{"id":37981,"date":"2025-03-04T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=37981"},"modified":"2026-04-10T09:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T07:44:24","slug":"work-in-tech-dublin-global-immersion-week-mdbi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/work-in-tech-dublin-global-immersion-week-mdbi\/","title":{"rendered":"Top skills to work in tech: Insights from Global Immersion Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/span> 5<\/span> min read<\/span><\/span>\n

Each year, students of our Master in Digital Business & Innovation<\/a> take part in Global Immersion Week\u2014and this year we ventured out to Dublin. Ireland’s capital is now home to a booming tech scene, making it the perfect place for insights on digital transformation<\/a>. We’re going to delve into how the Global Immersion Week gave our students hands-on learning about innovation, and investigate what it takes to work in tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did you know the tech industry employs over 37,000 people<\/a> across Ireland and generates \u20ac35 billion<\/a> in exports every year? And Dublin is currently home to companies like LinkedIn, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce and TikTok\u2014all of whom met with our students during Global Immersion Week<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our sessions with top tech professionals focused on bridging the gap between business and tech. Students were also treated to alumni presentations, company tours and first-hand insights into what it\u2019s like to work at all of these firms. This shone a light on an array of different career paths in tech, including sales, product and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This year, we learned how understanding the technical side of business and the bigger picture gives you a competitive edge.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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According to Mark Fren<\/a>, a student on the trip, “Each company visit was unique and insightful. We were able to see firsthand that Google, LinkedIn and Salesforce have a great work culture that fosters collaboration, innovation and employee growth. What made our experience even more impactful was seeing the passion and enthusiasm the alumni showed as they talked about their career journeys and experiences within these companies.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unique skills to work in tech sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Working in tech sales is a top opportunity for graduates in Dublin. This is a dynamic field that requires both technical and business skills\u2014which makes it a great fit for our Master in Digital Business and Innovation students, who spend their time with us learning essential skills<\/a> in digital business strategies, project management and emerging technologies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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