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J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

First Year Commerce Orientation 2012/2013

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

Dr. Gerard Turley | September 2012

J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics 2

Bachelor of Commerce Degree: First Year

• Lectures commence on Monday September 10th as per timetables

• Semester One (12 weeks): Teaching ends Friday 30th November

• Study Week beginning 3rd December with Examinations 10 – 18th December. There will be five exams, with the possibility of more than one exam on one day

• Semester Two (11.5 weeks): Teaching begins 7th January and ends 27th March

• Exams begin 16th April 2013.


B. Comm. Degree

Students are required to take six modules per semester:

1. Introduction to Accounting (AY) 5 + 5 ECTS

2. Economics, Principles of (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

6. Skills to Succeed + Business Law I or Spanish or German 5 + 5 or 10 ECTS

Total: 60 ECTS

J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

B. Comm. Degree: Compulsory Modules

Semester One (Sept - Dec)

Intro to Management Accounting

Principles of Microeconomics

Business Information Systems

Mathematics for Business

Introduction to Management

Semester Two (Jan – Apr/May)

Intro to Financial Accounting

Principles of Macroeconomics

Business Information Management

Statistics for Business

Introduction to Marketing


B. Comm. Degree: Optional Modules

Skills to Succeed – new module focusing on work life skills such as writing and presenting, planning, research skills etc. 100% continuous assessment

and

Business Law I - important for Accounting Exemptions at the end of your degree

Or

Spanish or German

• 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.

• If demand exceeds supply: selection based on aggregate Leaving Cert points and HC3 in a continental language

• To apply: complete application form in handbook and return to School Office (Room 355 or 359, top floor of Cairnes building)

• End of Year: you may be eligible for transfer to 2nd yr. of B. Comm. International


Lectures and Tutorials

• All are Obligatory

• 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 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

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


Tutorials, Skills to Succeed and Learning Communities – A New Initiative

Lectures – have 250 plus students in attendance

Tutorials – small classes, fewer than 50 in number

Skills to Succeed – new module designed to develop skills for students that are necessary for success 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 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


Peer Assisted Learning

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

• Requirement – course marks awarded

• Excellent feedback

• Second Years pass on the benefit of their experience and help you work together

• More next week …………Michael Campion


Skills Development

• Transferrable Skills – Start Now

– Group work

– Presentation

– IT – ECDL

• Get Involved

– Clubs and Societies

– Business Society (Biz Soc)

– Volunteering (Alive Programme)


Opportunities – open to you as you progress

• Peer Assisted Learning Leadership Roles and Training (second year)

• Career Mentoring in second year.

• Study Abroad Possibilities - after second year • THREE week Management Summer School in Austria

• Full year of study abroad

• One semester of study abroad and one semester internship

– Tuition is paid. You pay for accommodation, travel and subsistence.

• All will be available on basis - ACADEMIC merit and those who have made an effort with personal and skills development


B. Comm. (International Experience) Degree

• During second year – opportunity to apply to transfer to:

• B. Comm. (International Experience) Degree

– Study abroad one year, or

– Work in Ireland (1 semester) + Study Abroad (1 semester)

• Internships this year and in 2010/11

– Failte Ireland, Boston Scientific, Brothers of Charity, Delphi Mountain Resort, NUI Galway, Medtronic, Kenny’s Bookstore, Marine Institute, Creganna, Connacht Tribune, Alkermes, Accenture, GDSI, ESB, Simon Community, DHKN, Grant Thornton, G Hotel, Rooney Auctioneers

• Study Abroad – Austria, Holland, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, USA, Hong Kong


Importance of First Year

• Skills Development

• Personal Growth

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

• Third Year Interviews - first and second year results


Progression to Second Year

• Must pass ALL modules in First Year to progress to second year

• Pass = 40% in all modules

• “The 35% Rule”

Must obtain 35% or more in written exam for year’s work (continuous assessment) to be included


Progression to Second Year (ctd.)

• Pass by Compensation – what does it mean?

You are allowed to pass by compensation in modules up to 15 ECTS credits in range 35% - 39% provided

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

- No mark is below 35%

• You may not repeat a module you have passed.


Examinations

Honours• 70% First Class Honours (H1)

• 60% Second Class Honours Grade 1 (H 2.1)

• 50% Second Class Honours Grade 2 (H 2.2)

• 40% Third Class Honours (H 3)

First Year Examinations• 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.


Autumn (Repeat Examinations)

• 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 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


Module Registration

Students must register online by 21st September

www.nuigalway.ie/reg

Change of mind dates for optional module - 27th / 28th September

You may not change your mind after this date


What is required for success?

• Ability and Aptitude

• Interest and Enthusiasm

• Dedication, Engagement and Hard Work


Class Representatives

• If any of you wish to volunteer to act as Class Representative please contact Mairead McKeon, School Office by Wednesday, 12th September.

[email protected]

Room 355, Top Floor, Cairnes Building.

Tel: (091) 492612


B.Comm. Director

Dr. Gerard Turley

Room 205, First Floor, St. Anthony’s Building

(beside Cairnes building)

Tel: 091-493095

Email: [email protected]

For an appointment with Dr. Turley please ring me on ext. 3095 or email me at [email protected].


School Office

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

Details as follows:

Martina Huban

Room 359, Top Floor, Cairnes Building

Tel: 091-493617

Email: [email protected]


Languages as an Option

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

• Continue a language you have already studied or take up a new one

• 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 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.’


Informal meetings

GERMAN: MON 10th September, 4.00 pm in AM 204

(first floor, Arts Millennium building)

Ms. Doris Devilly, Arts Millennium Building 318

[email protected]

SPANISH: MON 10th September, 11.00 am in AM117 (SH140 Spanish Intermediate) and 12:00 in Concourse 215 (SH102 Spanish Beginners)

Programme Coordinator (Spanish): Ms. Begoña Sangrador-Vegas, Arts Millennium Building 317 [email protected]

First Year Coordinator (Spanish): Ms. Pilar Alderete, Arts Millennium Building 342

[email protected]


Finally: Welcome again and have a wonderful Year

We’ll go the extra mile

– excellent university experience

You only have to travel with us

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