Women on the MBA

Empowering the next generation of female leaders, UCD Smurfit School will host a virtual event specifically for women interested in undertaking an MBA. Join us online on March 21st to learn more. Register below.

Event Overview

The globally-ranked Smurfit MBA provides an unequalled opportunity to unlock and develop your leadership potential, accelerate your career and build your global network. On March 21st UCD Smurfit School will host a virtual event specifically for women interested in undertaking an MBA. The event will feature an overview of our MBA programme options, a talk from UCD College of Business VP for EDI, followed by an engaging panel discussion with current MBA students and alumni who will share their experiences of the Smurfit MBA and highlight the importance and impact of the MBA on their professional and personal progression. 

 

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Date: Tuesday 21st March 2023

Time: 7pm - 8.30pm (GMT / Local Irish Time)

Location: Virtual event hosted via zoom

UCD Smurfit School is once again partnering with Image Magazine to offer one female candidate a full MBA scholarship to join our MBA in August 2023. If you are considering an MBA, then this event is an opportunity not to be missed. 

Event Schedule

 

Time Presentation

7pm

Welcome Address & Agenda

Edel O'Leary, Senior Manager MBA Programmes

7:05pm

Overview of UCD Smurfit MBA Programmes 

Edel O'Leary, Senior Manager MBA Programmes

7:25pm

VP for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, UCD College of Business

Professor Colm McLaughlin

7:35pm

Panel Discussion with MBA students and alumni: MBA Journey and shared experiences

Chaired by Professor Federica Pazzalgia

8:15pm

Q&A

8.30pm

Close

Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

Meet our Speakers

Join this event to virtually meet some of the people who will underpin your exciting educational journey at UCD Smurfit School. Here are some of the leading faculty, staff and alumni you will meet:

Clair Daly

Clair Daly

MBA Aluma | Head of People at Quintain Ltd

Christine Higgins

Christine Higgins

MBA Admissions Manager

Sreelakshmy Koonath

Sreelakshmy Koonath

MBA Alumna | Manager, Business Consulting at Grant Thornton

Roisin McCormack

Roisin McCormack

MBA Participant | Senior Occupational Therapist

Professor Colm McLaughlin

Professor Colm McLaughlin

Vice Principal Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Deirdre O'Grady

Deirdre O'Grady

MBA Participant | Group Head of Legal and Tax, General Counsel Aerogen

Edel O'Leary

Edel O'Leary

Senior Manager, MBA Programmes

Professor Federica Pazzalgia

Professor Federica Pazzalgia

Head of Management Subject Area

Elaine Aherne

Elaine Aherne

Head of Admissions

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