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J.E. Cairnes School ofBusiness & Economics

College of Business, Public Policy and LawJ.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

NUI Galway,University Road,Galway, Ireland

T +353 91 493 [email protected]

www.nuigalway.ie/cairnes

College of Business,Public Policy and Law

A Guide for First Year Students

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School of Business & EconomicsB.Comm. & B.Comm. (International) Degree Programmes

Student Guide

2012 – 2013

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Treoir do Mhic Léinn

2012 – 2013


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Contents

Welcome from the Head of School .......................... 4

Dear First Year Commerce Student .......................... 5

University Structure ................................................... 6

1. NUI Galway ...................................................... 7

2. J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics 7

3. B. Comm. and B. Comm. (International) Degree Programme Objectives and Intended Learning Outcomes ......................................... 7

4. First Year Lecturers ......................................... 9

5. Programme Structure ..................................... 95.1 Introduction to Financial Accounting ................95.2 Introduction to Management Accounting ..... 105.3 Principles of Microeconomics .......................... 105.4 Principles of Macroeconomics .......................... 105.5 An Mhicreacnamaíocht ....................................... 105.6 An Mhacreacnamaíocht ...................................... 105.7 Business Information Systems ........................... 105.8 Business Information Management ................. 115.9 Mathematics for Business ................................... 115.10 Statistics for Business ............................................ 115.11 Introduction to Marketing .................................. 115.12 Introduction to Management ............................ 115.13 Business Law I ........................................................ 115.14 Skills to Succeed ..................................................... 125.15 Spanish ...................................................................... 125.16 French ....................................................................... 125.17 German ..................................................................... 12

6. Schedule of Modules for B.Comm Students 13

7. Schedule of Modules for B.Comm International Students...................................14

8. Regulations for First Year ..............................158.1 Requirement to Pass ............................................. 158.2 Language .................................................................. 158.3 Progression .............................................................. 158.4 Passing ....................................................................... 158.5 Carrying Forward of Marks ................................ 158.6 Compensation Provision .................................... 158.7 Award of Honours for Degree Examinations 168.8 Language after First Year ...................................... 169. Bachelor of Commerce

(International Experience) Degree .............16

10. General Information......................................1710.1 Necessity of lecture and tutorial attendance .. 1710.2 Study Abroad, Internships and other .............. 17

Opportunities in Future Years of the Programme 10.3 Change of mind date – for optional first year

module ..................................................................... 1710.4 Blackboard .............................................................. 1810.5 Code of Conduct .................................................. 1810.6 Withdrawing from the programme .................. 1810.7 General University Advisory .............................. 1811. Career and Postgraduate Opportunities ....19

12. Postgraduate Programmes ...........................19

13. Term Dates .....................................................20

Appendix I. Semester 1 Timetables .......................22

Appendix II. Language Application Form.............27


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Welcome from the Head of School

I would like to welcome you to the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics at the National University of Ireland Galway. Our mission is to provide you with a stimulating and memorable educational experience in the key discipline areas of business. You will graduate from here with an internationally recognised qualification.

Our School has built a reputation for teaching and research excellence. Our staff are friendly and approachable so don’t hesitate to ask questions or knock on doors in search of answers. We aim to ensure that each of you have the support and encouragement that you need to achieve your full potential. I hope that you will enjoy your time with us.

Your first few weeks here is a time of many transitions. We recognise that getting started on the right foot is important to the quality of your university experience. We will endeavour to assist you to make the transition to university life as easy as possible. Apart from our normal activities, we have a number of new initiatives to help you settle into university and into life as a BComm student at NUI Galway. You will hear more details about these initiatives at the Orientation Session, on the 8th of September, and at lectures and tutorials from 10th September on.

With best wishes,

Dr. Emer MulliganHead of SchoolJ.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsB.Comm. & B.Comm. (International) Degree Programmes


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Dear First Year Commerce Student

Congratulations and welcome to the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics at NUI Galway. I look forward to meeting you and working with you over the next numberof years as you undertake the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Commerce (International) Degree Programme. I hope that you will have a rewarding and enjoyable experience during your time here. We have provided for your academic development in the courses we offer on the B. Comm. Programme. These courses are constantly revised, are demanding and will challenge you to develop a range of skills and abilities including the ability to think critically while you are here at the School of Business & Economics.

