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Tax Clinic feeds into the school’s desire to support both their professional and personal development. As Lenihan acknowledges, “developing in our students a sense of responsibility towards the wider society” forms part of the skillset that is now required of future business leaders. Levie, meanwhile, affirms that the aim is to “get students to think about social good and how they can make the world a better place”. • Leading The Future is a collaborative project between AMBA & BGA and BlackRook Media. Watch the video in full at amba-bga.com/business-school-docuseries
Another example of the school’s real-world orientation is its Tax Clinic, described as “a work-integrated learning initiative” by its director, Emer Mulligan. Run by tax students, in conjunction with advisers from the professional tax arena, the clinic seeks to help both students and marginalised communities – such as those who have experienced homelessness or domestic violence – to manage their tax affairs. “It’s been humbling, but we’ve also demonstrated a real need and identified a segment of our society that sometimes gets left behind,” shares Mulligan. Students’ participation in activities such as the
company partners’ involvement, from the creation of programme challenges that “simulate what it’s like in the workplace” to mentorship and internship opportunities. “For example, we have partnerships with Deloitte and PwC that provide real- world experience for both teaching and research,” continues Giblin, who is also a senior lecturer at the school. She goes on to underline the value of the school’s annual Business Summit event as “an opportunity to build connections with industry, social enterprises and other community organisations,” as well as to showcase the school’s latest research and initiatives.
From top: head of school Jonathan Levie says having strong links with industry is a key part of the educational approach; programme director Orla Lenihan believes that future business leaders must develop a sense of responsibility towards society in general BLACKROOK AT WORK BlackRook Media has delivered documentary video content across EMEA, APAC and LatAm since 2011. As well as its work with AMBA & BGA, BlackRook partners with industry leaders such as Pensions Europe, Sustainable Travel International and the World Bioenergy Association. The company’s event TV teams also offer global editorial and technical services, including live streaming for the financial services conference, Sibos
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