Due to my background in financial advisory, I developed a keen interest in Finance and decided to further enhance my skills in this field. After conducting some research on available programmes, I found that the modules offered by University College Dublin (UCD) at Kaplan were aligned with my learning objectives and applicable in preparing me for the jobs I wanted to pursue.

UCD’s Triple-Crown Accreditation assured me of the programme’s quality and standards, which attracted me to choose UCD over other options. Additionally, the programme structure was well suited to my needs as a part-time student, acknowledging the limited amount of time I had and effectively balancing the workload between lectures and assignments. Furthermore, Kaplan’s central location was helpful for me since I had to travel around for work.

This Degree has equipped me with a solid foundation in comprehending key concepts and terminologies used in the corporate world, enabling me to perform at an advanced level.  My learning experience was also further enhanced by the engaging lecturers. Upon graduating, I was able to successfully transition to a new job as a Financial Analyst. I would recommend this UCD programme to anyone looking to pursue their studies at a recognised university with a holistic learning experience.

University College Dublin, Second Upper Class Honours Graduate (2020)

University College Dublin stood out to me as it is ranked as one of the Top 1% of institutions worldwide*. My friend, who had previously studied with UCD, gave good reviews about the University as well. Therefore, I decided to enrol with them to study a Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) in Marketing Degree programme, choosing Marketing as my major as I wanted to prepare to move into a business development role.

The programme has taught me that networking and acquiring industry-relevant knowledge are more important than what can be learned in the classroom. Classroom learning enables you to understand the principles. However, experiential learning and sharing experiences with others reinforces what is being taught during the programme’s industry-relevant lessons.

Working as a freelancer, which requires frequent travel, while concurrently taking care of my pregnant wife and navigating through the programme was tough. However, with support from great classmates and team members, all of us were able to make it through the course. Memorable!

By applying the principles taught in the programme and relating them to the feasibility of the case studies, I was able to apply what was learnt to my work, creating a marketing platform for a new product by combining everything I was taught into a campaign.

UCD is my recommended University for students as its many lecturers have industry experience to share, and their experiences are very applicable to one’s work. Also, the programme’s assignments enable students to apply what they have learnt.

*Times Higher Education 2020

I chose to study with University College Dublin (UCD) as it has a good reputation and offers high quality education, and decided to pursue the Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) (Management) Degree with UCD as a Management role involves a level of human touch that is not easily replaced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) nor robots.

UCD has a wonderful overseas and local teaching team, and the lecturers made the concepts more relatable by combining theories with real-life examples from their own experiences or the news. The lecturers were also helpful in ensuring that my doubts were clarified. This programme has provided me with a thorough understanding of the management field and how a company works. With the knowledge I have gained through the programme, I will be able to apply my learning to my future work and gain competitive advantages that can enhance my opportunity for a better position within an organisation.

Kaplan took good care of me throughout my studies in Singapore as having come from overseas and being in an unfamiliar environment, I could then focus better on my studies. The friendly and efficient staff have made my experience with UCD and Kaplan a great one.

The University College Dublin (UCD) programme was well-delivered and broadened my knowledge through a wide variety of learning activities. I gained rich educational experiences from the local and international lecturers’ sharing sessions.

On top of that, graduating as a top student at UCD was key to unlocking many incredible opportunities as well as fulfilling my personal and professional goals.

My current job scope includes supporting, leading and mentoring the team to achieve the efficient and smooth operation of properties. The programme enhanced my job performance by improving my knowledge in areas such as project management, data analysis and evaluation, and time management skills.

I would recommend UCD to others for its recognition, affordable fees and convenient location.

What attracted me the most was the remarkable flexibility of the programme structure, which has allowed me to strike a perfect balance between my personal commitments and academic pursuits. The programme’s flexibility also allowed me to engage in modules which are relevant to my work.  Furthermore, with the wide range of academic programmes offered at Kaplan, I can choose a programme within my area of interest.

I decided to pursue my studies with University College Dublin (UCD) due to its global reputation for academic excellence, where it is ranked in the Top 1%* of universities worldwide. Additionally, UCD shows a strong track record in graduate employability and is aligned with industry needs. Majoring in the Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) (Management), I was equipped with the business foundation knowledge. This knowledge allowed me to enrich my professional journey, and coupled with my years of working experience, I was able to spearhead a few startups and non-profit organisations. I would recommend UCD as I found that it has provided me with good learning opportunities and exposure.

*Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023

University College Dublin, 2nd Class Honours Graduate (2020)

As a working adult, choosing the right university to enrol with is a massive undertaking as there are many factors to take into consideration. University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland’s largest university, is ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions globally* and ranked high in the world for Graduate Employability, which meant it undoubtedly topped my list.

What attracted me to choose UCD’s Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) in Human Resource Management (Top-up) Degree programme was its mode of delivery and assessment methods, as well as the possibility of completion within 18 months, which suited my busy schedule.

This programme has equipped me with the skills to manage stakeholders from different cultures and backgrounds, especially in today’s globalised and diverse workplace. Furthermore, it helped me stay relevant in this challenging business environment.

Upon completing my programme, I managed to progress in my career and land my current role as an Assistant Manager. I would recommend UCD as the quality of the lecturers exceeded my satisfaction and because the classes are conducted in a block manner, make it easier for working students to plan around it.

*Times Higher Education 2020

University College Dublin, 1^st Class Honours Graduate (2020)

To further my studies, I enrolled with University College Dublin as it offers an academically challenging, and satisfying, honorary Degree programme. I feel that achieving these honours represents one’s ability to learn, their discipline to work hard and their motivation to achieve more.

The biggest lesson this programme has taught me is how value should be created. As resources such as time are valuable and limited, this course has helped me understand that it is very important to make full use of my resources to create and deliver value effectively so as to directly make meaningful contributions in life or work.

I opted to major in Finance as I believe it is an exciting field that presents many job opportunities and requires both analytical skills and creativity. This programme has also taught me the importance of collaboration as many projects require in-depth communication, understanding and information exchange. Through the process, I learned how to communicate and cooperate more effectively and correctly. As a Finance student, I appreciate that I was able to learn while also improving my communication skills.

I would recommend UCD to other students as it is ranked among the Top 1% of universities in the World*. In addition, it is an elite business school that also holds the Triple Crown international accreditations, representing the highest form of achievement and recognition for business schools.

The University’s Degrees are recognised by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE). Having recognition in China means more opportunities and options are made available as China’s impact on the world economy is evident.

*Times Higher Education 2020

I began my Kaplan education with a Diploma, which laid strong foundations for my transition into pursuing a Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) (Management) (Top-up) Degree with University College Dublin (UCD).

My path to acquiring a reputable and well-recognised business Degree was clear considering UCD’s Triple Crown accreditation. Also, the University has produced alumni across the globe, with its graduates making an impact in politics, literature and the international business world over the decades.

Participating in the 2019 Kaplan Kickstart Challenge, an internship programme for students to work at start-ups and contribute business ideas for a chance to win prize money, was most memorable. Equipped with analytical, business and operational know-how, and knowledge from studying at Kaplan, I was able to apply this expertise while interning.

As a result, I won the “Best Intern” award in the competition and was offered a full-time role. This has accelerated my career since, allowing me to find my current placement in an American MNC.