In addition to providing for your academic development,the University recognises that undergraduate students are interested in personal growth and development during their period of study. There are a range of activities that you can get involved in during your B.Comm. programme years. You will spend three/four years with us and it is important that you leave as a person who has grown not only in knowledge but in confidence, interests, skills and abilities. Whilst you will acquire a range of transferrable skills on our courses on the B.Comm. there are an array of opportunities for you to engage in where you will make new friends and develop your interests and skills. These will be outlined to you at the various advisory and orientation sessions over the early weeks of the programme.

Don’t miss any of these sessions as they are a vital source of information on how you can ensure that you leave here a successful commerce graduate.

With best wishes,

B. Comm. Programme Director


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College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic

Studies

College of Engineering & InformaticsCollege of Business,

Public Policy, & LawDean: Prof. Willie Golden

College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health

Sciences

College of Science

School of Law J.E Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsHead of School: Dr. Emer

Mulligan

Accountancy & FinanceHOD: Dr. Breda Sweeney

Economics HOD: Prof. Eamon

O’Shea

Business Information Systems

HOD: Dr. Michael Lang

Management HOD: Dr. Tony Dundon

MarketingHOD: Dr. Declan

Fleming

University Structure



J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

1. NUI Galway

Your university, NUI Galway, was established in 1845 as Queen’s College Galway. Today, NUIGalway is one of Ireland’s foremost centres of academic excellence. With over 15,000 students, ithas a long established reputation of teaching and research excellence. NUI Galway is situated ona beautiful riverside campus right in the heart of Galway city and by now you will have witnessedfor yourself the extent of the recent building and modernisation programme. Academically, NUIGalway is structured around Colleges and Schools. As a Commerce student you are a member ofthe J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics which is a constituent school of the College ofBusiness, Public Policy and Law.

2. J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

The School of Business & Economics is located in the Cairnes Building on the banks of theRiver Corrib in Upper Newcastle. This area of campus houses the Disciplines of Management,Marketing, Economics, Accountancy & Finance and Business Information Systems. Also locatedhere are lecture halls, computer suites, study space and Friars restaurant.

3. B. Comm. and B. Comm. (International) Degree Programme Objectives and Intended Learning Outcomes

Programme Objectives:

1. To facilitate the development of a capacity for critical thinking, conceptualisation and analysis.

2. To support the learning and critical understanding of a body of traditional and contemporary thinking in a range of business disciplines.

3. To provide an understanding of business and its environment, including the wider society, Ireland’s position in the EU and the international economy through academic study and opportunities for international study and work placement.

4. To facilitate the acquisition of knowledge in the disciplines of accounting & finance, marketing, business information systems, economics, management and other business-related areas.

5. To provide for a specialisation in one of a number of business disciplines, allowing the acquisition of knowledge and competencies in the chosen discipline as a basis for a future career and/or postgraduate study.


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6. To prepare our students to act in a civic and professional manner in a number of roles, working independently, as part of a team or in a management capacity.

7. To facilitate the acquisition of a range of transferable skills and competencies necessary for careers in business, the public sector and elsewhere, including written and oral communication skills, numerical and analytical skills, teamwork skills, problem solving and decision-making skills, management capacity, information competency and computer literacy skills.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of our B.Comm. Programme a successful graduate will:

– be able to conceptualise and critically analyse various aspects of business disciplines, drawing on their knowledge and understanding of traditional and contemporary thinking in the area.

– have an understanding of business and its environment, including the wider society, Ireland’s position in the EU and the international economy.

– demonstrate competence in the disciplines of accounting & finance, marketing, business information systems, economics, management and other business-related areas

– demonstrate mastery in one of a number of business disciplines.

– act in a civic and professional manner in a number of roles, working independently, as part of a team or in a management capacity.

– have developed a range of transferable skills and competencies necessary for careers in business, the public sector and elsewhere, including a) written and oral communication skills b) numerical and analytical skills c) teamwork skills d) problem solving and decision-making abilities e) management capacity f ) information competency and g) computer literacy skills.

– have had the opportunity of widening their experience of business and cross- cultural issues in an international study and/or work setting.


