sunday, 5 April 2015; Easter Monday, 6 April 2015
May Bank Holiday: Monday 4, May 2015
Incorporates Grading, Grade Entry, Processing, Grade Approval (see https://intranet.ucd.ie/registry/assessment/gap.html)
June Bank Holiday: Monday 1, June 2015; August Bank Holiday: 3 August 2015
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SECTION 1
UCD Smurfit School
Staff & Contacts
/ Meet our Staff /
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Meet some
of our staff
Programme Office
Felicity McGovern
Roisín Comerford
Annmarie Connolly
Lisa Madsen
Programme Office
Director/School Manager
Programme Manager
(CEMS, SMA)
Programme Manager
(BA, EEF, QF )
Programme Manager
(MSC Business Programmes)
Geraldine McEvoy
Jola Meagher
Monica Timlin
Enrica Ferrera
Programme Manager
(MSC Business Programmes)
Programme Manager
(MSc in Management,
MSc in Digital Marketing)
Programme Manager
(MAcc)
International Student
Liaison Officer
Bogdan
Bartoszewski
Senior Programme
Office Administrator
Sheila Baynes
Lukasz Klimek
Fiona Lynch
Joy O’Hora
Programme Office
Administrator
Programme Office
Administrator
Senior Programme
Office Administrator
Senior Programme Office
Administrator
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MBA Programme Office
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Roisin O’Loughlin
Yvonne Harding
Michael McDonnell
Full Time MBA Programme
Manager
MBA Leadership Development Executive MBA Programme
Manager
Programme Manager
Career Development & Skills Centre
Student
Adviser
Brian Marinan
Dee Murphy
Cathy Savage
Senior Manager, Career
Development and Skills
Manager, Career
Development and Skills
Nadia Clarkin
Manager, Career
Development and Skills
Student Adviser
ILTG (IT Support)
Alumni Relations
Denis O’Neill
Paul Reynolds
Tara Collins
Emer O’Leary
IT Specialist
IT Specialist
Alumni Relations Director
Alumni Relations - Events
& Communications
Reception
Helen O’Dowd
Adrienne Corrigan
Telephone: 01 716 8934
E-mail: [email protected]
RECEPTION OPENING HOURS:
8.30am - 6.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 6.00pm, Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm
The School Reception is located off the main entrance hall and provides the
following services:
- Reception of visitors
- Delivery pick-up point
- Notification of urgent messages on electronic notice board
Smurfit Admissions Team
[email protected]
Head of Student Recruitment & Admissions
Colm Small
Room S116 Ext. 8098
[email protected]
Manager, Asia
Geraldine McCarthy Room S113
Ext. 8058
[email protected]
MSc's Admissions Manager
Carole Deering
Room S113
Ext. 8885
[email protected]
MSc's Admissions Manager
Olivia Moss
Room S113
Ext. 4302
[email protected]
MSc's Admissions Administrator
Emma Mescall
Room S113 Ext. 8885
[email protected]
MSc's Admissions Administrator
Peter Bracken
Room S113 Ext. 8885
[email protected]
MBA Admissions Manager
Gillian Durnin
Room S113
Ext. 8852
[email protected]
MBA Admissions Administrator
Susie O’Reilly
Room S113
Ext. 4306
[email protected]
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School Management
Dean, UCD Business Schools
Professor Ciarán Ó’hÓgartaigh
[email protected]
Assistant to Dean
Aine Doherty
[email protected]
Director, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business
Professor Anthony Brabazon
[email protected]
School Manager
Felicity McGovern
[email protected]
Doctoral Research Programmes
Programme Director
Prof Donncha Kavanagh
Room Q252
Ext. 4751
[email protected]
Programme Manager
Jane O’Mara
Room N305
Ext. 8064
[email protected]
MSc Business Programmes
(Finance, Human Resource Management, iBusiness, International Business,
Management Consulting, Marketing, Organisational Development & Change, Project
Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Management & Planning)
MSc Business Programme Academic Director
Dr Jacob Eisenberg
Room Q264
[email protected]
MSc Business Programme Managers
Human Resources, Organisational Development & Change,
Management Consulting, Marketing, Project Management
Lisa Madsen
Room N104, Ext. 8821
[email protected]
Finance, International Business, Supply Chain Management,
Strategic Management & Planning, iBusiness
Geraldine McEvoy
Room N104, Ext. 8990
[email protected]
MSc Business Programme Administrators
Fiona Lynch
Room N102
Joy O’Hora
Room N102
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Ext. 8858
Ext. 8861
[email protected]
[email protected]
MSc Business Area Coordinators
Area
Coordinator
Room
Ext.
Email
iBusiness
Allen Higgins
Q223
4775
[email protected]
Finance
Dr Paul Ryan
S309
8829
[email protected]
N307
8013
[email protected]
Human Resource
Managment
Dr Majella Fahy
International
Business
Dr Yousef
Husein Eiadat
S207a
8110
[email protected]
Management
Consultancy
Kathy O’Reilly
E116
8848
[email protected]
Marketing
Dr Andrew Keating N314
8029
[email protected]
Organisational
Development &
Change
Dr Maeve Houlihan Q238
4725
[email protected]
Supply Chain
Management
Dr Donna Marshall Q242
4771
[email protected]
Strategic Mgmt
and Planning
Dr Federica
Pazzaglia
Q235
4832
[email protected]
Project
Management
Joe Houghton
E121
8812
[email protected]
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MBA
MBA Programmes Academic Director
Dr Brian McGrath
Ext. 8880
[email protected]
MBA Programmes Director
Orla Nugent
Room S104
Ext. 8015
[email protected]
MBA Admissions Manager
Gillian Durnin
Room S113
Ext. 8862
[email protected]
MBA Admissions Administrator
Susie O’Reilly
Room S106
Ext. 4306
[email protected]
MBA Programme Manager
Yvonne Harding
Room S106
Ext. 8867
[email protected]
Executive MBA Programme Manager
Roisin O’Loughlin
Room S106
Ext. 8942
[email protected]
MBA Leadership Development Programme Manager
Michael McDonnell
Room S106
Ext. 4316
MBA Executive Assistant
Room S106
[email protected]
Ext. 8860
[email protected]
Master of Accounting
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Programme Director
Prof Niamh Brennan
Room Q208
Ext. 4707
[email protected]
Programme Manager
Monica Timlin
Room N103
Ext. 8996
[email protected]
Programme Administrator
Bodgan Bartoszewski
Room N102
Ext. 4328
[email protected]
MS in Business Analytics
Programme Director
Dr Sean McGarraghy
Room Q236
Ext. 4734
[email protected]
Programme Manager
Annmarie Connolly
Room N106
Ext. 8075
[email protected]
Programme Adminstrator
Lukasz Klimek
Room N102
Ext. 8933
[email protected]
MSc in Digital Marketing
Programme Director
Dr Laurent Muzellec
Room S305
Ext. 8959
Programme Manager
Jola Meagher
