The Employment Market for UCD Business Graduates

Graduates of the UCD College of Business are employed in both public and private sectors in a wide range of industries, from professional services, to start-ups and technology companies. As a Business student studying in UCD you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge to succeed in a dynamic business environment. Employers value the transferable skills that you possess. Take a look at the list to the left and see which ones you have developed in your course so far.

Data from the annual UCD Graduate Outcomes Survey shows that a significant proportion of UCD Business graduates go to work for professional Services and accountancy firms.

Many other Business graduates go to work in Banking or Financial Services. Ireland is the fourth largest financial services provider in the EU, with more than 400 international financial institutions. Ireland has become a leading centre of excellence for a variety of activities ranging from fund administration to aircraft leasing. Fintech is also a rapidly growing industry within this area.

Overall, the employment market for Business graduates is strong at the moment and there are lots of exciting opportunities across a range of sectors. However, competition remains strong and it’s always a good idea to gain as much experience as you can during your time at UCD, through internships and co-curricular activities. Building your skills while at university will help you stand out from the crowd when making applications and doing interviews. Enhance your business skills by doing some skills modules on MyCareer throughout the year.

FINANCIAL SERVICES AT A GLANCE...

• 42,000 people employed in Financial Services

(Source: IDA, Enterprise Ireland, FSI)

• 50% of the world's top 50 banks have operations in Ireland

• 4,000 employed in Fintech

• 60+ International funds servicing and trustee/custodian banks in Ireland

Many other Business graduates go on to work in Banking or Financial Services. Ireland is the fourth largest financial services provider in the EU, with more than 400 international finance institutions. Ireland has become a world leading centre for a variety of activities ranging from fund administration to aircraft leasing. Fintech is also a rapidly growing industry within this area.

Overall, the employment market for Business graduates is strong at the moment and there are lots of exciting opportunities across a range of sectors. However, competition remains strong and it’s always a good idea to gain as much experience as you can during your time at UCD, through internships and co-curricular activities. Building your skills while at university will help you stand out from the crowd when making applications and doing interviews.

• KPMG

• EY

• Deloitte

• Accenture

• PwC

Ucd College Of Business Employers

• Grant Thornton

• Google

• Amazon

• AIB

• Meta

"Mazars greatly value the contribution UCD students have made to our firm and our clients continued success. Every year, we hire UCD graduates from a range of disciplines to our Audit, Tax, Consulting and Financial Advisory Teams through our Graduate Programme. We also hire Undergraduates through our Summer Internships and Co-op Placement Programmes. UCD candidates are motivated and eager to learn and possess the confidence and skills to communicate effectively at all levels. Their studies prepare them well to be independent thinkers who are both innovative and creative."

Annamarie Redmond, Head of Talent Acquisition, Mazars.