BComm DN650

Bachelor of CommerceXiaoqian Wang(Jenny)

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About the Course• The UCD Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) degree has a

long tradition at the forefront of business and management education in Ireland. This is a degree that gives you a solid understanding of the business environment with the flexibility to pursue YOUR BComm – Option and elective choices throughout the degree allow you to hone your knowledge and skills in the area of business that interests you most and therefore, enables you to develop the skills, knowledge and insights to make a positive difference in business and society and achieve your ambitions.

• Duration: 3 Years (4 with Internship)

• Start: September

Curriculum• In first year, you will learn about the foundations of business, how businesses work and their relationship

with society. You will be challenged to read, think, debate and work in teams. First year modules unique to the UCD BComm include running a virtual business in ‘Business Live’ and taking control of your progress in ‘Effective Learning and Development’.

• Semester 1• Inside Organisations• Data Analysis for Decision Makers• Effective Learning and Development• Business in Society• Foundations of Management Thought• Mathematics for Business• Semester 2• Financial Accounting 1• Principles of Macroeconomics• ICT in Business• Business Live• Business Law 1

• Horizons Elective Business and Social Enterprise (BMGT20160) eMarketing and Social Networking (MIS20040)

Curriculum• In second year you will deepen your understanding of the business environment and its

functions, ranging from Global Business, to People at Work, to Data Analytics and begin to choose business options to personalise your UCD BComm pathway. You have the opportunity to study abroad with our Exchange Programme, and to apply for an Internship with one of our national or international business partners.

• Management Accounting• Business Analytics• Global Operations & SCM• Business Economics• Global Business• Principles of Finance• People at Work• Financial Accounting 2• Marketing: Firms, Customers & Society• 2 X Horizons Electives International Trade Economics (ECON30160) Strategic Market Management (MKT30060

Curriculum• In final year, you integrate your UCD BComm experience, with

capstone modules in business strategy, entrepreneurship, management and personal development; while continuing to personalise your BComm pathway according to your interests and career goals through a large choice of module options.

• Business Strategy• New Venture Creation & Develop• Information Management• Contemporary Issues in Mgt&OB• Personal Development Portfolio• 2 X Horizon Modules• 5 X Business Options

Internships• Each year top performing students from the Bachelor of Commerce and

BSc Economics and Finance degree programmes are accepted onto our Internship Programme - a credited nine to twelve month paid internship in one of a range of Irish and multinational companies.

• The Internship Programme provides you with an opportunity to put theory and skills learned in the classroom into practice during your degree. Skills obtained from practical work experience are highly regarded by employers so this programme is of great benefit for future career prospects.

• During the Programme students will register for an on-line reflective module designed to enhance the learning opportunities available throughout the year. Assessment will be structured and successful completion of the internship and academic module will be noted on your official transcript.

Student Exchange

• BComm students that achieve an overall stage G.P.A of 3.00, or above, in their first year of study and who have completed 60 credits will be eligible to apply to study abroad for Semester Two of the second year of their study.

My Career and Future

• The BComm at UCD will provide you with the tools and techniques to succeed in a dynamic business environment.

• Alongside a progressive business education, employers value the transferrable skills that graduates from the BComm have acquired. Communication, negotiation, teamwork and time management skills are just some of the competencies gained from our course. We will challenge you with group work, case studies and business simulations so that when you graduate you will be adequately prepared and highly motivated to join the exciting world of business.

• The UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business • MBA or Marketing