Room N103
Ext. 8067
Programme Adminstrator
Lukasz Klimek
Room N102
Ext. 8933
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
MSc in Energy and Environmental Finance
Programme Director
Prof Don Bredin
Room S308
Ext. 8833
[email protected]
Programme Manager
Annmarie Connolly
Room N106
Ext. 8075
[email protected]
Programme Adminstrator
Lukasz Klimek
Room N102
Ext. 8933
[email protected]
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MSc in Food Business Strategy
Programme Director
Prof. Alan Renwick
Programme Manager
Donna Downing
Room S115
Ext. 7761
[email protected]
Ext. 8948
[email protected]
MSc in Global Services Management
Programme Director
Prof. Mary Lambkin
Programme Manager
Donna Downing
Room S115
Ext. 8806
[email protected]
Ext. 8948
[email protected]
MSc in International Management/CEMS
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Programme Director & Academic Director
Dr Dorota PiaskowskaLewandowska
Room S206
Ext. 8820
[email protected]
Programme Manager
Roisín Comerford
Room N106
Ext. 8088
[email protected]
CEMS Language Coordinator
Dr Enrica Ferrara
Room N105
Ext. 8804
[email protected]
MSc in Management
Programme Director
Dr Thomas Conlon
Room S303s
Ext. 8909
[email protected]
Programme Manager
Jola Meagher
Room N103
Ext. 8067
[email protected]
Programme Administrators
Sheila Baynes (am only) Room N102
Lukasz Klimek
Room N102
Ext. 8859
Ext. 8933
[email protected]
[email protected]
MSc Management Part-time by Distance Learning Support Officer
Dr Orna O’Brien
Room Q258
Ext. 4818
[email protected]
(Quinn School)
MSc in Marketing Practice
Director
Prof Damien McLoughlin Room S203
Ext. 8890
[email protected]
Programme Director
Orlagh McGrath
David Dand Hall
Ext. 8912
[email protected]
Programme Manager
Antoinette Fennelly
David Dand Hall
Ext. 8913
[email protected]
MSc in Quantitative Finance
Programme Director
Dr Conall O’Sullivan
Room N210a
Ext. 8836
[email protected]
Programme Manager
Annmarie Connolly
Room N106
Ext. 8075
[email protected]
Programme Administrator
Lukasz Klimek
Room N102
Ext. 8933
[email protected]
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MSc in Strategic Management Accounting
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Programme Director
Dr Christoph Drechsler
Room Q246
Ext. 4772
[email protected]
Programme Manager
Roisín Comerford
Room N106
Ext. 8088
[email protected]
Academic Subject Areas
Accountancy (Based in Quinn School)
Head of Subject Area:
Dr Gerardine Doyle
Room Q210
Accountancy Office
Catherine Allen
Room Q230
Christine Walsh
Room Q230
Banking and Finance
Head of Subject Area:
Prof Don Bredin
Room S311
Banking and Finance Office
Deirdre Hegarty
Room S313a
Ext. 4717
[email protected]
Ext. 4700
Ext. 4718
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ext. 8833
[email protected]
Ext. 8824
[email protected]
Industrial Relations & Human Resources
Head of Subject Area:
Prof Bill Roche
Room N306 Ext. 8855
Industrial Relations & Human Resources Office:
Bernie Cramp
Room N306a Ext. 8992
Management
Head of Subject Area:
Prof Brian Fynes
Room S304
Management Office (Smurfit)
Deirdre O’Neill
Room S206a
Management Office (Quinn)
Derry-Anne McEvoy
Room Q231
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ext. 8841
[email protected]
Ext. 8852
[email protected]
Ext. 4732
[email protected]
Management Information Systems (MIS) (Quinn School)
Head of Subject Area:
Dr Peter Keenan
Room Q227 Ext. 4727
[email protected]
MIS Office:
Maura Mulvey
Room Q229 Ext. 4706
[email protected]
Marketing
Head of Subject Area:
Prof Mary Lambkin
Marketing Office:
Nuala Doyle
Room S209
Ext. 8806
[email protected]
Room S214
Ext. 8956
[email protected]
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Teaching & Learning
Head of Teaching & Learning
Dr Maeve Houlihan
Room Q238
Ext. 4725
[email protected]
Ext. 4813
[email protected]
Research
Head of Research
Prof Susi Geiger
Room Q256
Career Development & Skills Centre
Senior Manager, Career Development and Skills
Brian Marrinan
Room D102
Ext. 8926
[email protected]
Manager, Career Development and Skills
Dee Murphy
Room D102
Ext. 8085
[email protected]
Manager, Career Development and Skills
Cathy Savage
Room D102
Ext. 8086
[email protected]
Room E119 Blackrock
(Law/Roebuck - Room 127)
Ext. 8953
[email protected]
Student Adviser
Nadia Clarkin
International Student Liaison Officer
Enrica M. Ferrara
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Room N105
Ext. 8804
[email protected]
Alumni Relations
Alumni Relations Director
Tara Collins
N115
Ext. 8805
[email protected]
Events and Communications
Emer O’Leary
N116
Ext. 8864
[email protected]
ILTG - Information and Learning
Technology Group
IT Support
Technical Services Manager
Peter J Kenealy
Room S119
Ext. 8813
[email protected]
IT Specialists
Denis O’Neill
Paul Reynolds
Room S123
Room S123
Ext. 8089
Ext. 8845
[email protected]
[email protected]
Technical Services Centre
(Helpdesk)
Room S123
Ext. 8962
[email protected]
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SECTION 2
University Policies
and Regulations
/ Assessment / Graduation / Fees /
/ Registration / UCards / Blackboard /
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We advise all students to familiarise themselves with the following UCD
Policy Documents and Regulations:
- Academic Regulations
- Policy on Extenuating Circumstances
- Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Integrity
- Policy on Late Submission of Coursework
- Student Complaint Policy and Procedures
- University Regulations: Student Code
- Student Email Policy
Links to all the above policy documents and regulations are available at:
www.ucd.ie/registry/academicsecretariat/docs/academic_r.pdf
Policy Statements
UCD is an equal opportunities institution. An essential part of this policy is to
facilitate the entry to, and participation in, the student life of the college by
persons with disabilities.
Policy on Dignity and Respect ☺
University College Dublin is committed to the promotion of an environment
which upholds the dignity and respect of the individual, and which supports every
individual’s right to study and/or work in an environment which is free of any
form of harassment, intimidation or bullying.
The University recognises the right of every individual to such an environment
and requires all members of the University community to recognise their
responsibilities in this regard.
Harassment of others by members of the University community - staff or
students - will not be tolerated.
