Rio de Janeiro headquartered e-learning company Affero Lab is to create 40 R&D jobs at its new European Operations Centre in Dublin.

The new lab will focus on research and development, enhancing and developing the company’s technologies in the areas of adaptive learning, gamification, mobile learning and data analytics.

In addition, the company will employ sales and support staff to support the company’s clients in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

“Affero Lab has identified Ireland as a leading innovation hub for e-learning companies and a source of first-rate software and engineering skills,” said Fabio Barcellos, chief strategy officer at Affero Lab.

(Source: Silicon Republic)

Programmes available for application include:

• MBA (General)
• MBA (HRM Stream)
• MBA (Marketing Stream)
• MBA (Finance Stream)
• MBA (Project Management Stream)
• MBA (Cloud Computing Stream)
• MBA (Information Systems Stream)

Applications are open to graduates of a Level 8 honours degree (or equivalent) in business or non-business disciplines. A detailed CV and proof of English (where applicable) will also be examined during the application process. Applicants required to submit evidence of English must submit an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) for direct admission.

Students who hold an IELTS score of 6.0 can take part in the DBS Pre-Masters English course in July in advance of the September MBA intake. The overall fee for both courses is €11,890 however students who successully complete the English course will receive a €2,000 discount to the overall fee.

Further information is available on our website. Alternatively please do not hesitate to contact the International Admissions Office directly on +353 1 4177500 or by email at international@dbs.ie