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Business Innovation in Dublin & London

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10 or 12 days

Dublin, London, extension to Edinburgh


On a program developed for graduate students, explore two European capitals that are also thriving hubs of business. From visits to local companies to insightful lectures, a design thinking workshop to a panel discussion, you’ll get a comprehensive look at the differences and similarities between British and Irish business practices. In between, you’ll immerse yourself in the countries’ unique cultures, taking time to explore their many famous sites and attractions. 

🔹 Curated experiences: Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, and independent exploration experiences to drive global competency development, denoted on each itinerary with a blue diamond. Learn more about these experiences.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland

Day 2: Dublin

Meet your Field Director at the destination airport

Take a walking tour of Dublin

With your Field Director you will see:

  • Grafton Street, a brick-lined street known as the center of commerce
  • Temple Bar district, Dublin's iconic hip neighborhood

Enjoy a traditional Guinness stew dinner in Dublin

Day 3: Dublin

Industry Engagement: Attend a lecture to gain insights on local business practices

🔹 Guided learning & industry experience: Meet with an industry expert

Day 4: Dublin

🔹 Guided learning & industry experience: Meet with an industry expert

🔹 Guided learning & industry experience: Participate in a contemporary business solutions workshop

Day 5: Dublin

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Giant's Causeway

Giant's Causeway

Touted as the eighth wonder of the world, the Giant’s Causeway is a fascinating, one-of-a-kind geological phenomenon. These ancient rock formations are comprised of thousands of 55-million-year-old hexagonal basalt columns, and you’ll get to climb the stunning honeycomb pathway to the sea.  

Day 6: Dublin • London

Fly to London

Take a guided tour of London

With your expert local guide you will see: 

  • Big Ben, an iconic London bell at the Palace of Westminster
  • Houses of Parliament, home to England's governing body
  • Piccadilly Circus, a five-way intersection 
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral, a domed church which has hosted many royal events
  • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)

Enjoy a fish and chips dinner in London

Day 7: London

🔹 Guided learning & industry experience: Attend a lecture to gain insights on local business practices

🔹 Cultural engagement & industry experience: Participate in a business panel discussion

Day 8: London

🔹 Cultural engagement & industry experience: Meet with an industry expert

Industry Engagement: Meet with a second industry expert

Day 9: London

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Bath and Stonehenge

Bath and Stonehenge

This full-day excursion takes you to two historical sites that together span 4,000 years of English history! First, you’ll visit the town of Bath, famous for its Georgian architecture, a lasting reminder of the world described in so many Jane Austen novels. This was a favorite vacation destination of early Romans and 18th-century English aristocracy alike; former residents include Emperor Claudius and Queen Victoria. Along with your guide, you will visit the acclaimed Roman baths, built in the 1st century to enjoy the hot springs. Today, these baths remain the finest Roman ruins in Britain. You’ll also enjoy free time to visit the museum. Then, continue on to Stonehenge, England’s most mysterious landmark. The origin and purpose of this ring of stones, which dates from the Neolithic period, is unknown, though most believe it to have been a temple and observatory, while others claim that it was a sacred site for the burial of high-ranking citizens from societies of long ago.

Day 10: Depart for home


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Day 10: London • Edinburgh

Travel by train to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city 

Take a guided tour of Edinburgh

With an expert local guide you will see:

  • Edinburgh’s New Town, which was constructed in the 1800s and remains a shining example of city planning today 
  • Calton Hill, where you can take in views of the Lomond Hills of Fife
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Family’s official residence in Scotland
  • Royal Mile and Old Town, a jumble of medieval buildings

Visit Edinburgh Castle, the enduring symbol of Scotland’s capital where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to James VI, who would later rule England

Enjoy dinner in Edinburgh

Day 11: Edinburgh

Industry Engagement: Attend a lecture to gain insights on local business practices

Industry Engagement: Meet with an industry expert

Day 12: Depart for home


Learning outcomes on this program

Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness

Academic resources

With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

  • Discussion questions

  • Sample assignments

  • Journal prompts

  • Webinars

  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development

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Your experience includes

Transportation
Accommodations
Select meals
End-to-end support
EF Global Learning Toolkit
Field Director
Guided exploration
Field Visits

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