We advise students to read the whole policy document on dignity and
respect:
www.ucd.ie/equality/policieslegislation/dignity_respect_policy.pdf
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Assessment
Understanding your grades
UCD employs a grading system when assessing student performance and awards. The
table below sets out the Grades, Grade Point Average (GPA) and equivalent
descriptor*
GRADE
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DE
F
G
GPA*
4.2
4.0
3.8
3.6
3.4
3.2
3.0
2.8
2.6
2.4
2.2
2.0
1.6
1.0
0.0
DEGREE AWARD
H1 = GPA 3.68 or above
H2.1 = GPA from 3.08 to 3.67
H2.2 = GPA from 2.48 to 3.07
Pass = GPA from 2.00 to 2.47
* Please note that a GPA is calculated only when the module is complete and does not apply to
assessment components.
Academic Regulations can be viewed via:
www.ucd.ie/registry/academicsecretariat/academic_r.pdf
Modules may be assessed using a combination of assessment techniques such as
formal examinations, presentations, case study analysis, projects, presentations etc.
Details will be provided by each module co-ordinator (in writing in the module
outline/module descriptor) and orally (during the first session).
The Assessment Unit within UCD Registry, oversees and manages the end of semester
examination process and students must observe its conventions and rules. UCD
examination regulations are available at
www.ucd.ie/registry/assessment/student_info/examregulations.pdf
Examinations are scheduled on a university wide basis. While every effort is made to
accommodate candidates, priority cannot be accorded to matters of personal
convenience alone; for example, travel plans, work commitments etc.
You must ensure that you comply with all aspects of the examination system. Once
you register for modules in order to successfully complete the module and gain the
assigned ECTS, you are obliged to complete the necessary assessment (formal
examination and/or assignments).
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Each student must ensure that all project work and continuous assessment work is
submitted on time and in a form which complies with guidelines provided by your
module co-ordinator.
The Assessment UCD Registry website provides student information relating
to examination timetables, disability support services, appeals process etc.
Please check the web page: www.ucd.ie/registry/assessment/info_stu.htm
Graduation and Conferring
At Present the UCD conferring
ceremony is held in December
of the year in which you complete
your programme. If you complete
your programme in August 2014,
the conferring ceremony will take
place in December 2014.
Please visit these links for further information:
www.ucd.ie/confer/schedule
www.ucd.ie/confer/frequentlyaskedquestions/
Fees
The tuition fees for the academic session 2014/2015 are detailed at
http://www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/fees/2014/index.html
Paying fees by semester in 2014/15:
Graduate Programmes based over three semesters:
Tuition fees, including the Student Centre levy, can be paid in three parts over the year,
with one third due at the start of each semester. For payment dates please refer to our
website: www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/fees/fee_payment_dates1415.htm
All other fees information can be found on the Fees and Grants website at
www.ucd.ie/fees
For further information please contact the Student Desk at
www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/studentdesk/contact.html
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Registration
Before attending courses you will need to register as a student, enrol in your courses,
make a minimum payment for the first instalment of your tuition fees and receive a
Student UCARD. You will be asked to upload your photo which will be used for your
student card as part of your online registration process. After acceptance of a place on
a UCD Smurfit School Programme you will have received information on how to
register on-line through the SIS StuWeb
www.ucd.ie/sisadmin/stuweb/
Student UCARDs
The UCARD replaces the traditional student card.
During Orientation Week you will be issued with your student UCARD. A UCARD is an
essential item and should be carried at all times. Your UCARD gives you access to all
student facilities, the residences, library, computer facilities, sports clubs and the
student centre, and has an electronic purse for payments on campus (food, print &
copy, swimming pool, lockers and more).
UCARD Top Up Machines are located inside the Smurfit School at the Student
Services Desk
Information on photo upload is found here:
www.ucd.ie/ucard/ucardservices/get-a-ucard/
Please check with your Programme Manager for further details in relation to student
card collection.
All new students must upload a digital photograph once your SIS Web has been
activated. It is important that you upload your photo as early as possible.
For further information please visit: www.ucd.ie/ucard
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Change of Address
It is essential that your details as recorded by the University / Business School are
current and up to date.
Please note that you can update your permanent and temporary address on
the SIS Student Web: https://sisweb.ucd.ie/usis/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin
All official UCD correspondence (including conferral invitations etc.) is automatically
sent to your permanent address.
Programme Quality
To gain insights on the academic rigour and quality of our programmes, we seek your
feedback on modules taught each semester. The University on-line student evaluation
forms are made available for completion during week 10 and remain open until the
end of the formal examination period (Dec 22nd or thereabouts). These on-line survey
forms are completed anonymously and summary data gathered is fed back to relevant
Faculty members. Based on the data gathered, it is possible for us to introduce
programme/module enhancements. The Student Feedback on Modules (SFM) process
is integral to our quality enhancement procedure and to programme management and
planning. Your insights (both positive and negative) are crucial to this process.
To supplement the SFM exercise, each programme schedules two student Forum
Meetings each semester. This is a very effective mechanism for us in getting insights
on what is going well (and not so well) during each semester.
Blackboard
Blackboard is UCD’s virtual learning environment. Blackboard is available from
http://elearning.ucd.ie, or through UCD Connect, and can be accessed from any PC
with internet access. You will get a username and password allowing you to log on to
this site, once you complete registration. Your modules will be represented on this site
so you can access module information, (module outline, assessment details, essential
readings, notes) and other materials on line. You can access and submit assignments
online through Blackboard. For Blackboard technical support, send an e-mail to
[email protected]
Student FAQs:
www.ucd.ie/itservices/teachinglearningit/virtuallearning/blackboard/studentfaqs/
Safe Assign:
www.ucd.ie/itservices/teachinglearningit/virtuallearning/safeassign/
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SECTION 3
Teaching and
Learning
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You are very welcome to the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, where teaching
and learning is at the heart of what we do. We strive to be student-centred and to provide a
fourth-level learning experience that nurtures informed, independent thinking and deepening
knowledge, skills and insight to enhance your contribution to business and society. The
foundations of our teaching and learning philosophy are:
• Research informed, skilled teaching and learning facilitation
• High standards of academic excellence
• Recruiting and supporting faculty who are experts in their subjects and who care about
their students
• A diverse and engaged classroom, driven by interactive, collaborative learning
• Reflective, responsible, creative and accountable students
• Professional and personal development within and beyond the classroom
• Continual curriculum renewal and dynamic academic programming
• Rigorous, multifaceted learning and assessment processes
As a member of the UCD Business community, we expect the highest standards of engagement
and integrity from you, in both your academic work and interpersonal contributions. UCD’s
Student Code is taken seriously and please familiarise yourself with it.
Graduate education differs from undergraduate education, moving towards a deeper level of
mastery and personalised learning. It requires informing yourself by reading extensively and
engaging with theory, applying what you learn to examples and case studies, and reflecting on
and thinking about what you are learning, why and what else might be needed. The academic
year moves quickly and the pace is fast. Talking with others and forming peer study and
discussion groups will enhance this process significantly.
