J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

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J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

A School of Business and Economics for the Public Good

Energised by our regional edge on the west coast of Ireland, we are a globally engaged School of Business and Economics for the public good that makes a transformative impact for students, society and business.

Our School now has over 2,800 undergraduate and postgraduate students spread across areas such Accountancy and Finance, Economics, Management, Marketing, and Business Information Systems.

We offer a wide range of programmes, from undergraduate degrees to MBA executive education, tailored to deliver the specific professional skills required to succeed in a globalised and competitive environment. Led by our highly-experienced faculty, we pursue an innovative teaching approach that incorporates face-to-face delivery, blended learning, professional mentoring, global experience, student placements and group-based project work.

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Courses

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Courses

Subject Areas

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Subject Areas

Our Staff

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Our Staff

Research

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Research

About Us

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About Us

Current Students

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Current Students

Scholarships & Prizes

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Scholarships & Prizes

Meet our Graduates

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Meet our Graduates

Cairnes Global

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Cairnes Global

Athena Swan Award

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Athena Swan Award

External Advisory Board

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External Advisory Board

Business Student Advisor

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Business Student Advisor

New MSc Sustainability Leadership

The NEW 2 year part-time MSc Sustainability Leadership enables participants to formulate strategies for driving sustainable business transformation. Successful graduates of the programme will be fully equipped to lead organisations through the transition towards a sustainable planet and society thanks to;

A wide interdisciplinary curriculum, suitable for any working professional who is looking to understand the impact of sustainability on organisations.
Weekly online evening classes, allowing for industry’s skills needs to be met in a flexible manner.
Immersive in-person blocks, providing for peer-to-peer exchanges, collaborative opportunities and network building.
International study trip to experience global efforts at sustainability transition management.
The programme is strongly integrated with industry through a combination of guest speakers, company site visits, real-life case studies and applied sustainability projects.

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Strategic Plan 2021 - 2025

The University of Galway 2020–2025 Strategic Plan, Shared Vision Shaped by Values, provides an ambitious vision for the University shaped by the values of respect, openness, sustainability, and excellence. J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics’ Strategic Plan 2021–2025 aligns with the University’s strategy, mission, vision, and core values.

Our Mission: Energised by our regional edge on the west coast of Ireland, we are a globally engaged School of Business and Economics for the public good that makes a transformative impact on students, society, and business.

Our Vision: Striving beyond - From our regional edge on the west coast of Ireland, our vision is to make a global impact for the public good by addressing grand challenges through our teaching, research, and influence on public policy.

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