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4. First Year LecturersSubject Code Subject ECTS/

Credits Lecturer EmailTelephoneNumber

AY105 Introduction to Management Accounting

5 Cristiano Busco

(Semester I)

[email protected] 091 492576

AY104 Introduction to Financial Accounting

5 Mary Barrett

(Semester II)

[email protected] 091 495233

EC142

EC143

Principles of Microeconomics

Principles of Macroeconomics

5

5

Ashley Piggins (Semester I)

John Cullinan (Semester II)

[email protected]

[email protected]

091-492300

091 493996

EC165

EC166

An Mhicreacnamaíocht

An Mhaicreacnamaíocht

5

5

Kevin McDonagh [email protected] 091 492177

MS120 Business Information Systems 5 Martin Hughes [email protected] 091 493814

MS121 Business Information

Management

5 Tom Acton

Eoin Whelan

[email protected]

[email protected]

091 493806

091 494224

MA119 Mathematics for Business 5 Ray Ryan [email protected] 091-492331

MA109 Statistics for Business 5 Emma Holian [email protected] 091-495490

MG110 Introduction to Management 5 Josephine Igoe [email protected] 091 495236

MK101 Introduction to Marketing 5 Ann Torres [email protected] 091 492710

LW160 Business Law 5 Pat McInerney [email protected] 091 492389

FA120 Skills to Succeed 5 Michael Campion [email protected] 091-495827

SH102 and

SH140

Spanish Beginners and Intermediate

10 Pilar Alderete [email protected] 091 492193

FR105 French 10 Ruadhan Cooke/ Claire Sallaberry

[email protected] [email protected]

091-493398 091-493398

GR140 and GR141

German Beginners and Advanced

10 Doris Devilly [email protected] 091 493602

5. Programme Structure

During this year students gain a fuller understanding of business modules. Following on feedback from previous years, first year is now semesterised, with the academic year divided into two periods. Courses are examined at the end of each semester, i.e. December and April/May.Coursework forms an integral part of this first year. Below is a short description of each of the modules available in first year.

5.1 Introduction to Financial Accounting The objectives of this course are to develop in students the skills necessary to interpret and use


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accounting and financial information in a business context. Topics may include but are not limited to: Accounting Information; The demand for financial information; Measurement and reporting of accounting information; The Principles of Accounting; Financial Analysis and Interpretation of financial information including ratio analysis and reporting assessments of financial performance and financial position.

5.2 Introduction to Management AccountingThe objectives of this course are to introduce students to context, theory and practice of Management Accounting. Topics may inlcude but are not limited to: Management uses of accounting information; Costing systems; Cost behaviour; Break-even and Profit-Volume analysis; Relevant costs and short-run decision making.

5.3 Principles of MicroeconomicsThis module is intended as an introduction to the principles of microeconomics. Microeconomics studies how rational people makes choices in the face of scarcity and how these choices are coordinated by markets. We study how markets work to promote economic efficiency, and why markets sometimes fail.

5.4 Principles of MacroeconomicsMacroeconomics is concerned with the behaviour of the economy as a whole and considers aggregate economic variables such as national output, the general level of prices, unemployment and economic growth. The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the basic concepts of macroeconomics and to the principles of macroeconomic theory.

5.5 An Mhicreacnamaíocht Is réamhrá é an modúl seo do Phrionsabail na Micreacnamaíochta. Déanann Micreacnamaíocht staidear ar an gcaoi a ndéanann daoine cinntí i gcomhthéacs ganntanas agus an chaoi a gcomhordaíonn an margadh na cinntí seo. Déanann an modúl staidear ar an gcaoi a n-oibríonn margaí agus cén fá go gcliseann margaí uaireanta. Déantar staidear ar iompraíocht táirgeoirí agus tomhaltóirí agus toradh atá ag cur isteach ar an margadh.

5.6 An MhaicreacnamaíochtBaineann Maicreacnamaíocht leis an geilleagar ar fad. Tugann sé tuiscint ar OTI (GNP), an leibhéal praghsanna, dífhostaíocht agus fás eacnamaíocht. Is é aidhm an modúl seo na tuiscint a thabhairt do mhic léinn ar na príomh prionsabail maicreacnamaíochta. Is é an réimse atá clúdaithe ná: h-athróga maicreacnamaíochta, an geilleagar sa fad téarma, an geilleagar oscailte, luainithe sa gear téarma, agus an Aontas Airgeadais na hEorpa.

5.7 Business Information Systems The objective of the course is to provide students with a broad understanding of the


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fundamentals, and strategic importance of business information systems.Topics may include: fundamental differences between information systems and information technology; significance of globalisation and technology evolution; importance of information systems with respect to organisational decision-making; the evolution, importance and potential impact of eBusiness.

