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Derek O' Connor Scholarship 2019

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Eligibility

MSc Business Analytics applicants

Region

Ireland

Award

100% EU tuition fees

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

Derek O' Connor Scholarship 2019 is an opportunity for MSc Business Analytics applicants (either full-time or part-time) to avail a scholarship covering the full-time EU tuition fees. Offered by UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in partnership with Next Generation Recruitment, this scholarship supports the increasing importance of data science and this growing global sector.

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must:

  • Hold a first-class honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a field including quantitative content, suitable for admission to the MSc in Business Analytics
  • Fulfil the English Language Requirements of IELTS 7.0 or better or TOEFL 100/120
Benefits

The scholarship will cover the full-time EU tuition fees, worth up to a maximum value of EUR 13,995.

Note: The fee is subject to change.

How can you apply?

The eligible candidates can follow the below steps to apply for the scholarship-

Step 1: Apply for a place in the 'MSc in Business Analytics' programme by 28th June 2019.
Step 2: After accepting a place on the programme, write to the Programme Manager Annmarie Connolly by 28th June 2019 stating the wish to be considered for the Scholarship.
Step 3: Send the application by mail to annmarie.connolly@ucd.ie

More Details
Important Dates
  • Applications open - 27th March 2019
  • Application deadline- 28th June 2019
  • Results- By July end
Selection Criteria

The applicants will be shortlisted according to the following criteria:

  • Academic and relevant non-academic accomplishments as reflected in the applicant’s curriculum vitae and transcripts submitted as part of the application
  • Quality of written essays in the MSc in Business Analytics application form

The shortlisted candidates will then be invited for the interview. The winners of the scholarship will then be chosen based on the above criteria as well as performance in the interview.

 

Note: The interview panel will include representatives from UCD Management Information Systems faculty, from UCD Centre for Applied Data Analytics (CeADAR) and from Next Generation Recruitment.

Terms and Conditions
  • The scholarship is limited to those who have already submitted an application for entry to the MSc in Business Analytics programme at UCD Smurfit School.
  • The continuation of the scholarship funding is subject to satisfactory progress by the students.
  • The MSc programme will commence in early September 2019.
  • There is no cash alternative for the scholarship.
  • The winning candidates must agree to participate in publicity if applicable.
  • Candidates cannot combine this scholarship with any other bursary or scholarship.

Find more details here.

Contact Details

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School,
Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock,
Co. Dublin, Ireland

Phone +353 1 716 4321
Email: smurfit.admissions@ucd.ie

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