DCU Business School and Brock University expands student exchange opportunities

Dublin City University (DCU) Business School and Brock University have signed a new Campus-Wide Student Exchange Agreement that opens study-abroad opportunities to students across both institutions, strengthening a partnership that spans nearly a decade.

The five-year agreement builds on collaboration launched in 2015 between DCU Business School and Brock’s Goodman School of Business through the international dual degree pathway, which enables students to earn a BA in Global Business from DCU alongside a Bachelor of Business Administration (Co-op) from Brock. The dual degree’s strong uptake and outcomes led to its renewal in 2023, paving the way for broader student mobility beyond Business.

“We’re delighted to strengthen our relationship with Brock University through this new student exchange initiative,” said DCU International Mobility Manager Catarina Ramalho. “Expanding our collaboration beyond Business studies into other academic areas reflects our shared commitment to providing students with rich international learning experiences and preparing them for global careers.”

On July 28, representatives from both institutions formally signed the agreement, marking a new chapter in their partnership.

“Brock University is proud to expand our longstanding partnership with Dublin City University through this new campus-wide student exchange agreement,” said David Begg, Associate Vice-President, International. “Building off the strong relationship that was built by our Goodman School of Business, this agreement opens doors across all faculties for transformative global learning and cross-cultural collaboration.”

The new exchange program will allow students from any Brock faculty to study at DCU, immersing themselves in Ireland’s rich cultural landscape while benefiting from strong academic programming.

“Brock students will be thrilled by the opportunity to study on exchange at DCU,” Rox Chwaluk, Brock’s Manager of International Learning Programs said. “With strong academic program alignment and a vibrant cultural experience, this partnership opens exciting new pathways for global learning. It enriches students on both sides through cultural exchange and the development of global competencies, reflecting the depth and reciprocity of the collaboration.”

Likewise, DCU students will have the opportunity to experience Brock’s campus and Canadian culture, fostering deeper cross-cultural understanding between the institutions.

For more information on this new opportunity, please email business.dcu@dcu.ie