Reflecting workplace practice, several of your assignments may be team based. Use the
opportunity to develop your capacity to collaborate, and to harness and learn from difference.
We recommend you throw yourself into the experience fully by setting goals for what you want
to achieve and learn during your time with us, making good use of the rich opportunities
available to you as a Smurfit student via UCD library and e-resources, supports such as the
academic writing centre, career centre, invited speakers, competitions and campus events, and
above all, your international peer group of fellow learners.
Learning at its best is a stimulus of change, and should you encounter difficulties (academic or
non academic) during the course of your time here, please discuss them at the earliest
opportunity with your lecturer, programme coordinator or the School Student Adviser.
Prepare to stretch. Bring curiosity to what you do. Talk with your lecturers about what they are
striving to achieve and why. Ask for and give help when it is needed. Take part in the life of the
campus and make the most of its many opportunities for your professional and personal
development. Use this time to plan and build for your future and how you will contribute.
Good luck with your chosen programme of study and wishing you every success
Dr Maeve Houlihan
Director – Teaching and Learning, UCD Business Schools
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SECTION 4
General Information
/ Continuous Improvement Programme /
/ Programme Office / Services Centre /
/ Emergencies / Common Room / Transport /
/ Administrative Office Belfield /
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Continuous Improvement Programme Our Service to You!
We aspire, as a leading international business school, to conform to best
international practice in our administrative services and customer relations.
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has adopted a Continuous
Improvement Programme resulting in significant improvements in a number of our
services. We have identified a number of priority areas for 2014/2015, which will be
addressed during the coming year.
Student feedback is an essential element of a successful Continuous Improvement
Programme initiative. We welcome any comments or suggestions which you might
have on our current services or suggestions for future improvements.
Each year at the start of semester 2 you will be asked to participate in an online
student experience survey. Your participation in this exercise is appreciated and is a
valuable means of conveying ideas and suggestions for improving the student
experience at UCD Smurfit School.
Smurfit School Programme Office
“The Mission Statement of the Programme Office is to provide continuous
targeted support and service to our students and staff, in order to enhance your
overall experience during your studies.”
The Programme Office is located opposite the main reception desk at the front of
the building. Your Programmes Office here at the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate
School is your point of contact for many of the administrative and key support
services you will need during your studies.
Opening Hours:
9.45am - 1.00pm and 2.15pm - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (Subject to change)
Services Provided:
• SIS Web Queries
• Assignment Submission Service
• Thesis Submission
• A liaision & contact point for Programme Managers & Support Staff
• Visa letters
• General support, and any queries you have about your Programme
• Form stamping for ID verification
• Certificates of Attendance (other than self service online documentation)
• Module Registration Queries
• Timetables
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Services Centre
Telephone: 01 716 8908 / 8907
Email: [email protected]
Located on the ground floor in Building E, facilities provided by the Services
Centre include:
• Directions to outlying campus buildings and facilities
• Equipment and furniture removals/movement
• Advice in emergency situations
• Maintenance issues, security and lost property
• First Aid box/First Aid service and AED machine
• Courtesy telephone (UCD extensions only)
• Student locker distribution (deposit is required)
• Student event organisation advice and guidelines (e.g. posters, alcohol permit
requests)
• Central post distribution and collection point. Please note that only PhD students
and those attending the Marketing Development Programme are allowed to receive
post on Campus.
• Room bookings
Service Desk Opening Hours
7.30am - 9.30pm
Monday - Friday
8.00am - 4.30pm
Saturdays
Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays.
Open four Sundays before examination sessions from 8.00am - 4.30pm.
UCD Unicare
The UCD Unicare program is a community approach to promote personal safety for
all students, staff and visitors through awareness, partnership and prevention. Visit
UCD Unicare website (www.ucd.ie/unicare) for advice on how to stay safe around
campus, keep your private property safe and other useful tips.
Unicare emergency line: 01 716 7999
Building Access Hours
Monday - Friday
7.30am- 9.30pm
Saturday access
8.00am - 4.30pm
Sunday access
8.00am - 4.30pm with production of current student card.
Students must sign in and sign out. No access on Bank Holidays.
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Shower Facilities
There is a shower facility for students in E-Block behind the Services Desk.
Inter-faith Prayer Room
There is an inter-faith prayer room located beside East Residences here at the UCD
Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. Anyone wishing to use this facility can
request the key from the Services Desk.
Emergencies
In the case of all general emergencies, you should contact Services
Emergency Line in Belfield 01 716 7999.
This is a 24 hour service. The contact numbers for Blackrock Services are 01 716 8907
/ 8908. All requirements for Emergency Services such as Gardai, Ambulance, Fire
Brigade should be contacted through Services at the above number. All security
incidents should be reported to Services immediately. Services will then assist you in
handling the incident.
AED locations: There are two AED or defibrillators in Blackrock Campus: one in Block
E, opposite the Services Desk and one on the corridor outside the Library.
Student Common Room
Located on the ground floor at the end of the main entrance hall, facilities include
vending machines offering tea, coffee, snacks, and soft drinks. There also a microwave
and a kettle for exclusive use of the students.
Restaurant
Opening Hours - During term
8.00am - 7.30pm
Monday - Thursday
8.00am - 4.00pm
Friday
8.30am - 2.30pm
Saturday
Opening Hours - Out of term
8.00am - 4.00pm
Monday - Friday
Closed
Saturday
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Transport
Bus
www.dublinbus.ie allows searches by route number and by area served. By getting a
Student Travelcard (see www.studenttravelcard.ie) you can avail of discount tickets.
Rail
Dart and train timetables see www.irishrail.ie
Bicycle
There is a bicycle rack opposite D-Block. Make sure to lock your bicycle. Bicycles
should not be left in any other areas on campus.
Car parking & Clamping
Campus Speed limit is 30 km/h. Vehicles using the campus must comply with the
Road Traffic Act.
Parking is provided on a first come, first served basis and is exclusively for people
with business in UCD. Vehicles may only be parked in designated parking spaces and
are parked at owners’ risk. Some car parking areas are pay and display, please check
the signage in the relevant car park. Vehicles left unattended for more than three
weeks will be deemed abandoned and may be removed. Please note that the
University plans to introduce paid parking across the whole car park at the School.
Information on this will be provided to students as soon as it is available.
Wheel clamping is used to facilitate parking management on campus.
Clamp release fee is indicated by signage in the relevant car parks.
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Administrative Offices, Belfield
Student Desk, Michael Tierney Building, Belfield
The Student Desk is the University’s point of contact for many of the administrative
services you will need during your time as a UCD student.
“The mission of the Student Desk is to provide a seamless service to students.
If we cannot help you, we will direct you to someone who can.”