5.8 Business Information ManagementThe objective of this course is to advance students understanding of business information management by focusing on the current issues confronting organisations today. Topics may include: supply chain management and customer relationship management; emerging technologies; business intelligence; information systems design; decision making within organisations.

5.9 Mathematics for BusinessThe objective of this course is to develop in students the skills necessary to apply mathematical concepts in a business environment. Topics may include: Equations and Functions; Mathematics of Finance; Fundamentals of Calculus; and Optimisation.

5.10 Statistics for BusinessThe objective of this course is to develop in students the skills necessary to apply statistical concepts in a business environment. Topics may include: Integration; Linear Programming; Multivariable Calculus; Descriptive Statistics; Probability; Data Collection and Sampling.

5.11 Introduction to Marketing This course will provide students with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of marketing, including: a customer-orientated philosophy and structural framework for business, consumption and buyer behaviour, marketing research, segmentation, positioning and targeting. Knowledge of these topics will act as an aid to marketing decision-making during their professional careers.

5.12 Introduction to ManagementThis course is an introduction to the principles of management. Students will be introduced to the purpose and challenges of the management of organisations. The course is structured around the four key management processes: planning, leading, organising and controlling.

5.13 Business Law IThe aim of this module is to introduce students to the fundamental principles of business law, particularly contract and sale of goods law and the legal framework within which commercial enterprises must operate in this regard. This will first require an understanding of the operation of the legal system in Ireland and the E.U. It is one of a sequential number of modules which highlight


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areas of commercial and business activity that have important legal implications for those involved.

5.14 Skills to SucceedThe Skills to Succeed module is designed to develop skills for students that are necessary for success in university life and subsequently in their working lives. Delivered using a blended learning approach, the course combines on-line activity, small group workshops and large group lectures to focus on areas such as academic writing, academic research, creative thinking, presentation skills and career planning.

5.15 SpanishThis course involves the study of the language in both written and spoken forms, including the use of recorded materials in the language laboratory in order to develop listening comprehension skills. Special emphasis is placed on the vocabulary and communication skills appropriate to business studies, and the study of contemporary society and institutions of Spain. It can be taken at the beginners’ level by students who have no previous knowledge of the language, or it can be taken at a more advanced level by students who have studied Spanish at Leaving Certificate level or its equivalent.

5.16 FrenchFrench is taught in the College of Business, Public Policy & Law at NUI Galway as part of the B.Comm. (International) programme only. This course is not available to B. Comm. students. The course offered through the CAO system is GY202 Commerce with French. Students are required to have a grade B3 or better in French at Leaving Certificate Higher Level or equivalent.The programme is of four years duration, year three being spent in a third-level business school or University in France as part of the SOCRATES / ERASMUS programme. The aim of this applied programme over 4 years is the development of excellent written, language and communication skills, a keen understanding of everyday and working life in a modern French speaking environment and an ability to feel at home and do business through the medium of the French language. Students are strongly encouraged to consider a career which incorporates the language expertise and cultural awareness acquired over the course of the four years.

5.17 GermanThis course involves the study of the contemporary language in both the written and spoken form, suitable to Commerce students. The course includes the use of authentic materials in the language and multimedia laboratory to facilitate the development of listening, writing and communication skills. Special emphasis is placed on writing and communication skills appropriate to business studies, and the study of the contemporary society and institutions of the German speaking world. It can be taken at the beginners’ level by students who have no previous knowledge of the language, or it can be taken at a more advanced level by students who have studied German at Leaving Certificate Level or its equivalent.


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Note for those students who study German, or Spanish, at a beginners, intermediate or advanced level, in First Year of the 3 Year B. Comm.:A limited number of these students may, depending both on their level of performance at the First Commerce examination (overall and in the language) and availability of places may apply to transfer into Second Year of the B.Comm. International Degree Programme. Decisions on initial selection and on transfer will be made by the Disciplines of German and Spanish in conjunction with staff in the School of Business & Economics. After First Year these languages are available only in the B.Comm. International Degree Programme.

