Alumni Insights
Our alumni are the ultimate ambassadors of the UCD Smurfit School learning experience. They provide the most concrete proof of the excellence that typifies our School. Read the testimonials below from our graduates who share their experience of completing the programme, or visit our MSc Alumni Stories page and Video Gallery for even more insights from our community of alumni.
Saurath Shetty
MSc Financial Data Science 2022, Assistant Vice President – Custody Ops Readiness Team, Citibank Europe
"As a proud alumnus of the MSc Financial Data Science, I can confidently say that this degree has equipped me with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the world of finance. The curriculum is well-structured and designed to provide a solid foundation in finance, data analysis, and machine learning. As a result of the classes' overall value and the knowledge they imparted, I graduated with my career off to a flying start. Since completing my degree, I believe I apply the knowledge I learned to my career every day. UCD prepared me for the challenges I would encounter once I entered the job market, which enabled me to start working right away and be successful in my position thus far. All of the knowledge that was provided to me during my Master’s program laid the groundwork for my career, which has flourished since. I am truly very proud to be a graduate of such a prestigious institution."
UCD Business Alumni Network
UCD Business Alumni comprises a global network of over 90,000 graduates in over 100 countries. The key focus of UCD Business Alumni is to help our business graduates keep in touch with colleagues, classmates, academics and the wider business community through a range of alumni activities and supports. Our goal is to create a strong alumni community and network, with the school as the focal point. We are focused on building a life-long mutually beneficial relationship with graduates to ensure that they are constantly informed and engaged through regular events, reunions and communications.
Find out more about the UCD Business Alumni Network and how you can become involved.
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