Finbarr Bradley

In recent years, I taught courses on green ventures at Quinn Business School, University College Dublin, Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin, Aalto University Business School, Finland and Copenhagen Business School. I am a former professor at Dublin City University (1990-1999) and Maynooth University (2003-2006) and founding Director of the Irish-medium centre Fiontar-DCU (1993-1999). I have been a visiting professor at a number of universities worldwide including the University Of Michigan (USA 1994), Vienna University of Economics & Business (Austria, 2008), Toulouse Business School (France, 2018), Aalto University (Finland, 1991-2003, 2021), Copenhagen Business School (Denmark, 2021), and more. I am author/co-author of books on culture, enterprise and place. My PhD degree in international finance is from the Stern School of Business, New York University (NYU).

Teaching on or Managing University/College Programmes

• Aalto University (Finland): Green Ventures (Bachelor’s Program in International Business), Mikkeli, 27 April-15 May 2020, 26 April 2021-14 May 2021 & 25 April 2022-13 May 2022.
• Quinn School of Business, UCD (Semester 1, 2021-2022): Green Ventures (BComm, Business & Law, etc.)
• Quinn School of Business, UCD (Semester 1, 2020-2021): Green Ventures (BComm, Business & Law, etc.)
• Trinity College Dublin: Sessions on Module: Enterprise, Culture & Place (PG Certificate in Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship), March 2020, February 2021 and May 2022.
• Copenhagen Business School (Denmark): Green Ventures (Graduate), International Summer University Programme (ISUP), 22 June-22 July 2020.
• IADT, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin: Session: Purpose-Driven, Place-Based & Transformative Entrepreneurship, Module: Producers as Entrepreneurs (MA in Creative Production + Screen Finance), 19 May 2020.
• Quinn School of Business, UCD (Semesters 1 & 2, 2019-2020): Green Ventures (BComm, Business & Law, etc.)
• Smurfit School of Business, UCD (Semester 3, 2018-2019): Green Business (MSc in Finance).
• Quinn School of Business, UCD (Semester 1, 2018-2019): Green Ventures (BComm, Business & Law, etc.).
• Wirtschafts Universität Wien/Vienna University of Economics and Business, Vienna, Austria: Green Ventures (International Summer University), 6-10 August 2018.
• IADT, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin: Session – Purpose and Place in Business, Module: Producers as Entrepreneurs (MA in Creative Production + Screen Finance), 12 April 2018.
• ICN Business School Artem, Nancy, France: Workshop 1 – Green Ventures (2 days) and Workshop 2 – Place-Based Enterprises (2 days) (International Week 2018), 12-16 March, 2018.
• Smurfit School of Business, UCD (Semester 2, 2017-2018): Green Business (MSc in Energy & Environmental Finance).
• Quinn School of Business, UCD (Semester 1, 2017-2018): Green Ventures (BComm, Business & Law, etc.).
• Toulouse Business School, Toulouse, France: Managing & Financing Green Ventures (Bachelor en Management), 13-17 March 2017.
• Smurfit School of Business, UCD (Semester 2, 2016-2017): Green Business (MSc in Energy & Environmental Finance).
• Quinn School of Business, UCD (Semester 1, 2016-2017): Green Venture Finance (BComm, Business & Law, etc.).
• Smurfit School of Business, UCD (Semester 2, 2015-2016): Green Business (MSc in Energy & Environmental Finance).
• Quinn School of Business, UCD (Semester 1, 2015-2016): Green Venture Finance (BComm, Business & Law, Erasmus, etc.).
• Smurfit School of Business, UCD (Semester 2, 2014-2015): Green Business (MSc in Energy & Environmental Finance).
• Institute of Banking, Dublin (Semester 2, 2014-2015): Corporate Finance (MSc in Banking).
• Smurfit School of Business, UCD (Semester 2, 2013-2014): Green Business (MSc in Energy & Environmental Finance).
• School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, UCD (Semester 2, 2013-2014): Finance (Masters in Engineering Management).
• Smurfit School of Business, UCD (Semester 2, 2012-2013): Green Business (MSc in Energy & Environmental Finance).
• School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, UCD (Semester 2, 2012-2013): Finance (Masters in Engineering Management).
• Quinn School of Business, UCD (Semester 1, 2012-2013): Green Venture Finance (BComm, Business & Law, etc.).
• Smurfit School of Business, UCD (Semester 1, 2012-2013): Strategic Corporate Finance (MSc in Strategic Management Accounting).
• School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, UCD (Semester 2, 2011-2012): Finance (Masters in Engineering Management + MSc in Technology Management).
• Smurfit School of Business, UCD (Semester 1, 2011-2012): Risk Management Systems (MSc in Strategic Management Accounting).
• Smurfit School of Business, UCD (2006-2007): Corporate Financial Management (MBS & Executive MBA).
• Smurfit School of Business, UCD (Semester 2, 2003-2004): Corporate Finance (Executive MBA [IFSC])
• Maynooth University (2003-2006): Director, BSc in Finance & Venture Management & Director: MA in Project Finance & Venture Management (2004-2006): Finance, Venture Management.
• Dublin City University (1990 to 1999): Director, Fiontar [BSc in Airgeadas, Ríomhaireacht & Fiontraíocht (1993-1999)] & Director, MSc in Investment and Treasury (1990 to 1993): Corporate Finance, Treasury Management, Portfolio Management.
• Helsinki School of Economics (now Aalto University), Finland (1991 – 2003): Portfolio Management, International Corporate Finance, Managerial Finance, International Financial Management, Intermediate Finance.
• Stern School of Business, New York University (1982 to 1990): International Corporate Finance, International Financial Markets, International Financial Management.
• University of Michigan, Michigan (1994): Financial Management of the International Corporation.
• Fordham University, New York (1985-1986): Financial Management.