6. Schedule of Modules for B.Comm Students:

Core:EC142* Principles of Microeconomics 5 ECTS Semester 1

EC143 Principles of Macroeconomics 5 ECTS Semester 2

AY105 Introduction to Management Accounting 5 ECTS Semester 1

AY104 Introduction to Financial Accounting 5 ECTS Semester 2

MS120 Business Information Systems 5 ECTS Semester 1

MS121 Business Information Management 5 ECTS Semester 2

MA119 Mathematics for Business 5 ECTS Semester 1

MA109 Statistics for Business 5 ECTS Semester 2

MG110 Introduction to Management 5ECTS Semester 1

MK101 Introduction to Marketing 5 ECTS Semester 2

Optional:FA120 Skills to Succeed 5 ECTS Semester 1

LW190 Business Law I 5ECTS Semester 2

or

SH140 Spanish Language I (Intermediate) 10 ECTS

or

SH102 Spanish Language I (Beginners) 10 ECTS

or

GR141 German Language I (Advanced) 10 ECTS

or

GR140 German Language I (Beginners) 10 ECTS

*Economics modules also available through Irish – subject to demand

Total credit units required: 60 (50 Core and 10 Optional)


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7. Schedule of Modules for B.Comm International Students:

First YearAY105 Introduction to Management Accounting 5 ECTS Semester 1

AY104 Introduction to Financial Accounting 5 ECTS Semester 2

*EC139 Principles of Microeconomics 5 ECTS Semester 1

*EC141 Principles of Macroeconomics 5 ECTS Semester 2

MA119 Mathematics for Business 5 ECTS Semester 1

MA109 Statistics for Business 5 ECTS Semester 2

MS120 Business Information Systems 5 ECTS Semester 1

MS121 Business Information Management 5 ECTS Semester 2

MG110 Introduction to Management 5ECTS Semester 1

MK101 Introduction to Marketing 5 ECTS Semester 2

FR105 French 10 ECTS

or

GR141 German Language I (Advanced) 10 ECTS

or

GR140 German Language I (Beginners) 10 ECTS

or

SH140 Spanish Language I (Intermediate) 10 ECTS

or

SH102 Spanish Language I (Beginners) 10 ECTS

*Economics modules also available through Irish – subject to demand

Total credit units required: 60

Note: Only a limited number of places are available in German or Spanish (either beginners, intermediate or advanced). In the event of demand

for either language exceeding the number of places available, selection will be based on aggregate points on entry and conditional on having

attained at Leaving Certificate at least a Higher Grade C3 in a continental language

(French, German or Spanish). Commerce students taking German Language I (Advanced) should have at least a Higher Grade C3 in Leaving

Certificate German and those taking Spanish Language I (Intermediate) should have at least a Higher Grade C3 in Leaving Certificate Spanish.


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8. Regulations for First Year

8.1 Requirements to PassThe First University Examination in Commerce must be passed within two academic yearsfrom the date of entering the Course, except that students who are permitted to transfer to First Commerce, having failed in another College, must pass the First University Examination in Commerce within three terms or one academic year of entering the Course.

8.2 LanguageAfter First Year, language is available only in the B.Comm. International programmes. However, a limited number of those who pass the First Year examination in German or Spanish, at a minimum mark of 40%, will be permitted to transfer into the Second Year of the B.Comm. International programme (provided the First Commerce examination is passed overall). In the event of demand exceeding the number of available places, selection will be based on performance in the language at the First Commerce examination.

8.3 ProgressionUndergraduate degree programmes at the University are normally organized into Stages. Students must successfully complete each stage before progressing to a subsequent one. Full-time Undergraduate Degree Programmes will be organised on an academic year basis, where each year represents a defined Stage. Full-time undergraduate students will be required to register for and present for examination in a set of modules to a total credit weighting of 60 ECTS.

8.4 PassingThe pass mark on all modules is 40%.

8.5 Carrying Forward MarksA student will be given credit for modules passed and will not have to re-present for examination in any module in which a minimum mark of 40% has been returned within the time-limit set out in regulations for the successful completion of the particular stage. The normal time-limit for carrying forward of marks to subsequent examination sessions is 2 academic years. A College may prescribe a time-limit provision other than the preceding one with the approval of the Academic Regulations Committee.

8.6 Compensation ProvisionThe pass standard for a Module is 40%. However a student with marks of less than 40% in one or more modules will be deemed to have passed the Stage provided:•theaveragemarkforallmodulesoftheStageisatleast40%•themarkineverymoduleis35%ormore•themodule(s)withmarksintherange35-39%total15ECTSorless


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Where a module has been passed by compensation the mark for the module will appear on transcripts with a grade of Pass by Compensation.

