
Succeed with a Business Degree from University College Dublin (UCD), a university ranked in the Top 1% of universities worldwide1 and one of the few elite business schools to hold the Triple-Crown Accreditation2 by three centres of business and academic excellence, namely AACSB (US), AMBA (UK) and EQUIS (Europe). With over 30 years of educational excellence in Singapore, UCD continues to deliver top quality, internationally-recognised Business Bachelor’s Degrees and Master of Science (MSc) programmes to help students fulfil their personal and professional goals. Benchmarked against the best business schools in the world, UCD Business programmes are consistently ranked in the World’s Top 100 by the Financial Times3.

All Degrees awarded by University College Dublin (UCD), through programmes delivered via Kaplan in Singapore, are accredited by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), an affiliation to the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China4.
UCD has resident faculty based in Kaplan to support students’ academic journey and help ensure a high standard of programme delivery.
Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
- Choice of 9 specialised pathways: Business Analytics, Digital Business, Finance, FinTech, Human Resource, Logistics and Supply Chain, Management, Marketing and Project Management
- Completion of a Direct Honours Degree programme in 18 months5
- Curriculum designed by leading subject experts and delivered by a mix of highly qualified Singapore and UCD faculty lecturers for a blend of local and global perspectives
- International exposure arising from an opportunity to undertake two modules at UCD Summer/Winter School in Ireland6
- Opportunity to apply for an on-campus study experience in Ireland
- Optional Career Development module to provide flexibility in acquiring additional professional development knowledge
- The UCD Advantage Award recognises the skills you have developed through activities outside the classroom. Find out more about the UCD Advantage here.
- Full-time or part-time study options available for greater flexibility
Master’s Degree Programme
- Succeed with Dual Specialisations with the new and versatile Master of Science (Management)
- The uniqueness of this programme is in the choice of specialisations including Digital Marketing, Fintech, Management, and Project Management and Supply Chain Management, and the flexibility to select two according to your interests and desired career path.
- Completion in 18 months7
- 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, providing 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
Accreditations remain subject to accreditation providers. Kaplan Higher Education Academy and Kaplan Higher Education Institute are not responsible for any changes in accreditation requirements or loss of accreditation status not attributable to Kaplan Higher Education Academy or Kaplan Higher Education Institute.
1 https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/university-college-dublin
2 AACSB – aacsb.edu/accredited | AMBA – associationofmbas.com/business-%20schools/accreditation | EQUIS – efmdglobal.org/accreditations | Accredited to UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
3 https://rankings.ft.com/rankings/2875/masters-of-management-2022
4 http://zwfw.cscse.edu.cn/cscse/lxfwzxwsfwdt2020/xlxwrz32/tzgg61/410719/index.html; All UCD Degrees awarded are accredited by the Chinese Service Center of Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), an affiliation to the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China (CSCSE). This is only applicable to Degrees awarded through Kaplan Higher Education Academy from July 2011 and Kaplan Higher Education Institute from March 2016.
5 Subject to programme and meeting entry requirements
6 Students will be responsible for covering the cost of their own travel and accommodation expenses.
7 Only applicable for part-time programmes
Accreditations remain subject to accreditation providers. Kaplan Higher Education Academy and Kaplan Higher Education Institute are not responsible for any changes in accreditation requirements or loss of accreditation status not attributable to Kaplan Higher Education Academy or Kaplan Higher Education Institute.
UCD Faculty at Kaplan

Dr Cubie Lau
UCD Faculty Member
Dr Cubie Lau is a full-time faculty member for University College Dublin (UCD) in Singapore. She received her PhD from UCD. Prior to joining UCD in Singapore, Dr Lau held a one-year visiting position at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She is a member of the Academy of Management and the Society for Business Ethics. Dr Lau’s research interests include business strategy relating to business ethics, corporate social responsibility and green management, particularly in developing economies. |
Dr Susan Calderón Urbina
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Dr Susan Calderón Urbina is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at University College Dublin (UCD) College of Business. She teaches Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications and Marketing Management at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Dr Calderón holds a PhD in Marketing from IE Business School at IE University, an MBA from Nanyang Business School and an undergraduate Degree in Communications from the University of Lima. Before joining UCD, Dr Calderón was a lecturer at IE University, the Catholic University of Peru and the University of Lima, among others. Dr Calderón has practical experience as an entrepreneur and has also worked for different global media strategies for brands and products such as Movistar. |
Winna Tay
Winna Tay
Industry: University College Dublin Graduate (2023)
Programme taken: Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) (Finance) (Top-up)
I previously worked in the Event and Exhibition industry for three and a half years until COVID-19 hit, and I witnessed the toll it took on the sector. Consequently, I made the decision to further my studies, a plan that had been postponed for several years. In addition to my dream to work in a bank, I also recognise that the Finance industry is an essential and relatively stable field that promotes employee welfare. Hence, I chose to major in Business Studies, more specifically, in Finance.
My friend recommended University College Dublin (UCD), and I discovered that it met my requirements, such as the flexibility to complete my Degree programme quickly while working. After conducting some research, I was attracted to UCD’s well-structured programme and its internationally-recognised Business Bachelor’s Degree.
During my studies, I was able to experience a blend of local and overseas lecturers’ teaching methods, and the interactive teaching approaches allowed me to relate to real-world scenarios. The lecturers at Kaplan have also imparted business insights and personal experiences that are not typically found in textbooks. The programme enhanced my foundational knowledge in business studies and enabled me to explore more in-depth about the financial ecosystem. As a result, I discovered my specialisation in the digital payment industry and was given a salary increment.