Sacred Heart University, Jack Welch College of Business and Technology: Courses, Admission, Cost

Jack Welch College of Business at Sacred Heart University (SHU) is the European branch of the university's main campus situated in Fairfield, a town in Connecticut, US. The college was set up in Luxembourg in 1991 and has been offering programmes in various disciplines of business ever since. The business school was given its current name in 2006 to honour the eminent businessman Jack Welch who served as the CEO and chairman of General Electric Company, a leading corporation. The college received accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in January 2007. SHU received the Grand Ducal Decree providing the college's diplomas with the recognition of the Luxembourg Ministry of Higher Education.

Conveniently situated in the Chamber of Commerce Luxembourg-Kirchberg, the college campus features world-class infrastructure and provides numerous research and online learning tools. It houses a library well-stocked with a number of books, multimedia learning resources and journals. The library can also be used as a study area for students to engage in group study or team projects. The campus is home to numerous spacious classrooms, hi-tech laboratories and peaceful study areas. It also offers several administrative facilities and student support services to students.

The college offers numerous part-time MBA courses, MBA programmes with an internship, certificate programmes, executive education programmes and open enrolment courses in various areas of management and business like finance, accounting and marketing. It provides education to students from 40 countries across the globe. Around 40% of the student population consists of female students. Each class has a small number of students resulting in a high faculty-to-student ratio enhancing the quality of education. The college houses highly experienced and qualified professors including the winners of top academic awards and those who have served in senior corporate positions. A number of professors simultaneously serve as directors and consultants for well-reputed corporations.

The prestigious business school has an extensive network of successful and distinguished alumni worldwide. It provides students with support and assistance to pursue their professional goals. The college has produced several qualified and talented graduates who have successfully made their mark on the business industry. Xavier Bettel has served as Luxembourg's prime minister. Pierre Gramegna served as the finance minister in the Bettel-Schneider ministry. Michel Wurth serves as a chairman at Union des Entreprises Luxembourgeoises, Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, BIP Investment Partners SA and BIP Investment Partners SA. Paul Helminger is Luxembourg's former mayor. Luc Frieden has formerly served as Luxembourg's Minister for Defence, Minister for Finance and Minister for Justice.