UA in Ireland: Operations Management
and Business Statistics Program

Want to study abroad with your peers?

The UA in Ireland: Operations Management and Business Statistics program offers students a comprehensive classroom and experiential learning opportunity through a section of OM/ST 497/597 – Experiential Learning in Business Analytics, fully taught by UA faculty and enhanced by hands-on experience in applying business analytics methods. Students will explore these methodologies in Dublin, Ireland—the city made famous in the field of statistics by William Sealy Gosset, whose work on statistical methods at the Guinness Brewery led to the development of the t-distribution, as well as Galway, the center of healthcare tech on the Wild Atlantic Way. The goal of the program is to expose students to leading figures using Business Analytics in industry while providing both academic instruction and real-world experience.

Program Highlights: Cliffs of Moher Excursion: Visit Ireland’s iconic Atlantic cliffs, renowned as one of the country’s most breathtaking natural  landmarks.

Tour of Guinness Brewery: Explore the historic site where William Sealy Gosset developed the t-distribution through his work on statistical methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools & CollegesCulverhouse College of Business
DepartmentOperations Management
Program TypeStudy Abroad
ProgramFaculty-Led
Program DatesMay Interim 2027 (May 9-28, 2027)
GPA Requirement2.2
Course(s) OfferedOM 497 / ST 497
Fields of StudyOperations Management, Statistics
Language of InstructionEnglish
UA Faculty DirectorBrad Casselman, bmcasselman@ua.edu
  • Students must complete OM 300 before Spring 2027.
  • Students will take a total of three (3) credit hours, choosing from the courses listed below.
    • OM 375: Statistical Quality Control (3 hours)

Payments

  • Once accepted to your faculty-led program you can make payments towards the cost of the program by following our faculty led programs payment processIf you are undecided about your participation on a program, DO NOT make a deposit to the program or you will incur the risk of having to pay for the entire cost of the program. To withdraw after committing, refer to our withdrawal policy for instructions.

Travel Documents

  • Students are responsible for obtaining a passport and student visa (if required) as well as complying with the entry requirements of their host country.

After Approval

  • Complete all additional requirements in your UA online application at least one month prior to your departure.  Do not purchase your flight until your program is confirmed to go. Contact your faculty director for confirmation.

Pre-departure Orientations

  • Attend Education Abroad’s mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation, as well as your individual faculty-led program’s orientation. Failure to participate in these meetings may jeopardize your ability to participate in your study abroad program.

Student Conduct

  • You must be in good standing with The University of Alabama’s Office of Student Conduct to be endorsed to study abroad by the Education Abroad Office.  Compliance with the UA Student Conduct Code is also required while abroad.
  • International students returning to their home country to take classes is not considered studying abroad. International students will need to contact International Student and Scholar Services at 205-348-5402 or visit 105 B. B. Comer Hall.

Funding

Costs

  • For the breakdown of the cost, including billable costs (paid to UA) and non-billable costs (paid elsewhere), see the budget sheet.
  • Once accepted into the program, students need to make a deposit in order to secure their place in the program. For information on how to make a deposit and subsequent payments, please see the instructions in the application, as well as the Faculty-Led Payment Process page on the Education Abroad website. 

Ready to take the next Step?​

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Brad Casselman

Senior Instructor
of Applied Statistics

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Nathan Chilcutt

Senior Instructor of
Operations Management

nechilcutt@ua.edu

(205) 348-6626

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