J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Business Degrees at NUI Galway
• B. Commerce
• B. Commerce (International)
• B. Commerce (Accounting)
• B.Sc. Business Information Systems
• B.Sc. Financial Maths & Economics
• B.A. Public & Social Policy
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Bachelor of Commerce – 3 year degree
• Broad Business Foundation
• Many Career Opportunities
• Innovative Teaching
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J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Bachelor of Commerce
Final Year - 5 streams (Specialisms)
– Economics
– Accounting
– Business Information Systems
– Management of Human Resources
– Marketing
There is an option to do a language (Spanish or German) in first year and
possibly continue it. We also have a new Chinese and Business module in
final year. There is also the possibility of studying some Law modules
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New for 2012/13
• 1st year “Learning Communities”
• 1st year Semesterisation.
• Skills to Succeed
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Preparing Students for 3rd Level & for the Workplace
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Innovation Creativity and Enterprise (ICE)
2012 Mentors & Judges
Bernadette Mullarkey
Bane Mullarkey
Angela Bane
Bane Mullarkey
David Morris
Medtronic
Jack Harty
BOI Business Banking Eyre Sq.
Norman Black
JFC Manufacturing Ltd.
John & Caroline O'Dea
Crospon Ltd.
Liam Bluett
Ballybane Enterprise Centre
Meadbh Seoighe
Udaras ns Gaeltachta
Neil Johnson
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Recent Initiative
Bachelor of Commerce
(International Experience)
B. Comm. & B. Comm. (Accounting)
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Study abroad (one/two) semesters
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Internship/placement (one semester)
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Competitive basis - study through
English at an international partner
university in North America, Asia or
Europe in 3rd year
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Graduate after four years with a B.
Comm. (International Experience)
degree
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Internship/Placement Partners
– B Comm. and B Comm. (Accounting)
Plus many more...
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Study Abroad Destinations – a selection
-B Comm. and B Comm. Accounting
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B Comm. International Experience, Student
Testimonial’s 2011/2012
College years are relatively short with little time to differentiate yourself aside from your grades. This
opportunity makes you stand out from the crowd and looks impressive on your CV. It’s safe to say I’m a
firm advocate of the B Comm. International experience - Charles Finnamore
NUI Galway places an emphasis on helping us to gain a competitive advantage in today’s graduate
market and having been lucky enough to spend a semester studying in Hong Kong at Hong Kong University
of Science and Technology I believe I am well placed to do this – Aidan Mullan
Overall, it was a great experience and I was delighted to take part in it. The highlights would involve the
people I have met along the way, being able to gain experience in a big firm like Grant Thornton and
experiencing another university away from home - Simon Weder
During my time at the Marine Institute I gained a greater insight into the role of a communications
department of a government agency and was afforded the opportunity to learn and take on key
responsibilities for projects taking place at the time – Karol Cooke
The past year was definitely an unforgettable year for me. I learned and experienced so many different
things. I felt myself become more mature and confident. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who
is considering this programme – Zhao Zeping
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B Comm. International
(with European language)
• 4 year degree, with third year abroad
• Same 1st year as B Comm. + chosen language
• Languages (specified on CAO application)
– French
– German
– Spanish
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B Comm. Accounting
• Degree in Demand
• Industry Engagement
• Maximum Accountancy Exemptions
• Dynamic Career – 41% of graduate jobs in 2010 were in
Accountancy and Finance (GradIreland)
• Opportunity to avail of International Year – 1 Semester
studying abroad and 1 Semester in a paid work placement
• Opportunity to avail of Summer Internships with Accountancy
Firms (as part of academic course work)
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B Comm. Accounting
• 3 year degree
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Only Course in Ireland that has a requirement for Leaving Cert Accounting (HC1)
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1st year: Same subjects as main B Comm., with small group teaching for a more
advanced course in Accounting
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2nd year: Skills for work life and specialisation in Accounting, Auditing,
Assurance and Governance, Financial Management and advice and
encouragement in seeking internships with accounting firms for the Summer
after 2nd year
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3rd year: Dedicated specialist courses in Advanced Financial Accounting,
Strategic Management Accounting, Taxation. Also a range of optional business
subjects
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
BSc in
Business Information Systems (BIS)
• Interested in business coupled with an interest in
technologies and how business can best leverage
information?
