Sharon Harris Byrne

Dr. Sharon Harris Byrne is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Director for the International Business Programme at South East Technological University's Department of Business. She collaborates with institutions in France (Anger) and Finland (SAMK University), focusing on international education, cultural diversity, and SDGs. Her teaching spans business psychology, international business culture, and internship projects.

• Education:
• Masters Degree (MA Teaching and Learning), 2015-2018 (Awarded 2018)
• PhD (Socio-cultural Experiences of International Students), Trinity College Dublin, 2007-2016 (Awarded 2017)
• Masters Degree (Business Studies), Smurfit Graduate Business School, 2000-2002
• Bachelors Degree (Business and Tourism), American College Dublin, 1997-2000

Her research emphasizes internationalisation at home, COIL projects, and qualitative exploration of student experiences. Recent work includes case studies on Franco-Irish business student collaboration and circular economy assessment frameworks. She has held external examiner roles at Dundalk Institute of Technology (2022-2024) and Griffith College Dublin (2016-2020).

Her projects often involve cross-border educational partnerships, community development initiatives, and SDG-aligned curriculum design. She is currently accepting PhD students and has contributed to media discussions on tourism potential in Laois, Ireland.