First Year Commerce Orientation 2013/2014
Welcome to the J.E Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Eilis O’Regan, Programme Manager| September 2013
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Bachelor of Commerce Degree: First Year
Bachelor of Commerce Degree: First Year
• Lectures commence on Monday September 9thh as per timetables
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• Semester One (12 weeks): Teaching ends Friday 29
• Study Week beginning 2nd December with Examinations 9 – 17th December. 5 exams with the possibility of more than one exam on one day
5 exams, with the possibility of more than one exam on one day
• Semester Two (12 weeks): Teaching begins 13th January and ends 4th April
• Exams begin 15th April 2013. J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
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B. Comm. Degree
Students are required to take six modules per semester:
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Introduction to Accounting
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5 + 5 ECTS
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Principles of Economics
Principles of
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5 + 5 ECTS
5 + 5 ECTS
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Business Information Systems & Management (MS)
5 + 5 ECTS
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Mathematics & Statistics for Business ((MA))
5 + 5 ECTS
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Introduction to Management / Marketing (MG/MK)
5 + 5 ECTS
6.
Skills to Succeed + Business Law I or Spanish or German 5 + 5 or 10 ECTS
Total: 60 ECTS
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B. Comm. Degree: Compulsory Modules
Semester One (Sept ‐ Dec)
Semester Two (Jan – Apr/May)
Intro to Management Acco nting
Intro to Management Accounting
Intro to Financial Acco nting
Intro to Financial Accounting
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
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Business Information Management
Mathematics for Business
Statistics for Business
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Marketing
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B. Comm. Degree: Optional Modules
Skills to Succeed Skills
to Succeed – new module focusing on work life skills such as writing and presenting, new module focusing on work life skills such as writing and presenting
planning, research skills etc. 100% continuous assessment
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Business Law I ‐ important for Accounting Exemptions at the end of your degree
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Spanish or
• Available as an alternative to Skills to Succeed+Business Law I
• Beginners or Advanced Level available. No previous knowledge of these languages is necessary for the Beginners course.
• End of Year: you may be eligible for transfer to 2nd yr. of B. Comm. International (places are limited)
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Preparing Students for 3rd Level & for the Workplace
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Peer Assisted Learning
• Part of the Skills to Succeed Module
Part of the Skills to Succeed Module
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• Excellent feedback
• Second Years pass on the benefit of their experience and help you work together
help you work together
• More from Michael Campion
More from Michael Campion
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Lectures and Tutorials • All are Obligatory (attendance records are kept for all tutorials)
• Lectures – Concepts and Ideas, Tools and Techniques
• Tutorials – apply tools and techniques, ask questions
• Self Study – readings, practice, application J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
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First Year Modules
Accounting and Economics – start from beginning but moves quickly
Accounting and Economics start from beginning but moves quickly
Many modules have continuous assessment / coursework
Descriptive subjects: Marketing, Management, Business Law I
‐ Do not underestimate difficulty and approach to exams
Skills to Succeed – a skills‐based module, with 100% attendance, events and coursework L
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Tutorials, Skills to Succeed and Learning Communities Lectures – have 250 plus students in attendance
Tutorials small classes, fewer than 50 in number
Tutorials –
small classes fewer than 50 in number
Skills to Succeed – designed to develop skills for students that are necessary for success in university life and subsequently in their working lives.
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Learning Communities – tutorials with the same group of students for each module, where students come together, engage together and learn together
Timetables – look out for lectures (begin in Week 1) and tutorials (begin in Week 1‐2). There will be two separate timetables. Both are compulsory.
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Skills Development
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Computer Skills: online computer training available via Blackboard:http://www.nuigalway.ie/information‐solutions‐and‐
services/students/training/training.html
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Academic Writing: The AWC offers free one‐on‐one sessions on academic writing to all NUIG students from the 1st October: http://www.library.nuigalway.ie/support/academicwritingcentre/
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SUMS: SUMS offers mathematics support to students across all colleges and ff
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courses: http://www.maths.nuigalway.ie/cstudents/sums/index.shtml
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Clubs & Societies: http://www.nuigalway.ie/student‐life/campus‐
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Alive Programme: The programme helps students who want to develop tangible and transferable skills while they are gaining practical volunteering experience: http://cki nuigalway ie/alive
http://cki.nuigalway.ie/alive
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Career Development Centre
It’s never too early to visit the Career Development Centre
We are located above ISS in the Arts Science Building
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Careers information – career options with your degree, further study.
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One to one guidance appointments.
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Guidance, support & information if you are unsure about your course.
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CV Workshops and one to one CV Clinics, employer events, presentations and careers fairs
– drop in for a copy of our events listings.
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Dedicated first year drop-in Mondays 2.30pm - 4pm (During September)
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Visit www.nuigalway.ie/careers for more details.
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Career&
Development
Opportunities – open to you as you progress • Peer Assisted Learning Leadership Roles and Training (second year) Peer Assisted Learning Leadership Roles and Training (second year)
• Career Mentoring in second year. • Study Abroad Possibilities ‐ after second year • B. Comm. International Experience
• THREE week Management Summer School in Austria – Tuition is paid. You pay for accommodation, travel and subsistence. • Availability is limited, the selection process is based on ACADEMIC merit personal and skills development
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Global Learning Opportunity
• IInternationalisation is now a key priority for the School of t
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• B. Comm. International Experience
B. Comm. International Experience
– Work placement + study abroad
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– In 2012/13 twenty successful students were selected to transfer to the B. Comm. (International Experience) Degree. We are expanding places on this programme g
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Opportunity to transfer to the B.Comm. (International Experience) Degree
• Opportunity to apply to transfer to the B.Comm. (International Experience) Degree at the end of your second year Application closing date: February of 2
year. Application closing date: February of 2nd year.
