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First Year Commerce Orientation 2014/2015

Welcome to the J.E Cairnes School of Business & Economics

Dr. Gerard Turley, Programme Director| September 2014

J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

Bachelor of Commerce Degree: First YearBachelor of Commerce Degree: First Year

h• Lectures commence on Monday September 8th as per timetables

• Semester One (12 weeks): Teaching ends Friday 28th NovemberSemester One (12 weeks): Teaching ends Friday 28 November

• Study Week beginning 1st December with Examinations 8 – 19th December. At least 5 exams, with the possibility of more than one exam on one day.

• Semester Two (12 weeks): Teaching begins 12th January and ends 18th April• Semester Two (12 weeks): Teaching begins 12th January and ends 18 April

• Exams begin 27th April 2015.

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B. Comm. Degree: First Year

St d t i d t t k six d l tStudents are required to take sixmodules per semester:1. Introduction to Accounting (AY) 5 + 5 ECTS

2 Principles of Economics (EC) 5 + 5 ECTS2. Principles of Economics (EC) 5 + 5 ECTS

3. Business Information Systems & Management (MS) 5 + 5 ECTS

4. Mathematics & Statistics for Business (MA) 5 + 5 ECTS

5. Introduction to Management / Marketing (MG/MK) 5 + 5 ECTS

k ll d h6. Skills to Succeed + Business Law I or Spanish 5 + 5 or 10 ECTS

or German or Italian

Total: 60 ECTS


Total: 60 ECTS

B. Comm. Degree: Compulsory Modules

Semester One (Sept ‐ Dec) Semester Two (Jan – Apr/May)

Intro to Financial Accounting

Principles of Microeconomics

Business Information Systems

Intro to Management Accounting

Principles of Macroeconomics

Business Information ManagementBusiness Information Systems

Mathematics for Business

Introduction to Management

Business Information Management

Statistics for Business

Introduction to MarketingIntroduction to Management Introduction to Marketing


B. Comm. Degree: Optional Modules

Skills to Succeed – a module focusing on university skills such as writing andSkills to Succeed a module focusing on university skills such as writing and presenting, planning, research skills, etc. 100% continuous assessment

andBusiness Law I ‐ important for Accounting Exemptions at the end of yourBusiness Law I ‐ important for Accounting Exemptions at the end of your

degreeOr

Spanish or German or ItalianSpanish or German or Italian• Available as an alternative to Skills to Succeed+Business Law I• Beginners or Advanced Level available in both Spanish and German. No

i k l d f h l i f h iprevious 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)


International (places are limited)

Preparing Students for 3rd Level & for the Workplace


Lectures and Tutorials

• Attendance is expected and monitored

• Lectures – Concepts and Ideas, Tools and Techniques

• Tutorials – apply tools and techniques, ask questions

• Self Study – readings, practice, application


First Year Modules

Accounting and Economics – start from beginning but moves quicklyAccounting 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

Language – Small classes (circa. 25 students)

Your attendance and engagement is required from Week 1 through to Week 12


Tutorials, Skills to Succeed and Learning Communities

Lectures – have 250 plus students in attendance

T t i l ll l f th 50 i bTutorials – small classes, fewer than 50 in number

Skills to Succeed – designed to develop skills for students that are necessary for i i it lif d b tl i th i ki lisuccess in university life and subsequently in their working lives.

Learning Communities – tutorials with the same group of students for each module where students come together engage together and learn togethermodule, where students come together, engage together and learn together

Timetables – look out for lectures (begin in Week 1) and tutorials (begin in Week 1‐3) There will be two separate timetables Both are compulsory


3). There will be two separate timetables. Both are compulsory.

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL)

• Part of the Skills to Succeed Module on Friday• Part of the Skills to Succeed Module, on Friday mornings

• Excellent feedback

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Skills and Personal Development

• Computer Services : computer services advice available: http://www.nuigalway.ie/information‐solutions‐and‐services

• Academic Writing: The AWC offers free one‐on‐one sessions on academic/essayAcademic Writing: The AWC offers free one on one sessions on academic/essay writing to all NUIG students from October: http://www.library.nuigalway.ie/awc/

• SUMS: SUMS offers mathematics support to students across all colleges and courses: http://www maths nuigalway ie/sums/http://www.maths.nuigalway.ie/sums/

• Clubs & Societies: http://www.socs.nuigalway.ie and http://www.sports.nuigalway.ie

• 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


Opportunities – open to you as you progress

• Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Leadership Roles and Training (second year) • Career Mentoring in second year• Study Abroad Possibilities ‐ after second year

• B. Comm. International Experience• Summer Schools in Europe

– Tuition is paid You pay for accommodation travel and subsistenceTuition is paid. You pay for accommodation, travel and subsistence. • Availability is limited, the selection process is based on ACADEMIC merit,

personal and skills development


Global Learning OpportunityGlobal Learning Opportunity

I t ti li ti i k i it f th S h l f• Internationalisation is now a key priority for the School of Business & Economics

• B. Comm. International Experience degreeB. Comm. International Experience degree

– Work placement + study abroad

– Or study abroad for a full academic year (limited availability)y y ( y)

– In recent years over twenty students per annum were selected to transfer to the B. Comm. (International Experience) Degree. We are expanding places on this programme with a view to offering additional places in the next cycle.