8.7 Award of Honours for Degree ExaminationsAt degree level, honours will be calculated on the basis of 30% of the aggregate mark obtained at the second stage Examination and 70% of the aggregate mark obtained at the final stage Examination. The standard will be based upon the following table:H1 70% on the aggregateH2.1 60% on the aggregateH2.2 50% on the aggregateH3 40% on the aggregate

8.8 Language After First YearThe language is available only in the B.Comm. International programmes after first year.

9. Bachelor of Commerce (International Experience) Degree

There is now an opportunity for B Comm students, after they have successfully completed Second Year to apply to transfer to the B Comm (International Experience) Degree. This involves taking an additional year and spending it studying business courses in a university abroad (currently in the USA, Hong Kong and Europe) or combining it with a work placement/ internship for one semester which may be paid or unpaid. In the second option, one semester is spent on work placement and one semester is spent studying at the partner university abroad. Places to studying abroad are limited, therefore, selection for these opportunities will be basedin large part on academic merit. Performance in both the first year and second year university examinations will be a large part of the consideration.


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10. General Information

We encourage you to get involved in some of the many clubs and societies located on campus and in particular we strongly encourage you to partake in the NUI Galway volunteering programme ALIVE. Check out www.nuigalway.ie/alive for more details. In the Business School we provide for your academic development over the course of your programme. Elsewhere in the university there are opportunities for you to engage in activities to aid your personal development and growth.

The Business Society

BizSoc aims to get more students in the university thinking about business by opening their mind to new ideas and opportunities. It helps students who want to get involved in any form of business in the future by allowing students with similar interests to mix with each other, organisehigh profile events and to hear and learn from successful people outside of the lecture hall.It is also one of the best social societies in NUI Galway. The main events hosted by the Business Society are trips away in Ireland, speaker engagements with well known business people, the NUI Galway International Mystery Trip, and of course the occasion of the year: The NUI Galway Commerce Ball.The society is proudly sponsored by KPMG who are a leading international firm of chartered accountants and business advisers.The more people involved in the society the better for everyone. You can get involved at committee or class rep level, or take part by simply attending and enjoying our events. For more information and to sign up please visit: www.nuigbizsoc.com oremail [email protected].

10.1 Necessity of lecture and tutorial attendanceStudents are required to follow a course of study by attendance and participation at lectures, practicals and tutorials as timetabled. There is clear evidence to show that success in examinations is linked to attendance and active participation at lectures and tutorials.

10.2 Study Abroad, Internships and other Opportunities in Future Years of the ProgrammeSelection for study abroad, internships and other opportunities will be based on academic merit. Selection will, in many cases, depend on the student’s performance in the first year university examinations. Selection for teams to represent the Business School and university will also be partly based on academic merit. First year university results are frequently a consideration.

10.3 Change of mind date – for optional first year moduleStudents can register online for their first year option (Skills to Succeed & Business Law, or


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German or Spanish) and go back in to change anytime up to 21st Sept 2012. Online Registration will open again on 27th and 28th September for ‘Change of Mind’. For further information go to the registration website www.nuigalway.ie/registration

10.4 BlackboardBlackboard is the NUI Galway virtual learning environment. On Blackboard you will find modules for each of your subjects. These modules are maintained by the subject lecturers and are the primary recourse for lecture notes and course materials. Notes and course materials available on Blackboard are not a substitute for lecture attendance.

10.5 Code of ConductPlease be advised that as a student of NUI Galway you are required to abide by the NUI Galway Code of Conduct. The code of conduct applies to all university related activities whether located on or off campus. You can familiarise yourself with the code of conduct on www.nuigalway.ie/codeofconduct

10.6 Withdrawing from the programmeIf at any stage you decide to withdraw from your course, you may do so by filling in a withdrawal form at the Admissions Office. However, before doing so we strongly recommend that you speak to the staff of the School Office or to the Programme Director. Please see contact details at the end of this student guide.

