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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 Year

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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

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

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  • Lectures commence on Monday September 8th as per timetables
  • Semester One (12 weeks): Teaching ends Friday 28th November

Semester 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 t Students are required to take six modules per semester:

1. Introduction to Accounting (AY) 5 + 5 ECTS 2 Principles of Economics (EC) 5 + 5 ECTS 2. 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 h 6. Skills to Succeed + Business Law I or Spanish 5 + 5 or 10 ECTS

  • r German or Italian

Total: 60 ECTS

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Total: 60 ECTS

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  • 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 Management Business Information Systems Mathematics for Business Introduction to Management Business Information Management Statistics for Business Introduction to Marketing Introduction to Management Introduction to Marketing

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  • B. Comm. Degree: Optional Modules

Skills to Succeed – a module focusing on university skills such as writing and Skills to Succeed a module focusing on university 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 Business Law I ‐ important for Accounting Exemptions at the end of your degree Or Spanish or German or Italian Spanish 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 i 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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International (places are limited)

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Preparing Students for 3rd Level & for the Workplace

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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

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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 Language – Small classes (circa. 25 students) Your attendance and engagement is required from Week 1 through to Week 12

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Tutorials, Skills to Succeed and Learning Communities

Lectures – have 250 plus students in attendance T t i l ll l f th 50 i b Tutorials – 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 li 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 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‐ 3) There will be two separate timetables Both are compulsory

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

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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
  • Second Years pass on the benefit of their experience

and help you work together p y g

  • More from Michael Campion

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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/essay

Academic 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

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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 subsistence 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 Global 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 degree
  • B. 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

  • ffering additional places in the next cycle.

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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: Spring of 2nd year

  • year. 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 i NUI 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

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Importance of First Year

Skill D l

  • Skills Development
  • 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
  • Pass = 40% in all modules
  • There is a compensation provision

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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 ith 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 cannot repeat a module you have passed

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Examinations and Honours

Honours Honours

  • H1

70% on the aggregate

  • H2.1 60% on the aggregate

H2.1 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.

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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
  • 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 BC years from the date of entering the BComm programme. M t Fi t Y t t d

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  • Must pass First Year to progress to second year
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Module Registration Module Registration

Registration is online, and is open Students must register online by 30th September 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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What is required for success?

  • Ability and aptitude

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  • Interest and enth siasm
  • Interest and enthusiasm
  • Dedication, engagement and hard work

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Languages as an Option g g p

  • German, Spanish – available at Beginners and

Advanced/Intermediate Level

  • Italian – beginners, only
  • Continue a language you have already studied or take up a new
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  • Why?

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  • Why?
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IBEC Press Release

  • ‘The business arguments to support improved language skills are
  • bvious. The Irish market for goods and services is extremely small and

companies must look further afield for new customers and clients. Irish p 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 y pp y g g g enhance the attractiveness of Ireland for foreign multi‐nationals wishing to establish such activities.’

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Informal meetings

GERMAN: MON 8th September 5 00 pm in AM 205 GERMAN: MON 8 September, 5.00 pm in AM 205 (first floor, Arts Millennium building)

  • Ms. Doris Devilly, Arts Millennium Building 318

doris.devilly@nuigalway.ie y@ g y SPANISH: 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‐vegas@nuigalway.ie First Year Tutor and Coordinator (Spanish): Dr. Pilar Alderete, Arts Millennium Building 342 pilar alderete@nuigalway ie Arts Millennium Building 342 pilar.alderete@nuigalway.ie ITALIAN: 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

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laura.mcloughlin@nuigalway.ie

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Class Representatives

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

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b 10th September. Tel: (091) 492612 mairead.mckeon@nuigalway.ie Room 355, Top Floor, Cairnes Building.

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(Interim) B.Comm. Programme Director

  • Dr. Gerard Turley

Room 205, first floor St. Anthony’s (old part of Cairnes Building) Tel: 091‐493095 gerard.turley@nuigalway.ie (If you wish to meet – send me an e‐mail to make an ( f y appointment)

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School Office

If you have any queries please contact the School Office, located

  • n the top floor, Cairnes Building.

Details as follows: Mairead McKeon Room 355, Top Floor, Cairnes Building Tel: 091‐492612 Email: mairead.mckeon@nuigalway.ie

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Finally from me Finally, 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 Any Questions?

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Any Questions?