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: Spring of 2nd yearyear. Application closing date: Spring of 2nd year.

• Competitive entry.Th l ti i b d d i it fi t• The selection process is based on academic merit across first and second years, interview and personal statement.

• Student’s personal development and attempts to broaden• Student s personal development and attempts to broaden their interests and improve their skills is also taken into consideration.

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B. Comm. (International Experience) Degree

• Internships have included– Fáilte Ireland, Boston Scientific, Brothers of Charity, NUI G l M d i K ’ B k M iNUI Galway, Medtronic, Kenny’s Bookstore, Marine Institute, Creganna, Connacht Tribune, Alkermes, Accenture, GDSI, ESB, Simon Community, DHKN,Accenture, GDSI, ESB, Simon Community, DHKN, Grant Thornton, , Rooney Auctioneers, UCHG, Shelbourne Hotel, Zurich, Abbott, Aviva, etc.

• Study Abroad – Europe, USA, Hong Kong, Australia


Importance of First Year

Skill D l• Skills Development

• Personal Growth

• Second Year Opportunities – first year results and semester one of second year.

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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• Pass = 40% in all modules

• There is a compensation provision


Progression: Compensation provision

The Pass standard is 40% in each module. However a student with marks less than 40% in one or more modules will be deemed to have passed provided:

‐ The aggregate mark for all modules of the year is at least 40%The aggregate mark for all modules of the year is at least 40%

‐ No mark is below 35%

‐ Not more than 15 ECTS have marks in range 35 – 39%

Note:

Wh f th diti h t b t h d l ithWhere 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 cannot repeat a module you have passed

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Examinations and Honours

HonoursHonours• H1 70% on the aggregate

• H2.1 60% on the aggregateH2.1 60% on the aggregate

• H2.2 50% on the aggregate

• H3 40% on the aggregate

First Year Examinations• Students must present for the initial exam in a module• 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.


from the School Office. Supporting documentation required.

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• 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 year rule: First BComm must be passed within two academic f h d f i h BCyears from the date of entering the BComm programme.

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• Must pass First Year to progress to second year

Module RegistrationModule Registration

Registration is online, and is open

Students must register online by 30th SeptemberStudents must register online by 30th Septemberwww.nuigalway.ie/registration

YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CHANGE YOUR MIND AFTER THIS DATE


What is required for success?

• Ability and aptitudey p

• Interest and enth siasm• Interest and enthusiasm

• Dedication, engagement and hard work


Languages as an Optiong g p

• German, Spanish – available at Beginners and Advanced/Intermediate Level

• Italian – beginners, only

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• Why?

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 pcompanies 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 y pp y g g genhance the attractiveness of Ireland for foreign multi‐nationals wishing to establish such activities.’


Informal meetings

GERMAN: MON 8th September 5 00 pm in AM 205GERMAN: MON 8 September, 5.00 pm in AM 205(first floor, Arts Millennium building)Ms. Doris Devilly, Arts Millennium Building [email protected]@ g ySPANISH: MON 8th September, 11.00 am in AM107 (SH140 Spanish Intermediate) and 12:00 in Concourse AC215 (SH102 Spanish Beginners)

Programme Coordinator (Spanish): Ms. Begoña Sangrador‐Vegas,g ( p ) g g g ,

Arts Millennium Building 317 begona.sangrador‐[email protected]

First Year Tutor and Coordinator (Spanish): Dr. Pilar Alderete,

Arts Millennium Building 342 pilar alderete@nuigalway ieArts Millennium Building 342 [email protected]: MON 8th September, 12.00 noon in AM 121 (first floor, Arts Millennium bldg)Coordinator: Dr Laura McLoughlin, Arts Millennium Building 334 laura mcloughlin@nuigalway ie


[email protected]

Class Representatives

If wish to volunteer to act as Class Representative please contact Mairead McKeon, School Office by Wednesday,

th b10th September.

Tel: (091) [email protected]

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(Interim) B.Comm. Programme Director

Dr. Gerard TurleyRoom 205, first floor St. Anthony’s (old part of Cairnes Building)

Tel: 091‐[email protected](If you wish to meet – send me an e‐mail to make an ( f y

appointment)


School Office

If you have any queries please contact the School Office, locatedon the top floor, Cairnes Building.

Details as follows:Mairead McKeonRoom 355, Top Floor, Cairnes BuildingTel: 091‐492612Email: [email protected]

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Finally from meFinally, from me…

Welcome again and we hope you have a great time in the BComm at NUI Galway

Have a break now before we hear from the Speakers on the Optional Module…p p

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