Postgraduate Practicum Projects Provide Real-World Solutions and Industry Experience

DCU Business School Celebrates Practicum Achievements of Postgraduate Students

127 postgraduate students from DCU Business School reached a significant milestone on Thursday, 1st of August as they presented their final practicum group projects to their clients. This achievement marks the culmination of a year-long engagement with a variety of organisations, where students applied their academic knowledge to solve real-world problems.

Over the course of the year, 25 groups of students were paired with diverse companies and not-for-profit organisations. These collaborations began in January when clients introduced the background of their live projects. The students embarked on a comprehensive process, which included:

Determining the project brief and forming a detailed proposal in collaboration with their clients.

Conducting extensive literature reviews, surveys, and interviews while liaising with professors, external experts, and commentators to support their evidence-based recommendations.

Writing comprehensive reports that provide actionable insights and detailed implementation plans.

Reflecting on their learnings and experiences to consolidate their knowledge.

This rigorous process allowed students ample time to implement, analyse, and optimise their activities. The unique opportunity to advise clients and critically analyse live data provided a hands-on experience that exceeds the traditional value of a dissertation.

Dublin City University (DCU) Business School continues to foster strong industry connections through its practicum projects, sourcing opportunities from a diverse array of sectors, including both business and not-for-profit organisations. This year’s participants include prominent companies such as ESB, LIDL, DAA, PwC, and SSE Airtricity providing students with invaluable real-world experience and the chance to apply their academic knowledge to practical challenges across various industries.

Professor Dominic Elliott, Executive Dean of DCU Business School, shared his thoughts on the event: “On behalf of the faculty, I would like to offer congratulations to all our postgraduate students presenting their practicum projects to their clients and peers on August 1st. The practicum project offers you a wealth of experience to take with you into industry! Thank you to all our industry partners and alumni who teamed up with us offering this unique opportunity to solve real-world problems.”

The practicum projects have garnered positive feedback from our industry partners.

John Walsh, Emerging Technology and R&D Manager said “We value our partnership with the DCU Business School and enjoyed working with the Masters students throughout the course of their projects. The recommendations from the projects are very insightful and will be incorporated into the development of our plans to become Net Zero by 2040”.

About DCU Business School: DCU Business School is dedicated to transforming lives and societies through education, research, and innovation. Our programmes are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the dynamic world of business. With a strong focus on practical experience and industry engagement, we prepare our graduates to make meaningful contributions to their professions and communities.

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Postgraduate Practicum Projects Provide Real-World Solutions and Industry Experience