Opening Hours
The Student Desk opening hours are as follows:
Monday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Tuesday 2.00pm - 5.30pm*
Wednesday 9.30am - 5.30pm*
Thursday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm
*out of term the student desk closes at 4.30pm
Services Provided
• Fees/Grant queries
• SIS Web queries
• Assistance with Module Registration
• Thesis submission
• Visa Letters
• Form Stamping
Official documents i.e. Certificates of Attendance, Statements of Results, Transcripts
etc., can be generated through SIS Web ‘Official Documents’
A full list of the services provided to students is available at
www.ucd.ie/studentdesk
Student Desk can be contacted at 01-7161555 or through the Student Desk
Connector at www.ucd.ie/studentdesk/contact
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SECTION 5
Careers
/ Career Development and Skills Centre /
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UCD Smurfit Career
Development and Skills Centre
A dedicated MSc and MBA careers advisory service is available in Blackrock. Visit the
Career Development Centre or log into CareersConnect for all information on how to
meeting with a Career and Skills manager and to keep track of careers fairs, company
visits and job vacancies.
All MSc career information will be posted through CareersConnect, the exclusive UCD
Career Development communication system. The MSc Careers and Skills Manager will be
available for one-to-one consultations, by appointment, throughout the academic year.
To book an appointment students login to the self managed CareersConnect
communication system using their UCD Connect login details. Appointments are
available on a weekly basis.
Visit the Blackrock Career Development and Skills Centre in D Block for free copies of the
major Careers Directories and Graduate Employer Recruitment Information.
The Careers Development Centre has passwords for the following career development
resources:
• Going Global – Country specific career information
• Career Insider- Company, profession and industry insights
• Destinations- Career planning resource
• Profiling for Success- Online pyschometric tests
UCD Smurfit Career Development Centre hold careers fairs on campus in October
(7th & 10th of October) which are attended by leading companies such as KPMG, Kerry
Group, First Derivatives, Kellogg EHQ, Microsoft, Unilver and Google Ireland. You will be
kept informed of all employer events by the Careers and Skills Managers through
CareersConnect.
Employability skills workshops are held frequently during the first semester, these include
workshops on writing CVs , graduate applications, interview skills and creative job
searching.
The main graduate recruitment period occurs in October - January so students need to
be prepared early in the term to apply for the best graduate positions.
This Careers Development and Skills service is also available to the MBA students. This
broadly replicates the services offered to students on the MSc programmes, but it is
targeted specifically at MBA-level career options.
The Career Development and Skills Centre is located in the D Block at the
Smurfit School. You can make an appointment with the Careers & Skills
Managers via CareersConnect careersconnect.ucd.ie/home.html, via
telephone on 01 716 8830 or in person from 9.00am at the Centre reception.
Further information on all UCD Careers Development and Skills services can
be viewed at www.ucd.ie/careers
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SECTION 6
Alumni
/ UCD Business Alumni Relations /
Alumni Award Winners Aidan Brady CEO,
Citibank Europe, Citi Country Officer,
Ireland and Siobhán Talbot, Group
Managing Director, Glanbia
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UCD School of Business has 60,000 alumni
located in over 100 countries around the
world.
We believe that education lasts a life time. The friends you meet in UCD Smurfit
School will stay with you throughout your career. UCD Business Alumni helps you
keep in touch with colleagues, classmates, academics and the wider business
community by hosting social and speaker events, giving you the opportunity to learn
from those who have gone before you.
Our association of Business Alumni are top professionals in local and international
companies across a range of different industries, from Pharmaceutical to Finance.
Alumni enjoy staying involved with the school as regular guest speakers, mentors,
course advisors and of course recruiters!
UCD Business Alumni provide:
• A dedicated monthly e-zine “Business eConnections”
• Educational seminars and access to business insights through the Leaders’ Insights
Video Series
• Networking and reunion events
• An on-line alumni directory
• A dedicated website www.ucd.ie/businessalumni
• Alumni Membership Card and affinity offers
• Opportunities to build your business network through membership of our social
networking communities
We encourage students to get involved in our activities, particularly our on campus
events. For more information please visit www.ucd.ie/businessalumni. We look
forward to meeting you over the coming year and best of luck with your studies.
Tara Collins – Alumni Relations Director
Email: [email protected] Tel: 01 7168805
Emer O’Leary – Events and Communications
Email: [email protected] Tel: 01 7168864
Singapore Chapter
New York Chapter
Hong Kong Chapter
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SECTION 7
ILTG - Information and
Learning Technology
Group
/ IT Support /
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ILTG
Located just off the Copi-print area, the Information and Learning Technology Group
(ILTG) works closely with UCD IT Services and other key service providers to
augment and enhance services for students of the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate
Business School. We run a help desk located in the Smurfit School to support staff
and students alike where we also offer advice and guidance on a wide range of IT
issues and topics.
Students have unlimited Internet access via the Schools wired and wireless networks
throughout all open and study areas as well as technology enhanced classrooms and
collaborative spaces.
ILTG Helpdesk will be open during the following hours:
Monday - Thursday:
9.30am - 10.30am, 11.30am - 1.00pm, 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Friday:
as above except 2.30pm - 5.00pm
ILTG Services Helpdesk:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01 716 8962
URL: www.ucd.ie/iltg
Room: S123
Blackboard Support:
www.ucd.ie/iltg/blackboard
ILTG Staff
Technical Services Manager
Peter J Kenealy
Room S119
Ext. 8813
[email protected]
IT Specialist
Denis O’Neill
Room S123
Ext. 8089
[email protected]
IT Specialist
Paul Reynolds
Room S123
Ext. 8845
[email protected]
UCD IT Services
UCD IT Services provides all central IT applications, support and infrastructure for
staff and students throughout the University. The scope of the service includes
Academic & Administrative Systems, Research IT, Teaching & Learning Technologies
and UCD Web Services.
IT Services Helpdesk:
Tel: +353 1 716 2700
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ucd.ie/itservices/itsupport
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SECTION 8
Library and
Study Facilities
/ Library / Printing and Copying /
/ Study Facilities /
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UCD Library, Blackrock
Where is it?
Located beside the main building, the Blackrock Library is a purpose built facility with
a range of electronic and print information sources to assist you during your time in
the UCD Smurfit School.
How do you use it?
Your Student UCard is your library card and is all that is required to access and
borrow from the Library.
What services and resources are available in the Library?
• Textbook including eBooks, theses and reports
• Inter Library Loan Service (a charged service to obtain items not in our stock)
• Assistance with sourcing information
• Training on databases and EndNote sessions (Belfield campus)
• Photocopying facilities
• Group study room
• 116 wired and wireless study spaces on both floors of the library
All five UCD libraries are accessible to Smurfit students in possession of a valid UCD
Student UCard. The James Joyce Library, Belfield contains law, social science,
economics and undergraduate business books.
What are UCD Library’s opening hours?
Full details on opening hours can be located on the Library website - extended
hours operate during exam periods and opening hours vary across the libraries.
www.ucd.ie/library/using_the_library/open_hours/
What does the online Library offer to you?
