J.E. Cairnes School of
Business & Economics
in conjunction with the Office of Adult and Continuing Education
Newly Online!
PART-TIME
Diploma in Business
Bachelor of Commerce
NEW
ONLINE
DEGREE
Programme Information
Why choose the part-time B. Comm.?
100% online delivery, this unique programme gives
you maximum flexibility to study anytime anywhere to
achieve a bachelor degree in Commerce.
• The Bachelor of Commerce is an internationally recognised qualification.
The part-time Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year
Online programme; a Diploma in Business is awarded
upon the successful completion of the first two years.
• The programme is delivered using Blackboard Collaborate which is
an online collaboration platform which provides a web conferencing
interface. The highly responsive audio and video features along with
the instant chat and interactive white board features creates a real time
environment for all users. Blackboard Collaborate has a streamlined user
interface which is very intuitive for all users.
The programme content reflects changes in business,
management and the economy.
This programme may be for you if you are:
• interested in exploring the fundamentals and
dynamics of business
• wish to progress within your chosen field or
move towards a different area of business
• a manager who would like to develop your
professional knowledge and skills, or an
entrepreneur who wishes to establish their
own business
Most of our students have already started a career in
business or hope to in the future. Our graduates are
highly successful and go on to work in a wide variety
of careers in business. They also go on to select from a
range of postgraduate programmes in NUI Galway or
further afield.
• It is delivered in an innovative way, which is ideally suited to adult
learners.
• We use Blackboard at NUI Galway for course work. It allows students
to download lecture notes, reading lists, assessment information and
other course-related material from their Blackboard sites. It also contains
functions that enable students to interact via class announcements,
email, discussion boards. It’s easy to upload any materials (e.g. Word
files, PowerPoint slides, PDFs, etc) and to create simple quizzes, arrange
for electronic submission of course work by students, establish online
discussion areas, etc.
• Students are assigned to study groups, which can be an invaluable source
of learning and support on individual and group projects.
• The Contemporary Management Thought module, delivered in 1st year,
is designed to develop the time-management, study, research, writing
and online skills needed by students working towards a third-level
qualification.
More Information
Programme Manager
T: 091 493104
E: ptbcomm@nuigalway.ie
W: http://www.nuigalway.ie/courses/adult-and-continuingeducation-courses/business-commerce.html#d.en.6949
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PART-TIME
Diploma in Business
Bachelor of Commerce
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of
pass Mathematics at Leaving Certificate
level or equivalent. Applicants who are 21 years or over can
matriculate on the basis of mature years
(i.e aged 21 or over by 1 January of the
year of entry).
Applicants who are under 21 years must
have satisfied the minimum matriculation
requirement of the University.
Entry requirements and other
information for international students
are set out at: www.nuigalway.ie/
international-students/undergraduate.
html
Applicants should note that IT skills
are not a prerequisite for entry to the
programme.
Application Process
• Applications are made online via: http://www.nuigalway.ie/apply/
(check list for all supporting
documentation required)
• 1st round offers will be made mid-July.
• If all places are not filled in the 1st round, applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed up to mid-August.
Modules Offered Include
MAPPING YOUR DIPLOMA (Years 1 and 2)
YEAR ONE
YEAR TWO
Contemporary Management Thought
Economics
Introduction to Management Accounting
Information Management for Business
Mathematics
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Business Finance
Managerial Economics
Macroeconomics
Business Law I
Digital Marketing
Principals of Marketing
Organisational Psychology and Analysis
MAPPING YOUR DEGREE (Years 3 and 4)
YEAR THREE
Business Law II
Ireland in the Global Economy
Information and Operations Management
Statistics
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management
Marketing Research and Services Marketing
YEAR FOUR
COMPULSORY COURSES
OPTIONS (Choose two from the following)*
Business Taxation
Strategic Management
Marketing Strategy
E-Commerce and Management of
Organisational Change
Financial Reporting
Information Systems Strategy and Planning
Business Negotiation
Marketing Communications
*Students choose 2 options in 4th year; options will require a minimum enrolment number.
I have achieved valuable skills since beginning this course. This academic qualification has provided
me with the knowledge and confidence to apply for promotions and positions higher up the corporate ladder.
NUI Galway is an outstanding institution and I am proud to call myself a member of its alumni.
Donagh Morahan (B.Comm Graduate 2012)
While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, the University
reserves the right to amend, change, or delete syllabuses or fees at anytime without notice.
More Information
Programme Manager
T: 091 493104
E: ptbcomm@nuigalway.ie
W: http://www.nuigalway.ie/courses/adult-and-continuingeducation-courses/business-commerce.html#d.en.6949
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