BComm (International Experience) Advisory Session
October 2012
Dear Second Year Commerce Student
Please take these notes only as guidelines and advice for international study and internships for next year
2013/14. The guidelines and advice may change as developments occur. We will keep you briefed as this
happens. Kind regards, Gerard Turley
Ann Torres, Murray Scott, Ger Turley & Angela Teahan| October 2012
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Global Learning Opportunity
• Internationalisation is now a key priority for the School of Business &
Economics
• B. Comm. International Experience
– Study abroad
– Possible to combine with work placement/internship
• Other International Business Study Opportunities
– Summer School Programmes in other countries
– (Watch out for information on these).
• Important opportunity to gain a competitive edge
• Your chance to be involved!
BComm (International Experience) degree
There are three models for the BComm (Int Exp) available for B. Comm. students.
• Model 1
– Study abroad in Europe for both semester one and semester two at one of our
partner universities (see attached list)
• Model 2
– Apply to seek an internship in one of the final year commerce specialisms (in
accounting, HR, Economics, marketing, or management information systems)
for semester one
and
– Pursue international study in the USA, Hong Kong (or possibly Europe in
semester two at one of our partner universities (see attached list).
• Model 3
– Study abroad in Europe one semester and the USA the other semester.
International Study and Internships
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We are delighted to announce that a limited number of International Study and
Internships opportunities were introduced in September 2010 and were quickly
taken up by students
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We plan to expand our international study and internship programme year upon
year so that by 2015/16 about 50 international study and internship places will be
available each year within the School of Business & Economics
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We expect to be able to accommodate up to 30 students in the B. Comm. to travel
and work in 2013/14, so do seriously consider this as an option for you
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When you travel to study at a university in another country or go to work as an
intern in a business environment in Ireland, you will act as an ambassador for the
Bachelor of Commerce programme, the School of Business and Economics, the
National University of Ireland, Galway and for your country
International Study
- our policy and practice
• Where possible we endeavour to send a minimum of two
students to the same international study destination so that
they can support each other
• We try to send no more than three commerce students to the
same destination, to encourage you to interface more with
local and other international students and to get the most from
the cultural experience
International Study
– choice of courses to take and study abroad
• Study business courses through English in one of our partner academic
institutions
• This is an additional year of study so there are no prescribed or required courses
that you must take
• Choose an area of interest to you
• We advise you to choose courses that are of interest to you but make sure not to
take courses that will be part of your final year specialism when you return to
NUI Galway to complete your degree studies
• Choose courses that might attract many international students such as Global
marketing, Global employee relations, Global IT strategies….. Part of the
experience is gaining insights into how students from other cultures think, work,
and approach the solving of problems/case studies - This is the critical learning
that you will take with you for your working life
• You must have your list of courses approved by Dr. Murray Scott
Internships
• Students apply for a place as an intern in accounting, marketing, human resource
management, IT, economics or related area
• Some interns are paid, but many others are unpaid
• This is an opportunity for you to work in the area that you are thinking of
specialising in, in your final year, to see if you really like this type of work
• It also gives you an understanding of a business context that will be useful for
applying the theoretical knowledge acquired in your final commerce year
• It gives you an opportunity to develop and expand your skills
• It is a resume building opportunity to differentiate yourself in a competitive
graduate market place
Internships 2010/11, 2011/12, 2012/13
• Primarily marketing and accounting, in:
– Medtronic
- DNKN
– Kenny’s on-line bookshop
- Grant Thornton
– Brothers of Charity
- Alkermes (formerly Elan)
– Failte Ireland
- Creganna
– NUI Galway
- Accenture
– Delphi Mountain and Spa Resort
- GDSI
– Boston Scientific
- Connacht Tribune
– Simon Community
- Rooney Auctioneers
- ESB
- Marine Institute
Progression
- to Final Year of your Commerce Degree
• You must take and pass a minimum number of courses during your period of
study abroad
• These are to be agreed with the international study co-ordinator Dr. Murray Scott
• You will NOT be allowed to progress to your final year of commerce studies
until you have successfully completed this part of the year abroad
• For those opting for the internship/study abroad model, in addition to passing
courses that you study abroad you will be required to successfully complete your
internship
• You will be required to maintain and to submit an internship log to the student
placement officer and to meet any requirements of the internship programme
Opportunity to Study Abroad
BIS & B. Comm.
