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Earn credits while having
the best summer of your life!
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So, what’s it all about?
The Technological University Dublin, Blanchardstown Campus
(TU Dublin), is delighted to welcome you to study at our beautiful
Dublin campus for a 16-day cultural immersion in the Summer of
2019.
Our International Summer School offers a range of courses
taught by expert educators and industry partners providing a
rich and engaging international educational experience for
students. This years programme has four pathways to choose
from.
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During your stay you will have time to explore vibrant Dublin City,
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a small capital with a huge reputation. Dublin has so much to
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offer, from the great outdoors and historic walking tours to its
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cobbled streets and classic pubs.
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All you have to do is turn up.
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Programmes & Pathways
Our exciting credit bearing programmes equip students with a
thorough grounding in their chosen subject. Each pathway is
taught by academic and industry experts and delivered through
a combination of seminars, workshops and action-based
learning activities. All programmes also have a field trip allowing
students experience their learning in a practical setting.
There are four different programme pathways for students to choose from:
Social
Innovation Science
Pathway Business Computing
Pathway Pathway
Entrepreneurship Pathway Supervision in
& Business European Sales Cyber Security
Community, Youth
Start-up & Childcare
Services
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Innovation Pathway:
Entrepreneurship and
Business Startup
This pathway will expose participants to thinking like an entrepreneur, building on their
capacity to identify opportunities, assess the commercial feasibility of opportunities,
develop, share and communicate ideas and increase their creative confidence. They will
also learn how to develop out a business concept from idea through to business plan and
beyond. These creative problem solving skills will be of immense benefit to those who
wish to pursue a business idea as well as those who wish to enter the workforce,
equipped with all of these in-demand skills.
Course participants will learn to:
• Ideate and use design thinking principles to generate concepts
• Identify and critically evaluate business ideas
• Validate their concepts with customers, with the market and financially
• Learn to develop business models and revenue models
• Communicate concepts in a compelling way
• Grow community, network and build a team
Pathway participants will be facilitated by industry experts, entrepreneurs and a range of
business professionals who will use tools, methods and action-based learning
approaches to put their newly-developed innovation skills to work quickly.
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Business Pathway:
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This pathway will expose participants to the field of European Business, equipping
students with the necessary knowledge and understanding to apply for roles in
companies that do business in Europe. Areas covered include European market entry
strategies, understanding the range of markets, the cultural practices, trade rules and
tariff’s and the financial and regulatory requirements involved in selling into the European
market.
Upon successful completion of the programme participants will be able to:
• Describe the regulatory and jurisdictional environments that exist in Europe
• Explain the various market entry and market penetration approaches in a
European context
• Understand a range of influencing cultural factors that apply to selling in Europe
• Demonstrate the application of intercultural skills and techniques employed
when preparing a market penetration plan for a European market
Pathway participants will be uniquely advantaged by the inclusion of this highly useful and
relevant programme on their resumes upon programme completion. This programme is
facilitated by a panel of industry experts and leading academics.
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Computing Pathway:
Cyber Security
This pathway will deliver a comprehensive introduction to Cyber Security covering the
essential practice of assessing risk to business continuity posed by cyber threats and the
practical application of building a strategic defensive posture to manage these risks.
Areas addressed will include awareness, preparedness, resilience, standards and use of
automation. This will be coupled with a hands-on application of alternative role play as a
hacker and as a system defender.
On successful completion of this module the participant will be able to:
• Describe Cyber Security concepts, definitions, standard models and practices
• Identify the cyber security threats and methodology of hackers
• Design and implement best practices for protecting information assets,
i.e. risk assessment and management
• Describe legal requirements such as data protection and cybercrime laws
Key areas to be studied include:
Cyber Risk Assessment and Management, Cyber Threats and Hacker Attack
Methodology and the various legal issues that impact on cyber security around the world.
With a global skills shortage in the area of cyber security, this programme will prepare
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Social Science Pathway:
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Supervising People in Community,
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This pathway will provide an overview of the various issues and challenges that arise when
supervising staff in settings that are people orientated such as social care, community,
youth and early childhood, in Ireland and within the European landscape.
On successful completion of this programme students will be able to:
• Explain the roles, responsibilities and tasks of supervisors
within a people orientated setting
• Understand supervision and management theory and practice in context
• Demonstrate effective supervision tools and capacities learned for use
in a people orientated setting
• Describe and understand how conflict impacts professional practice
• Use key motivational approaches to supervising staff
This pathway will prepare participants for roles which require supervisory capacities and
will be a useful addition to their primary qualification.
Awards & Credits
Students will receive 5 ECTS (European Credits) on successful completion of their course awarded by
TU Dublin.
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Social & Cultural Programme
The TU Dublin International Summer School provides a
The International Summer magical programme of social and cultural events to ensure
School is not just an that your trip to Ireland is truly memorable. We have put
academic programme, our together a schedule of activities that will bring you from the
school offers students a Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland, exploring Irish myths
fun-filled package of social
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and legends, to the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher on the South
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West coast of Ireland. Through our vibrant capital city we will
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immersion programme. bring you on the historical journey through the development
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Students spend time of our most famous export – Guinness. At the Guinness
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making friends, visiting Storehouse you can see how our famous black ale is made
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some of Ireland’s top and after pouring your own pint of Guinness, what more is
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cultural and tourist there to do only sample your efforts!