10.7 General University AdvisoryThere are several sources of advice that will be available throughout your time at NUI, Galway. Some students may find the transition from school to University unsettling; it can be lonely at times and hard to be away from home. Don’t feel you need to keep these problems to yourself. Talk to someone about them. Often the best source of advice can be from fellow students. The Students Union at NUI Galway are very active in assisting students in getting the most out of college life and we encourage you to become familiar with your union. You will find a wealth of useful information on www.su.nuigalway.ie and if you want to know what’s really happening on campus be sure to click on the SIN link.

School of Business & Economics T: 091-492612Career Development CentreT: +353 (0)91 493589Chaplaincy CentreT: +353 (0) 091 495055 [email protected]

Disability Support Service: Áras Uí ChathailT: + 353 (0) 91 493541 [email protected] Counselling ServiceT: +353 (0)91 492484 [email protected]


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11. Career and Postgraduate Opportunities

After completing the B. Comm. degree graduates go on to work in a wide variety of careers including Accounting, Management Consultancy, Taxation, Commercial Advisory Services, Economic Policy, Advisory Services, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Information Systems Management, Finance (including Banking and Insurance). Details on where recent graduates from NUI Galway may be found, and the industries in which they obtained their first job, are available at: www.nuigalway.ie/careers/degree_destinations.htmlDue to the degree of specialisation in specific areas, graduates can apply to professional bodies for exemptions from parts of the professional exams in areas such as Accounting, Taxation, Marketing and Personnel Management. In addition, B. Comm. and B.Comm International students can undertake a variety of postgraduate programmes which provide them with the capability to further specialise in a particular aspect of business. Specialist postgraduate programmes are available in all of the core business disciplines. Please see our website at:www.nuigalway.ie/cairnesGraduates of Commerce from NUI Galway now occupy management positions in manufacturing industries, service-based organisations, the public service, public agencies and in research institutions. Others have gone on to start their own business, or to become managing directors of national and international organisations. Another career avenue open to Commerce graduates is in the area of education at both second and third level. Further information about the Postgraduate Diploma in Education can be found at the School of Education Web site: www.nuigalway.ie/education

12. Postgraduate Programmes

Graduates with good honours degrees in appropriate subjects from this and other recognised universities may be admitted to postgraduate study in the School as Master or Diploma students.The School currently offers the following postgraduate degree and diploma programmes:

• Master of Accounting• Master of Science in Corporate Strategy and People Management• Master of Science in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management• Master of Science in International Management Master of Business Studies in Electronic

Commerce Master of Science - Marketing• Masters in Marketing Practice• Master of Science in Business Information Systems Master of Science in Information Systems

Management Master of Science in Technology Management• Master of Economic Science (Economic Policy, Evaluation & Planning) Master of Economic

Science (Economic & Environmental Modelling) Master of Economic Science (International Finance)


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• Master of Science in Health Economics Executive Master of Business Administration Master of Commerce

• Ph.D. M. Phil.• Higher Diploma in Business Studies Higher Diploma in Economic Science Higher Diploma in

Management

13. Term Dates

First Semester 2012/13

Orientation Saturday and Sunday 8th and 9th September 2012

Teaching begins Monday 10th September 2012

Teaching ends Friday 30th November 2012

Study week Monday 3rd December 2012

Examinations begin Monday 10th December 2012

Examinations end Tuesday 18th December 2012

Christmas Vacation Wednesday 19th December 2012 – Sunday 6th January 2012

Second Semester 2012/13

Teaching begins Monday 7th January 2013

Teaching ends for Easter and Teaching is finished for the Semester

Wednesday 27th March 2013

Easter Vacation and Study week Thursday 28th March – Monday 15th April 2013

Examinations begin Tuesday 16th April 2013

Examinations end Wednesday 24th April 2013

Easter Sunday in 2013 is on 31st March


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Appendix II. Language Application Form

FIRST COMMERCE (REGULAR)

Please select:

SPANISH as Option ((Instead of Skills to Succeed & Business Law)

GERMAN as Option ((Instead of Skills to Succeed & Business Law)

Full Name: __________________________________________

Student I.D. Number: __________________________________________

Aggregate Leaving Cert. Points: __________________________________________

Indicate Leaving Cert. Results in the following subjects:

Higher Level Ordinary Level

Spanish __________ ___________

French __________ ___________

Italian __________ ___________

German __________ ___________

Irish __________ ___________

English __________ ___________

Please return completed form to: Administrator J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Room 355 or 359 Top Floor Cairnes Building, NUI Galway

School Office is also mentioned earlier in guide as first phone number/contact.

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