Once you have your UCD Connect username and password, you can also access the
Library’s range of electronic resources on and off campus.
The following business subject databases are available to you:
• ABI Inform (business & management information plus academic journals
trade/news publications)
• Mintel (market research)
• FAME (company financials)
• WARC (advertising)
• Marketline Advantage (industry, company and country data)
• Business Source Complete (academic journals, trade/news publications)
• Nexis UK (news and trade publications)
Smurfit students can also access our entire range of online databases and texts.
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Other key general subject research support databases include Scopus (from Elsevier)
& Web of Knowledge (from ISI), which provide data on impact factors, article citation
counts & other bibliometric measures useful for those engaged in research and
scholarly publishing.
What further help is there?
• The library website is available for desktop and mobile and provides further
practical information and links to all of our online resources www.ucd.ie/library
• See our Supporting Your Learning help page:
www.ucd.ie/library/supporting_you/support-learning/ or ask a member of staff for
assistance in the library.
• Use the Library Guide to Finding Information, available on Blackboard.
• The Library catalogue is on our website, in UCD Connect, in the University mobile
app and available directly for desktop and mobile at library.ucd.ie
• Follow us in facebook and twitter for timely Library updates and news
Printing and Photocopying
Digital printing and photocopying (black and white and colour) are available using
your Student ID Card / UCard. Your account may be Topped-Up at the Copi-Print
Bureau, Ucard top up machine at the services desk or online in your SISWeb account.
For more infomation on Student UCard services go to www.ucd.ie/ucard
Digital photocopying/printing machines are located in the:
• Oval Room
• Library/Business Information Centre
• Study Area
Student printing requests sent via the network can be printed on any of the above
machines (known as Follow-me-print).
All photocopying/printing faults should be reported to the Copi-Print Bureau
Ext. 8016 during business hours.
Bureau Services available:
• Stationery sales: A4 refill pads, pens, disks, USB keys, folders, binders, envelopes etc.
• Binding Service
• Pouch Lamination -3 sizes (A4, A3 & Business Card size)
• Fax facility
• Phone Top-up (no service charge)
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Study Facilities
There are a number of student study areas:
• Common Room (Ground Floor, off Lobby)
• Graduate Student Study Room (First Floor, E-block)
• Library
• Syndicate Rooms (First Floor, N205)
Note: Syndicate Rooms are available for use by private study groups. Students can
book a maximum of two hours per group per day. Bookings are made online at
www.smurfitschool.ie/orb
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SECTION 9
International Students
/ International Student Support /
/ International Student Society /
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Are you new to Ireland?
International Student Support
With a student population exceeding 45% International students, The UCD
Michael Smurfit Business School at the Blackrock campus is a true example of a
global university!
Dr Enrica Ferrara
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: 01 7168804
Room: N102
International Student Liaison Officer
Getting adjusted to such a multi-cultural and diverse environment is of paramount
importance to acquire the vital communication & interpersonal skills which will
enable you to build a successful career in the International market. With such a
cosmopolitan feel, the UCD Michael Smurfit Business School is going to be a real
training platform to help you become a citizen of the global job-market.
As an International Students Liaison Officer, my job is to make sure that your stay
at the UCD Michael Smurfit Business School is as enjoyable and flawless as possible.
The services I provide include (but are not limited to) the following: • Pre-arrival
information for new International Students
• Co-ordination of the International Students Mentoring programme
• Orientation programmes
• Advice on Accommodation services and Immigration procedures
• Information on English Language support facilities
• Organization of International events
If you have any queries or concerns on any of the above areas or if you have a
question and you are not quite sure who to go to, please contact me via e-mail at
[email protected] or by telephone at +353 1 716 8804. Alternatively, you can
come and see me from Monday to Friday: just call into the Programme Office and
ask for me.
Enrica Ferrara
murfit Room: N102
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UCD International
UCD International is located in the Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre on the Belfield
campus. It is home to the Global Lounge, a large space where International
students are able to relax, interact with other International and Irish students and
catch up on their news from home on the large screen satellite TV.
Opening Hours
UCD International Reception is open for student enquiries from Monday to Friday
from 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Phone: (01) 716 8500
Fax: (01) 716 1165
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ucd.ie/international
General email enquiries should be sent to [email protected]
International Students Society
The UCD International Students Society organises social and cultural events
throughout the year. A branch of the Society hosts a coffee afternoon, once a week
in the Smurfit School, for International students to get to know one another and
share their experiences of living and studying abroad. Details of how to become a
member of the Society will be announced during Orientation Week and on other
college communication systems during the year. Further information can be
obtained from Nadia Clarkin, Student Adviser, [email protected] or see
www.ucd.ie/iss.
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There’s lots to do
and see in Dublin....
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SECTION 10
Student Support
/ Student Advisor / Chaplaincy /
/ UCD Access Centre: Disability Support /
/ Financial Assistance / Health Centre /
/ Counselling Service / Pharmacy /
/ Helpline Numbers /
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UCD has a large number of staff whose
specific job it is to support students and look
out for their welfare.
Nadia Clarkin
Email: [email protected]
Phone number in Smurfit School: 01 716 8953
Mobile phone: 087 939 4163
Smurfit Room: E119
Student Adviser
As your Student Adviser, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you and congratulations on joining your Masters Programme here at UCD Michael Smurfit
Graduate School of Business.
Student Advisers offer support, advice and information to students on a range of
personal, social, practical and academic issues. It is particularly helpful to meet me if
you find during your time with us, you become concerned about something which
impacts on your concentration, your academic work, your ability to cope or on your
day-to-day life. For example, ill-health, concerns about exams, pressure at home,
anxiety, financial, relationship or accommodation difficulties or motivational issues.
Whether you need straightforward practical advice, emotional support, a listening ear
or the issue is more confidential and serious in nature, talking to someone about it
can help to prevent things from getting worse.
When students are experiencing difficulties which impact on their academic
schedules and or performance we work closely with other university staff to achieve
the best outcomes for students. When required we refer students to other services
within and outside of the university. Student Advisers can also provide you with
information regarding financial assistance and act as advocates on behalf of
students. Overall we aim to enhance students’ experience of college life.
I am available to meet students in the Smurfit School on Monday afternoons,
Wednesdays and Fridays.
Nadia Clarkin
Email: [email protected]
Phone number in Smurfit School: 01 7168953
Phone number in Law School: 01 716-8790
Mobile: 087-9394163
Smurfit Room: E119
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Chaplaincy/Student Advisers
The Smurfit Graduate School chaplain is John McNerney. He is based in the Quinn
Business School in room Q126 and can be contacted on 01 716 4789 or by email:
[email protected]
The chaplaincy team is involved in the student support services network and work
together with the other student advisers and counselling services. Chaplains offer
support to students seeking assistance, especially in times of distress, bereavement,
illness or financial difficulty. They are also involved in various on campus projects
throughout the year such as: student societies, student welfare projects and a variety
of different cultural, educational and social events.
