Gaining Real-World Experience Through the Irish Student Consulting Group: Eoghan Brogan’s Story

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For DCU Business School student Eoghan Brogan, getting involved in the Irish Student Consulting Group (ISCG) has been a stand-out element of his university experience — offering real-world learning, industry exposure, and the chance to connect with ambitious students from across Ireland.

The ISCG is a nationwide student-led organisation with branches in universities throughout the country, including DCU’s own Student Business Consulting Society. The society focuses on three main areas: client projects, case competitions, and events that bring together students and industry professionals.

Eoghan first got involved through a case competition run by the DCU branch last year.

“I signed up, arrived at 9am to receive the project brief, and returned at 5pm to present our solution to a panel of judges,” he says. “My team won the DCU round and qualified for the National Final.”

Following that success, Eoghan attended several ISCG events, including the National Conference, where he got a deeper sense of the society’s reach and the opportunities it offers to students interested in consulting and business strategy.

London Insight Week

One of Eoghan’s highlights with the ISCG was being selected for London Insight Week — a competitive programme offering students the chance to visit some of the world’s leading finance and consulting firms.

“There was an application process involving a CV and a short written piece on why you wanted to attend,” he explains. “I was selected out of over 100 applicants.”

Eoghan, along with fellow Global Business student Alan Doyle, visited companies including Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, UBS, Deloitte, and Bloomberg. The trip included panel discussions on current macroeconomic issues, as well as talks from industry experts about their careers and advice for students entering the field.

“The highlight for me was a talk from Mark Wall, Chief Economist at Deutsche Bank, on the current macroeconomic landscape and EU monetary policy,” Eoghan says. “Another high point was the LIBS event, which really opened my eyes to the opportunities for Irish graduates in London.”

Why Get Involved?

“Overall, the week was a great opportunity to connect with industry professionals and other ambitious students from universities around the country,” Eoghan reflects.

Through his involvement with the ISCG, Eoghan has developed valuable skills, explored potential career paths, and built meaningful professional connections — all while studying at DCU.

If you’re interested in gaining practical experience, meeting like-minded students, and developing your business insight, the DCU Student Business Consulting Society and the ISCG offer the perfect platform to get started.