University of Galway and PwC Ireland have announced the renewal of a strategic partnership to promote talent for business.
The partnership runs for five years until 2030, ensuring PwC and the University’s J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics continue to collaborate on the University’s Bachelor of Commerce Skills Pathway, focusing on developing students’ innovation and entrepreneurial talent.
The programme will comprise three modules: skills for success; skills for business; and skills for innovation, creativity and enterprise.
Professor Alma McCarthy, Dean, J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, University of Galway, said: “We are delighted to announce the renewal of our successful partnership with PwC.”
She said that this partnership allows students to develop their entrepreneurial skills using practical real-world projects, all while also being mentored by leading industry and business leaders.
“We look forward to continuing to build on our excellent relationship with PwC, a relationship that extends over a decade.’’
In addition to focusing on skill and competency development, University of Galway’s Bachelor of Commerce Skills Pathway programme will also involve peer-assisted learning; opportunities to shadow and learn from current PwC graduates on-site; guest lecturing sessions; employability skills training; and mentoring.
At the announcement, Doone O’Doherty, People Partner, PwC Ireland, said that more needs to be done to upskill today’s workforce.
She highlighted the potential for AI and Generative AI to be particularly disruptive for businesses, and added that, “Education has an important role to play in ensuring that our graduates’ skills are future-proofed.”
“As one of Ireland’s largest graduate recruiters, we recognise the importance of developing talent, having the digital, entrepreneurial and collaborative skills needed for a fast-moving business environment.”
“We are delighted to continue our partnership with University of Galway to help prepare students for the Irish and international workplace and to equip them with the relevant skills to become world-class business leaders.”