Contact the Chaplaincy
The main Chaplaincy Office is located in the Newman Building, in room
G005 on the Belfield campus.
Phone: (01) 716 8317/8372.
For updated information on all events and liturgical services run by the
chaplaincy, please see the website www.ucd.ie/chaplaincy
Support for students with a Disability
UCD Access & Lifelong Learning provides support for students with disabilities. We
support students with a variety of disabilities including physical and sensory
disabilities, learning difficulties like dyslexia or mental health issues and significant
ongoing medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis and diabetes.
Registration is confidential and exam and academic supports are available. All you
need to register is a letter from your medical consultant or an educational
psychologist’s report no more than 5 years old. You will meet a member of the team
and together we will put in place your individual support plan.
If you feel you may benefit from these supports, make sure to contact us as soon as
possible to set up an appointment to register.
Phone: (01) 716 7565
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ucd.ie/openingworlds/
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Financial Assistance
Many students experience financial difficulties while at university. Within UCD there
are a number of funds that students can apply to for financial assistance.
• Student Welfare Fund: an emergency fund for students who experience unforeseen
financial difficulty.
• Student Assistance Fund: a means tested fund for students from low income
families.
• Childcare Assistance Fund: provides assistance to students for childcare costs with
registered childcare providers.
For further information on how to apply please contact your student adviser
[email protected], the Chaplaincy (www.ucd.ie/chaplaincy) or Students’
Union Welfare Officer.
Your Good Health!
The Student Health Service at Belfield Campus provides
on-campus medical, psychological and psychiatric care to
registered students of the university. The staff of the
Student Health Service provides a service within an ethos
of respect, courtesy and confidentiality and aim at all
times to operate to the highest professional standards.
The service is envisaged as an addition to the student’s
own family doctor or specialist medical services. It
operates within resource constraints so certain service limitations apply. Students
should continue to attend their own General Practitioner, especially if Dublin-based.
Charges
Charges for services offered by the UCD Student Health Service were introduced in
September 2009. These charges will enable UCD to maintain the current level of
medical services.
Please consult the Student Health Service website for more details
www.ucd.ie/stuhealth
Please note payment for your consultation must be paid at the same time of
consultation.
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Location
The Student Health Service is located on the first floor of the Student Centre building
on the Belfield Campus. Telephone: (01) 716 3133 / 3143 (See map on inside back
cover for location)
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 9.00am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Additional Clinics in term time by appointment only:
Early morning: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8.30am - 9.30am
Lunchtime Clinic: Tuesday & Thursday, 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Evening Clinic: Monday & Thursday, 5.00pm - 6.30pm
Confidentiality: All consultations are treated in strict confidence.
Out of Hours Medical Service
Emergency service is provided by EastDoc
Phone 01 209 4021 6.00pm weekdays, and 10.00am – 6.00pm weekends/Bank
holidays. Outside of these hours, please contact 01 830 0244.
(Please note there is a fee for the above services).
Accident and Emergency at St. Vincent’s University Hospital can be used to assess any
acute medical or psychiatric emergencies 24 hours a day.
Appointments
All consultations with the doctor and nurse are by appointment only. Please
contact us by telephone or call into the Student Health Service at Belfield to make an
appointment. Please book a routine appointment for non-urgent problems or to
follow up a pre-existing condition in advance. If you need to see a doctor urgently you
should contact us in the morning to avail of our daily clinic for urgent appointments
only. These appointments are designed to cater for one urgent condition and will be
slightly shorter than a normal consultation.
Pharmacy
The pharmacy is situated in the Student Centre, Belfield.
Opening hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm.
Phone: (01) 716 3144
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Counselling Service
The UCD counselling service provides friendly and confidential counselling to the
students of UCD. The Counselling Service is located on the first floor of the Student
Centre. All consultations are treated in strict confidence. No information is given to
others without permission.
Please note that the counselling service is provided free of charge to all registered
students (full-time and part-time) of UCD. To see a counsellor you can selfrefer by calling the Health Centre on 01 716 3133 / 3143).
Alternatively, you may be referred by one of the following:
• Student Adviser
• Chaplain
• Academic Staff
• Nurse
• Doctor
• Psychiatrist
• Student Union Welfare Officer
• UCD Disability Support Service
(Disability Officer, Educational
Psychologist and Project Officer)
If you have questions about this please do not hesitate to contact us at
(0)1 716 3133 / 3143 or visit www.ucd.ie/stuhealth
Helplines
Samaritans
1850 609 090
www.dublinsamaritans.ie
Aware
1890 303 302
www.aware.ie
Bodywhys
1890 200 444
www.bodywhys.ie
Rape Crisis Centre
1800 778 888
www.rcni.ie/rape-crisis-service
AA
1890 412 412
www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie
Al Anon (weekends only)
(01) 873 2699
www.al-anon-ireland.org
Gay Switchboard
(01) 872 1055
www.gayswitchboard.ie
One in Four
(01) 662 4070
www.oneinfour.ie
HIV Helpline
1850 459 459
www.hivireland.ie
Positive Options
1850 200 600
www.positiveoptions.ie
Wellwoman Centre
(01) 660 9860
www.wellwomancentre.ie
One Family
1890 662212
www.onefamily.ie
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UCD Sports and Social
/ UCD Student Centre / UCD Sport and Fitness /
/ Get in Gear / Sports Clubs and Activities /
/ UCD Sports and Social Events /
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UCD Student Centre and UCD Sport
& Fitness
As a registered student of the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School you
can avail of the facilities of UCD Sport, UCD Student Centre and the UCD Sport &
Fitness complex at Belfield Campus. This new complex provides our students with the
most diverse student facility of any university in Ireland. You will find that sports,
societies and social life are vital ingredients of your university experience.
Facilities in the UCD Student Centre in Belfield include:
• A state-of-the-art 3D cinema
• Drama theatre
• Debating chamber
• A 600-seat auditorium
• Seminar and meeting rooms (for student clubs and societies)
• Radio pod
• Medical centre, pharmacy, barber and newsagent
• Great places to eat or just chill out including the new UCD Sport Clubhouse
Sporting facilities at Belfield campus include:
• 17 natural grass pitches on campus, including the UCD Bowl, home ground to
both UCD RFC and UCD AFC
• Four floodlit tennis courts
• Six synthetic 5-a-side pitches
• A sand based hockey pitch (also can be used as four 7-a-side soccer pitches)
• A synthetic rugby pitch
• A synthetic GAA pitch
• A synthetic 11-a-side soccer pitch
• The National Hockey Stadium
• Extensive programme of fitness classes (up to 55 classes a week) including the
popular Get in Gear Programme
• New performance and squad gyms
• A 50 metre swimming pool
• Gym, dance and spinning studios
• Sauna and Jacuzzi
• Three multi-purpose sports halls
• Four squash courts
• A handball/racquetball alley
• Climbing wall
• Changing facilities (indoor and outdoor sports)
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Pool & Gym (Belfield)
Tel: 01 716 3800
01 716 3188 (Membership & Sales)
Monday - Friday: 6.00am - 10.30pm
Saturday/Sunday & Bank Holidays: 8.00am - 5.30pm
Last admissions 30 minutes before closing.