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attractions and making
memories to last a lifetime. One of the highlights of the programme is our trip to Johnnie
Fox’s, the ‘Highest pub in Ireland’. This traditional venue will
host our students for what’s locally referred to as a ‘Hooley
Night’. This lively banquet is accompanied by a chorus of
traditional Irish musicians and dancers who will entertain you
for the evening.
During your free time in the evenings and on Sundays you are
free to explore with your new friends and sample the delights
that Ireland has to offer. Your induction packs will contain
details of top things to do in the City, great places to eat and
fun places to hang out.
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Where will you be staying?
Accommodation for students will be provided in nearby campus accommodation in
Maynooth, which is a 20 minute shuttle ride from the TU Dublin campus. The first part of
your stay will be in the historic St. Patrick’s Campus in single bedroom accommodation
with shared washroom facilities. For the second part of your stay you will stay in the
apartment-style village within a 4 or 5 bedroom apartment and share 2 washrooms with
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Food Maynooth town
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Breakfast is provided daily and an evening Maynooth is the town where the campus
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meal will be provided for the following accommodation is provided for
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events International Summer School students.
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• Welcome Event Maynooth is a picturesque and bustling
• Guinness Storehouse Excursion university town in north County Kildare,
• Cliffs of Moher Excursion just half an hour from Dublin city centre.
• Giants Causeway Excursion Just outside the main gate of the
• Johnnie Fox's Hooley Night Excursion accommodation is Maynooth Castle
• Farewell Event which is open to the public. The town is
packed with great places to eat and shop.
There is an onsite restaurant on campus at There are frequent commuter trains from
TU Dublin and also at the accommodation Maynooth to Dublin City. These take 30
centre along with various supermarkets minutes and cost around €8 for a round
within easy walking distance of your trip. There are also various buses with late
accommodation. night bus options that run at weekends.
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Important Information
Fees
The fee for the International Summer School is €3,750. Please liaise with the
International Office in your home University to see if there are funding schemes or
supports available to assist with the cost. For summer 2019 TU Dublin have a €350
bursary in place for students from European Universities.
International Summer School Fee €3,750
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Payable by Student €3,400
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A deposit of €350 of the fee is required to secure your place. Once your deposit is in
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What is included What’s not included
• Airport shuttle to accommodation upon arrival in Dublin • Any transport outside of
• Welcome & Orientation Event what is listed
• Welcome to Ireland swag incl. branded bags, hoodies etc. • Food outside of the specific
• Individual accommodation (single rooms) meals listed
• Full course fee for 5 ECTS (European Credits) Programme • Travel & Medical Insurance
• Shuttle to/from summer school each day – All participants must have
• Cultural Programme, to include: valid medical / health
Johnny Fox's - Irish Cultural Show & Dinner insurance for the duration
Guinness Storehouse - Irish Business/Brand Experience of the programme. This is
Cliffs of Moher - Wild Atlantic Way experience & dinner both a TU Dublin and an
Giants Causeway - Irish Myths & Legends immigration requirement.
• Ireland Heritage Card for entry into heritage sites during your stay • International Flights
• Programme Certification & Farewell Event
• Shuttle back to Dublin Airport
Entry requirements
Students must be registered with a Higher Education College or
University in their country of origin. Our courses are taught through
English. Non-native speakers must have attained a minimum of B2 in
Cambridge English Examination.
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Booking details
So, what’s it all about?
The Learning & Innovation Centre (The LINC) at the Institute of
Technology Blanchardstown (ITB), is delighted to welcome you to
study at our beautiful Dublin campus for a 16 day learning and
cultural immersion in the Summer of 2019.
Our International Summer School offers a range of courses taught
by expert educators and industry partners providing a rich and
engaging international educational experience for students. This
years programme has four pathways to choose from.
During your stay you will have time to explore the vibrant Dublin
City, a small capital with a huge reputation. Dublin has so much to
Dates for your diary…
offer, from the great outdoors and historic walking tours to its
cobbled streets and classic pubs. All you have to do is turn up.
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Bookings Open Monday 12th November 2018
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Final Instalment Due Friday 24th May 2019
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International Summer School Monday 3rd – Wednesday 19th June 2019
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Step 1 Speak to the International Office in your host College/University to see if there
are any bursaries available to help support your trip.
Step 2 Pop an email to SummerSchool@itb.ie to register your interest and secure your
place with a booking deposit.
Step 3 Seek information on VISA requirements for travel to Ireland and start your
application process.
Step 4 Complete the first instalment of payment by Monday 18th March 2019.
Step 5 Complete your final instalment of payment by Friday 24th May 2019.
Step 6 Complete VISA requirements and purchase your travel and medical insurance.
Step 7 Pack your bags and get to Ireland – SEE YOU THERE.
Further information
For further information get in touch with a member of our friendly team by emailing
SummerSchool@itb.ie or pop online to www.itb.ie/SummerSchool to find out more.
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