Awards, Honours & Memberships:

• Bronnadh, An Teastais sa Ghaeilge Ghairmiúil, Coláiste na hÉireann/Gaelchultúr, Baile Átha Cliath, 7 Bealtaine 2015.
• Member, Panel, Request for Tenders for Feasibility Study for the future development of Galway Airport site, Galway, 14 August 2014.
• Ball, Bord Agallamh, Riarthóir Acadúil, Coláiste na hÉireann/Gaelchultúr, Baile Átha Cliath, 2 Nollaig 2013.
• Cathaoirleach an Bhoird Rialachais, Coláiste na hÉireann/Gaelchultúr, Baile Átha Cliath, 2013-2016.
• Member, Interview Board, Promotion to Lectureship (below to above bar), Dublin City University, 18 June 2013.
• Judge, 2013 Start-up Awards (http://startupawards.ie), May/June 2013.
• Member, Focus Group – ‘Innocrafts’, EU programmme funded under Interreg IVC, Partner in Ireland, Design and Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCOI), June 2012.
• Ball, Bord Agallamh, Oifigeach Feidhmiúcháin, An Rannóg Pobal & Gnó, Foras na Gaeilge, Baile Átha Cliath, 27 Meitheamh 2012.
• Judge, 2012 Start-up Awards (http://startupawards.ie), March 2012.
• Comhalta, Gael-LInn Teo, 2011-2013.
• Ball, Bord Agallamh, Ardoifigeach Feidhmiúcháin, An Rannóg Pobal & Gnó, Foras na Gaeilge, Baile Átha Cliath, 16 Meitheamh 2010.
• Board of Governors, St. Patrick’s College, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, 2010-2013.
• Buaiteoir Gradam (‘ceannródaí gnó na bliana’), Barr-50 Gnó le Gaeilge, Grúpa Mhéan Bhéal Feirste, Teach Mansion, Baile Átha Cliath, 14 Bealtaine 2010.
• Adjudicator, Gnó as Gaeilge Award, All-Ireland Marketing Awards, Marketing Institute of Ireland, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, 21 April 2010.
• Launched book Stró an Ghnó le Mairtín Ó Mulleoir [Coiscéim, BÁC], Cultúrlann MacAdam Ó Fiaich, Belfast, 12 December 2009.
• Member, Interview Board, Head of Department/Lectureships – Business Studies, St. Patrick’s College, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, 4-5 August 2009.
• Ball, Bord Agallamh, Oifigeach Feidhmiúcháin, An Rannóg Pobal & Gnó, Foras na Gaeilge, Baile Átha Cliath, 12 Bealtaine 2009.
• Mentor, Creative & Cultural Skills Northern Ireland Leadership Programme, Arts Council Northern Ireland, Belfast, April 2009-April 2010.
• Participant, Consultative Forum, HEA/IRCHSS Foresight in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 23 January 2009, Dublin.
• Member, Adjudication Panel, Irish Language Advertising Awards 1996-2006.
• Member, Interview Board, Lectureship in Finance, National College of Ireland, Dublin, 2005-2006.
• Member, Interview Board, Lectureship in Finance, Smurfit Graduate Business School, Dublin, 2006.
• Board Member, FBH, a hedge fund listed on the Irish Stock Exchange, 2004-2005.
• Member, Faculty Review Panel, Promotions from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer, Smurfit Graduate Business School, Dublin, 2004.
• Member, Combined Heat & Power (CHP) Policy Group set up by Department of Communications, Marine & Natural Resources and Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), 2004-2006.
• Co-Chair, European Conference of the US Financial Management Association (FMA), Dublin, 4-6 June 2003.
• Member, Adjudication Panel (Chairman, 2003 Panel) set up by Council of Directors of Institutes of Technology to determine grant support under the Enterprise Platform Programme and funded by the National Development Plan 2000-2006, 2000 & 2003.
• Chairman, Zamano, 2002.
• Convenor/Assessor, HEA Business Sub-Panel to analyse applications for Government of Ireland Scholarships Awarded by Interim Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences, 1998.
• Member, Government Commission set up to examine the role of Irish Voluntary Language Organisations. Produced Report Treo 2000, Government Publications, Dublin, 1997.
• Grant (Research Networks Scheme), Royal Irish Academy & British Council, 1992.
• Listed in Who’s Who in Ireland/The Influential 1000 (2nd ed.), Hibernian Publishing, Dublin, 1991.
• Outstanding Doctoral Student Teaching Award, NYU, 1988.
• Editorial Assistant, Journal of Finance, NYU, 1985-1986.
• Awarded 1975 Washington D.C. Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Scholarship for doctoral study in USA, 1975.
• Editor, Aire, the University College Cork (UCC) Student Newspaper, 1974.
• Awarded College Entrance and Kelliher Scolarships on entry to University College Cork (UCC), 1971.