Indoor Halls, Courts, Classes, Camps & Pitches (Belfield)
Tel: 01 716 3839
Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 10.00pm
Saturday/Sunday: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Bank Holidays: Closed
Student Centre (Belfield)
Tel: 01 716 3160
Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 10.00pm
Saturday / Sunday: 9.00am - 6.00pm
Bank Holidays: Closed
Opening hours subject to change during out of term.
To keep up-to-date with events and developments taking place in UCD
Sport, UCD Student Centre and UCD Sport & Fitness visit our websites at
www.ucd.ie/studentcentre or www.ucd.ie/sport or
www.ucd.ie/sportandfitness/
Alternatively check us out on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/studentcentre or www.facebook.com/ucdsport or
www.facebook.com/ucdsportandfitness
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UCD Get in Gear Exercise Classes at
UCD Smurfit Business School
UCD Get in Gear classes are open to UCD Smurfit Business School students. These
exercise classes provide students with an opportunity to try out a variety of activities
in a non-competitive environment and allow students to include exercise around a
busy academic schedule.
A minimum of seven UCD Get in Gear classes are offered each week for five weeks
and the total cost is €20. UCD Get in Gear is offered twice a year (Oct & Jan) to the
UCD students. Registration plus delivery of the exercise classes takes place on
campus at the UCD Smurfit Business School. Classes are designed for all from
complete beginners to more advanced fitness levels. UCD Get in Gear concept
encourages students to take a break from study, stay smart and healthy by
registering for UCD Get in Gear.
UCD Get in Gear health and exercise programmes are delivered by UCD Sport in
partnership with the UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population
Science, UCD Institute of Food and Health, and the UCD Institute for Sport and
Health. To check out our other UCD Get in Gear programmes taking place at the
Belfield campus log on to www.ucd.ie/getingear or e-mail Carmel Kissane (UCD
Sports Education Officer) at [email protected] for further information.
UCD Get in Gear Classes for 2014/2015 (Belfield)
Details for October 2014 GIG Classes
From 8th Sept 2014
6th October 2014
Registration
GIG Classes begin
Details for January 2014 GIG Classes
From 24th Nov 2014
26th January 2015
Registration
GIG Classes begin
UCD Couch to 5K Run!
Using the UCD woodland walkways as the route on the Belfield campus, UCD Sport
offers supervised sessions to help you ease into running at a gradual level. The idea is
to transform you from couch potato to runner, getting you running 5k on a
regular basis. Don’t miss out, join this group to help you Track Your Fitness!
For further information on UCD’s Health & Exercise Programmes:
Contact: Carmel Keane
UCD Sports Education Officer
Tel: (01) 716 3870
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ucd.ie/getingear
Address: UCD Sports Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4.
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Sports Clubs and Activities
UCD sports clubs provide a huge range of opportunities to train, play and compete in
sport, no matter what your passion, ability or level.
Whether you want to try out a new sport or continue training in a sport you are
already familiar with, UCD sports clubs invite you to get involved and have fun. You
can join most sports clubs at any time throughout the year and the majority of the
clubs organise new member and/or introductory training sessions.
UCD offer a wide variety of activities with over 60 sports clubs to choose from,
ranging from team sports, adventure sports, water sports to cater for all interests.
For full details of all clubs: visit www.ucd.ie/sport/clubs
How to Join
• Visit the Sports stand in the Smurfit School during orientation week for further
information.
• Many of the outdoor clubs hold trials in the early part of the season. Watch out for
posters. Attend a club training session - venues/times available from the UCD Sport
Reception in Belfield.
• Phone/Email clubs. Details available at www.ucd.ie/sport
For further information contact:
Suzanne Bailey, Sports Development Manager
Tel. (01) 716 2208
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ucd.ie/sport
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ucdsport
Twitter: ucdsportsclubs
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UCD Sports and Social Events
The Smurfit Ball is an annual event organised by a team of MSc in Marketing
Practice Students. The 2014 Smurfit Ball attracted over 500 attendees, and was
held in the beautiful Killashee House Hotel in nearby County Kildare. The theme
of the 2014 Smurfit Ball was ‘The Great Gatsby’ – and students created
sumptuous 1920s Prohibition style banquet and dance halls at the hotel.
A great time was had by all.
This is a major event in the social calendar for Smurfit students, and affords
an opportunity for you to get to know students from other classes in the
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.
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Belfield and Blackrock Campus Locations
EARLSFORT TERRACE
Sandymount
Ballsbridge
Ranelagh
Herbert Park
Dublin Bay
Donnyrook
Merrion
Clonskeagh
Milltown
RTE
Mast
St Vincents
Hospital
N1
1
Booterstown
BELFIELD
CAMPUS
Windy
Arbour
Blackrock
Mount
Merrion
BLACKROCK
CAMPUS
Goatstown
Dundrum
Stillorgan
Distance from UCD Smurfit Blackrock to UCD Belfield Campus
Please note that the two campuses are located approximately 4.2km apart.
Travel time walking: Approximately 45 mins
Travel time driving: Approximately 10 mins (can be up to 30/40 minutes in rush hour traffic)
Travel time bus: Approximately 20 minutes (can be considerably longer in rush hour traffic)
via the Number 17 bus (please check timetable for frequency at www.dublinbus.ie)
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Blackrock Campus
13
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11
Avoca Pedestrian Entrance
5
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oca
Av
4
14
10
12
2
16
6
9
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Convent Road
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Carysfort Avenue
To Stillorgan
Building Index
No.
Grid
Blackrock Examination Centre
1.
H5
Copi-Print / ILTG
2.
D3
Micheal Smurfit
Graduate Business School
Main Entrance
To Blackrock
LEGEND
Building
D Building
3.
D3
E Building / Memorial Hall4.C4
East Hall
5.
C3
Graduate School of Business
6.
D3
Library
7.
E3
Liguori House (Grey House)
8.
E1
Management House
Executive Education
9.
D2
Marketing Practice
Programme (Granite Room)
10.
D3
Oratory
11.
B3
Walkways
Roadways
Proby House
12.
D1
Restaurant
13.
B4
Services Desk
14.
C4
West Hall
15.
B3
Laundry Room
16.
D4
Parking
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Belfield Campus Map
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Belfield Campus Map
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UCD Michael Smurfit
Graduate Business School
Carysfort Avenue,
Blackrock, Co Dublin
www.smurfitschool.ie
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