• University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA
• Lehigh University College of Business & Economics, Bethlehem,
PA, USA
• Kogod School of Business, American University, Washington DC,
USA
• Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, USA
• Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA
• University of Hertfordshire, England (new)
Opportunity to Study Abroad
B. Comm.
• Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA
• Uppsala Universitet, Sweden
• University of Groningen, Faculty of Economics and Business,
Netherlands
• Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
• University of Applied Sciences, Steyr, Austria (Summer School)
• ESC Rennes, France (new)
• University Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), France (Summer School?)
Opportunity to Study Abroad
B. Comm. Accounting & B. Comm.
• SUNY (State University New York), Albany, NY, USA
• Canisius College, Buffalo, New York, USA
• Concordia College, Minnesota, USA (new)
• ESC Dijon, Burgondy, France (new)
• EBS Business School, Rheingau, Wiesbaden, Germany (new)
Other Opportunity to Study Abroad Business Summer School 2013
in University of Applied Sciences in Steyr, Austria
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Three week summer school (5-6 places available for NUI Galway, Second Year
Commerce Students).
July 2013
Wide range of courses taught through English
– Entrepreneurial Finance and Strategic Management – Business Simulation,
Intercultural Management, International Key Account Management, Web,
Enterprise and Marketing in a Globalised World, Market Entrance in Europe and
many more.
No Tuition payable
Accommodation is guaranteed and arranged by the International Office
Strong Erasmus Student Network – trips and social events
Over 100 visiting international exchange students.
A wonderful opportunity to study abroad for a short time if you decide not to take to
transfer to the B. Comm. (International Experience) Degree
Application Process –
Business Summer School 2013
University of Applied Sciences in Steyr, Austria
• This differs from applications for transfer to the B. Comm.
(International Experience) Degree
• The applicant must have an average of 55% in first and
second year, first semester commerce examinations.
• Applications will be invited in January 2013.
• For further information please see: www.fh-ooe.at/campussteyr
International Study – Fees and Funding
• Apply in February/March 2013 to transfer to the four year B. Comm.
(International Experience) Degree.
• Fees: the normal university registration fee is payable
• There is a tuition waiver with our partner host institutions abroad;
i.e. No tuition is payable abroad.
• For studying in Europe, there has been and it is expected there will
continue to be some payment to support international study under
the Erasmus Programme. This has been in the region of €800 per
semester in the past. However, this could change based on
budgetary positions. More information will be provided on this at
the February International Study Advisory Session.
• New funding for international study in the USA or Kong Hong in
2012/13.
International Study
• Students who are eligible for grant support for third level
education will continue to receive those grants. The NUI
Galway Fees Office will help facilitate you in the processing
of grant payments where the student is abroad and cannot sign
for the grant if you made contact with them once you have
been accepted for transfer to the four year B. Comm.
(International Experience) Degree Programme
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
BComm (International Experience) - Eligibility
• Students require a minimum average of 55% in their first year
commerce and second year semester one commerce
examination results to apply.
• Students must pass all modules on first attempt in second year
commerce.
• In exceptional circumstances applications that do not comply
with the above may be considered (discuss with the
programme director).
BComm (International Experience)
Application Process
• Applications will be invited in February/ March and provisional offers made during
that period.
• Applications will be reviewed and a short list of eligible applicants will be drawn
up.
• Eligible candidates will be interviewed to assess their suitability for internship and
international study.
• Provisional offers of acceptance to transfer to the B. Comm. (International
Experience) Degree will be made in April/May. This will be conditional on
passing all second year, semester two commerce examinations at the first sitting
and achieving an overall average grade of 55% in second year commerce (first and
second semester examination results combined).
• Those who apply and are accepted for the internship/international study model will
need to make themselves available for interviews to secure an internship place.
How do I find out more?
• Information Session – October 2012
Then:
• Further Information Session –February 2013
• Applications/Interviews – March 2013
• Discuss with the B. Comm. Programme Director
For Further Information:
International Study Contact:
Dr. Murray Scott murray.scott@nuigalway.ie
Vice Dean of Internationalisation Dr. Ann M. Torres ann.torres@nuigalway.ie
Internships Contact:
Internship Co-ordinator: Ms. Angela Teahan angela.teahan@nuigalway.ie
Acting B. Comm. Programme Director: Dr. Gerard Turley
gerard.turley@nuigalway.ie