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University College Cork (UCC) was originally established in 1845 as one of three Queen’s Colleges in Cork, Galway and Belfast. In 1908 it became a constituent College of the National University of Ireland and a constituent University of the National University under legislation enacted in 1997.

The College of Business and Law is a vibrant and dynamic research and teaching environment which offers a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate and post experience courses designed to meet the needs of the business and legal worlds.  Teaching goals include a commitment to innovation, excellence and continuous learning.

The College of Business and Law maintains strong links with local business and legal professions while also fostering national and international relationships.  As a research-driven, industry-focused, internationally oriented institution, the College of Business and Law provides a stimulating learning experience for students

About the Campus
The university has a beautiful and cosmopolitan campus with the gothic revival style main quadrangle building, modelled on a typical Oxford College, at its centre. The campus is within easy walking distance of Cork city centre where cafes, restaurants and night life combine to create a vibrant European city atmosphere. Cork is a university city with almost 30,000 students in different institutions of higher learning and was European City of Culture in 2005.

UCC’s main campus is within walking distance of this mass of activity and life. What’s more with the beauty of its campus, University College Cork is considered not only a respected University but also one of the nicest ‘gardens’ belonging to Cork as a whole.

Cork was also very proud to have been designated ‘European Capital of Culture 2005′, reflecting the strong tradition of music, art and theatre in the city.

Cork international airport is only 6 kilometres from the University. This allows for constant access to the international destinations and also highlights Cork itself as a globally attractive and exciting location.

Campus Accommodation at University College Cork aims to provide “a home away from home” for our international students. Campus Accommodation is more than just a place to eat and sleep – it provides social, cultural and sporting outlets and the chance to develop friendships that will last a lifetime.

UCC_accommodationComplexes include:
UCC Castlewhite Apartments
UCC Victoria Lodge
UCC University Hall

These complexes are managed by University College Cork for full time students. Each complex is specifically designed for student life and is located only 10 minutes from the University except for Castlewhite Apartments, which are located on campus.

UCC Campus Accommodation is provided in self-catering student apartments. Most rooms are en-suite (private bathroom) and all have 24 hour broad band internet access (not available at Castlewhite). There are mostly single bedrooms, sharing living and kitchen facilities with 2-3 others. A small number of twin rooms are available.

Programs Offered
The University has four colleges – Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences: Business and Law; Science, Engineering and Food Science; and Medicine and Health. There are almost 16,000 students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies at University College Cork. UCC attracts a large number of international students. There are more than 2,000 students come from 76 countries and all five continents currently registered.

Types of Taught Course in the College of Business and Law
* Postgraduate Diplomas
* Higher Diplomas
* Masters
* Postgraduate Degrees
* Practitioner Doctorates

Postgraduate Diplomas in the College of Business and Law
Economics of Business Practice
Law
Supply Chain Management (Lean SCM Black Belt)

Higher Diplomas in the College of Business and Law
Accounting and Corporate Finance
Economics (Competition, Governance and Society)
Entrepreneurship and East Asian Affairs

Masters Courses in the College of Business and Law
Executive MBA
Criminal Justice
Business Economics
E-law
Business Information Systems
Law (LLM Mode A)
Cooperative and Social Enterprise (by distance learning)
LLM (Practitioner)
Corporate Finance
Economic Science
Electronic Business
Financial Economics
Food Marketing
Government
Health Economics
Health Services Management
Information Systems for Business Performance
Management & Marketing
Management Information and Managerial Accounting Systems

Postgraduate Degrees in the College of Business and Law
LLB

Doctorates in the College of Business and Law
Business Administration

Contact Details
University College Cork
Western Road
Cork
Ireland
Phone no: +353 (0)21 4903571
Fax: +353 (0)21 4903233
admissions@ucc.ie admissions@ucc.ie
www.ucc.ie

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