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SUCCEED WITH A UNIVERSITY RANKED IN THE TOP 1% OF UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE

And with an alumni network that is over 15,000-strong, UCD is your trusted path to success

With over 30 years of educational excellence in Singapore, University College Dublin (UCD) stands proudly as a beacon of academic distinction with a substantial network of over 15,000 alumni. Committed to delivering top-quality, globally recognised Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree programmes, UCD’s unwavering dedication empowers students to achieve their personal and professional aspirations.

UCD has a remarkable track record of facilitating success across over 100 undergraduate intakes and more than 80 postgraduate intakes to date, reflecting the University’s commitment to nurturing industry-ready talent for the Singapore workforce and beyond.

Succeed with the UCD Advantage

The University College Dublin (UCD) College of Business is one of the few elite business schools to hold the prestigious Triple-Crown Accreditation from AMBA (UK), EQUIS (Europe), and AACSB (US). This distinction, awarded to only 135 institutions globally1, reinforces UCD's standing as a premier centre of business and academic excellence. With this recognition, you can be confident of a globally recognised qualification.

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Triple-Crown Accreditation

Triple-Crown Accreditation (AACSB (US), AMBA (UK) & EQUIS (Europe) | Accredited to UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School)

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Over 30 years of educational excellence in Singapore

Over 15,000 Alumni, in partnership with Kaplan

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Large Business Alumni

Global alumni community with over 310,000 graduates across 186 countries and regions

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Locally-based UCD faculty at Kaplan in Singapore

Experience strong academic support and a high standard of programme delivery

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Taught by UCD faculty and experienced local lecturers
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Member of Community of European Management Schools (CEMS)
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Member of Global Business School Network (GBSN)
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Member of Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM)
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Member of Partnership in International Management (PIM)

PIM

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Member of Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)
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Member of Consortium for University-based Executive Education (UNICON)
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Accredited by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE)

CSCSE is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China

Programmes at University College Dublin

Discover programmes designed to help you achieve your potential and be future-ready.

  • Whether you are looking to start your university education or hoping to advance your career, University College Dublin (UCD) sets you on your chosen path with a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate business programmes. 

    • Complete your Degree part-time in just 18 months
    • Over 90% pass rate among part-time students in Singapore2
    • Diploma holders can gain direct entry to Year 2 of the Degree3
    • Flexible schedule for working professionals
    • Taught by fly-in faculty from UCD and local lecturers
    • With Singapore-based UCD faculty at Kaplan, students benefit from academic quality in line with on-campus standards, and a seamless learning experience that supports their success
    • Blended delivery of online and in-person sessions, with recordings available for access
    • A combination of exams and assignments for assessment
    • International exposure arising from an opportunity to undertake one of the modules at the UCD Summer/Winter School in Ireland.
    • Available pathways: 
      - Business Analytics
      - Digital Business
      - Finance
      - FinTech
      - Human Resource
      - Logistics and Supply Chain
      - Management
      - Marketing 
      - Project Management 
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  • Whether you’re looking to start your university journey or advancing in your career, University College Dublin (UCD) sets you on your chosen path with a wide range of Postgraduate business programmes. 

    • The Master of Science (Management) programme is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve and become a leader in your industry. You will develop your leadership, business analytics and project management skills enabling you to adapt to and succeed in changing environments.
    • Completion in 18 months (Only applicable for part-time programmes)
    • Curriculum designed by leading subject experts and delivered by a mix of highly qualified Singapore and UCD faculty lecturers who are highly qualified academia or industry professionals
    • Part-time study options available, resulting in greater flexibility for busy professionals and frequent travellers.
    • Join the UCD Alumni Network to reconnect with old classmates, enabling you to utilise the trusted UCD environment to expand your professional network
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MAXIMISE YOUR UCD EXPERIENCE

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Public Speaking Club

Looking to improve your communication and leadership skills while gaining confidence as a speaker? Join the UCD Public Speaking Club—a friendly and supportive environment where you can grow and shine!

Summer and Winter Schools

Summer and Winter School Programmes

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Studies programme have the opportunity to undertake a module at UCD Belfield campus in Ireland.

UCD Advantage Award

UCD Advantage Award

Be recognised by UCD for your skills, knowledge and experiences gained through co-curricular activities on and off campus, whether you are involved in societies, sports, charity, or internships.

Bloomberg Market Concepts

Bloomberg Market Concepts

Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) is a self-paced online course introducing the financial markets and Bloomberg tools. Earn a Bloomberg certification upon completion to enhance your resume.

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Scholarships for international students

The UCD Kaplan Singapore scholarship is designed to support individuals who have completed a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in India, Korea, or Thailand and have demonstrated academic excellence.

Ranking & Accreditation

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Top 3 Universities in Ireland
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Top 25 in European Business School Rankings
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Top 100 in the World for Graduate Employability
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Ranked 126th in QS World University Rankings 2025
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Top University in Ireland for Graduate Employability
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Accredited by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE)

CSCSE is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China

Our Programmes

From undergraduate to postgraduate studies, explore the pathway to your individual success through our broad programme offerings.

Life Beyond Classrooms

Experience Kaplan’s supportive learning environment inside and out.

A Supportive Environment

At Kaplan, our conducive environment helps stimulate minds, encourage exploration and achieve excellence. Find out how this helped our student Jordan Sukaimi become a World Dance Champion! Check out the video here.

Learn more about the Kaplan way:
Culture of Support 
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Accreditations remain subject to accreditation providers. Kaplan Higher Education Academy is not responsible for any changes in accreditation requirements or loss of accreditation status not attributable to Kaplan Higher Education Academy.

1List of Triple-Accredited Business Schools (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) 2024
2Based on average module passing rate for part-time students from 1 Feb to 30 June 2024.
3Subject to meeting the University’s admission criteria.