• 4 year degree
• BIS focuses on business, business technologies and
technology management in organisations
• Opportunity to study abroad in 2nd year Jan - June
• Paid placement opportunity in 3rd year Jan – June
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BSc in
Business Information Systems (BIS)
This award is from the European Foundation
for Management Development
The BIS Degree meets the highest
international standards.
Received 5 year accreditation in 2011.
This is the highest award EFMD can give a degree.
BIS is one of only 8 programmes worldwide to achieve this level of
standalone accreditation
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BSc Business Information Systems
(BIS)
• Highlights
– EFMD Accreditation
– Industry Engagement
• Project Work
• Placement
• Mentoring
– International
• Study Abroad
– World Class Facilities
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Careers: Currently very strong demand for BIS
graduates - Some Recent Employers
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BSc in Financial Mathematics and Economics
Flexible, challenging and rewarding 4-year degree
• Excellent employment opportunities – students with
knowledge of financial markets and quantitative techniques
are in high demand in several sectors
• Small class size – normally about 20 students per year
• Broad, multidisciplinary programme – economics,
mathematics, statistics, accounting and finance modules
• Actuarial exemptions – recognised for several exemptions
For more, check out www.fme.nuigalway.ie
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
BA in Public and Social Policy
Interested in public and social policy issues such as
health, crime, family, environment, housing, human
rights, social inclusion and the economy?
• The unique BA PSP programme considers all of these issues and more
from three different perspectives:
• Political Science and Sociology
• Economics
• Law
• 3 year degree covering a range of interesting subjects
• Pursue a career in public administration, industrial relations, journalism,
social work, community work, management, development agencies,
banking, business, research, international organisations and more
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C.A.O Points 2012
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B Commerce
B Comm. (French)
B Comm. (German)
B Comm. (Spanish)
B Comm. (Accounting)
B Sc Business Information Systems
B Sc Financial Maths & Economics
B A Public and Social Policy
340
495
405
410
420
370
430
300
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Admission requirements
- Business Degrees (generally)
• 6 subjects with 2 at higher C3
• Irish, English, another language, Mathematics, 2 others
• No previous business subjects required (see exception below)
• No existing knowledge of technologies required for BIS
– Additional requirement for B Comm. International:
• For French (higher B3)
• For German (higher C3)
• For Spanish (higher C1 in any modern continental language)
• Higher C1 in Accounting required for B Comm. Accounting
• Higher C3 in Mathematics for BSc Financial Mathematics and Economics
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International Study and Work Experience
Opportunities
International Study
Work Experience
B Comm.
1 Semester (3rd yr)
Optional
1 Semester (3rd yr)
Optional
B Comm. (Accounting)
1 Semester (3rd yr)
Optional
1 Semester (3rd yr)
Optional
Summer Internship (2nd yr)
B Comm. (International)
1 year
BSc BIS
1 Semester (2nd yr)
Optional
1 Semester (3rd yr)
What are our specialisations?
B Comm.
B. Comm.
(Int.)
B. Comm.
(Acc)
Accounting
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Business
Information
Systems
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X
Economics
X
X
Management
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Marketing
X
X
BSc BIS
BA
BSc Fin Maths &Econ
BA Pub & Soc Pol
X
X
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Languages
B Comm.
French
B Comm. (Int.)
B. Comm. (Acc) BSc BIS
X
German
X
X
Spanish
X
X
Chinese
X
X
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2 final year modules in Chinese for Business- Language & Culture
available to B. Comm. and BIS
Our Graduates
Karen Blake
VP - Lead Finance Officer Global Commercial Card EMEA
at American Express
Paul Kenny
Founder and CEO Cobone.com - Middle East & Ernst and
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
PJ Browne
Company Secretary & Head of Risk at ManageCo2
Software
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Darragh Ormsby
Global Travel Manager at Google
Claire Meenehan
Organisation Development Specialist at Aer
Lingus
Patrick Farrell
Digital Marketing Executive at Jumeirah Beach
Hotel
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Jamie Leonard
Circulation and Marketing Executive at The Irish
Farmers Journal, Irish Country Magazine &The Irish
Field
Niamh Donoghue
Product Executive New Generation
Compact Cars at Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd
Emma Feerick
Economic Analyst at IBM
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Sean McNelis
Head of Financing Solutions Group - Asia-Pacific at HSBC
Hong Kong
Kealan Donoghue
Head of Device & Product Operations (Meteor, eMobile
& eircom) at Eircom
Sara Bourke
Talent Advisor - Inhouse Recruiter at Intel Corporation
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J.E. School of Business & Economics, NUI Galway