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• Competitive entry.
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The selection process is based on academic merit across first selection process is based on academic merit across first
and second years, interview and personal statement.
• Student’s personal development and attempts to broaden their interests and improve their skills is also taken into consideration. J.E. Cairnes
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B. Comm. (International Experience) Degree
• Internships have included
– Failte Ireland, Boston Scientific, Brothers of Charity, D l hi M
Delphi Mountain Resort, NUI Galway, Medtronic, i R
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Marine Institute, Creganna, Connacht Tribune, Alkermes, Accenture, GDSI, ESB, Simon Community,
Alkermes, Accenture, GDSI, ESB, Simon Community, DHKN, Grant Thornton, G Hotel, Rooney Auctioneers
• Study Abroad through English – Austria, Holland, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, USA, Hong Kong J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
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Importance of First Year • Skills Development Skill D l
• Personal Growth
• Second Year Opportunities – first year results and semester one of second year.
• Third Year Interviews ‐ first and second year results
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Progression to Second Year
• Must pass ALL modules in First Year to progress to second year
• Pass = 40% in all modules
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Progression to Final Year: Passing by Compensation
The Pass standard is 40% in each subject. However the year may be passed by
compensation provided: ‐ The aggregate mark for all modules of the year is at least 40%
The aggregate mark for all mod les of the ear is at least 40%
‐ No mark is below 35%
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‐ Not more than 15 ECTS have marks in range 35 –
Note: Where one or more of these conditions have not been met, each module with a
mark below 40% must be repeated. Marks of 40% and above are carried forward to the next session and are not repeatable. You may not repeat a module you have passed
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Examinations
Honours
• H1
70% on the aggregate
• H2.1
H2 1
60% on the aggregate
60% on the aggregate • H2.2
50% on the aggregate • H3
40% on the aggregate First Year Examinations
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• Students must present for the initial exam in a module
• To defer for serious personal/medical reasons, you must seek permission from the School Office. Supporting documentation required.
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Autumn (Repeat Examinations)
• Fail in Sem I or Sem II: repeat failed modules in August
Fail in Sem I or Sem II: repeat failed modules in August
• Fail in autumn: get exemptions in all modules passed; repeat any failed modules at Sem I, Sem II or autumn sessions of next academic year • Two
Two year rule: First BComm must be passed within two academic years year rule: First BComm must be passed within two academic years
from the date of entering the BComm programme.
• Must pass ALL modules in First Year to progress to second year
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Module Registration
Module Registration
Students must register online by 30th September
www.nuigalway.ie/registration
YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CHANGE YOUR MIND AFTER THIS DATE
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Languages as an Option
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• German, Spanish – available at Beginners and Advanced/Intermediate Level
• Continue a language you have already studied or take up a new one
new one
• Why?
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IBEC Press Release
• The business arguments to support improved language skills are obvious. The Irish market for goods and services is extremely small and companies must look further afield for new customers and clients. Irish
companies must look further afield for new customers and clients. Irish companies need staff that that have the language skills required to develop their markets abroad’.
• The report by the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs, noted that: ‘the availability of an internal supply of foreign language skills will enhance the attractiveness of Ireland for foreign multi‐nationals wishing to establish such activities.’
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Informal meetings
GERMAN: MON 9th September, 5.00 pm in AM 204 (first floor, Arts Millennium building)
Ms. Doris Devilly, Arts Millennium Building 318
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SPANISH: MON 9th September, 11.00 am in AM117 (SH140 Spanish Intermediate) and 12:00 in Concourse AC215 (SH102 Spanish Beginners)
Intermediate) and 12:00 in Concourse AC215 (SH102 Spanish Beginners) Programme Coordinator (Spanish): Ms. Begoña Sangrador‐Vegas,
Arts Millennium Building 317 begona.sangrador‐vegas@nuigalway.ie
First Year Tutor and Coordinator (Spanish): Dr. Pilar Alderete, Arts Millenium Building 342 pilar.alderete@nuigalway.ie
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What is required for success?
• Ability and aptitude
• Interest and enthusiasm
Interest and enthusiasm
• Dedication, engagement and hard work
Dedication engagement and hard work
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Class Representatives
• If wish to volunteer to act as Class Representative please contact Mairead McKeon, School Office by Wednesday, 11th
September.
September
Tel: (091) 492612
Tel: (091) 492612
mairead.mckeon@nuigalway.ie
Room 355, Top Floor, Cairnes Building.
Room 355, Top Floor, Cairnes Building.
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School Office
If you have any queries please contact the School Office, located
on the top floor, Cairnes Building. th t fl
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Details as follows:
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Martina Huban
Room 359, Top Floor, Cairnes Building
Tel: 091 493617
Tel: 091‐493617
Email: suzann.murray@nuigalway.ie
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B.Comm. Programme Manager Ms. Eilis O’ Regan
Room 330, first floor St. Anthony’s (beside Cairnes Building)
Tel: 091‐493104
eilis.oregan@nuigalway.ie
(If you wish to meet with me – drop an e‐mail to make an appointment)
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Finally: Welcome again and have a y
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There is a Fáilte Fest for 1st year students on Sunday:
http://www.socs.nuigalway.ie/news_reviews/
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We’ll go the extra mile to ensure you have a excellent university experience. You only have to travel with us!
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