1. J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics1

2. 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

3. Bachelor of Commerce – 3 year degree
Broad Business Foundation
Many Career Opportunities
Innovative Teaching

5. 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
Economics
wWhy and how people make choices about the allocation and use of scarce resources
Accounting
how to prepare, present and interpret useful financial and management information for decision makers
wide range of exemptions from professional accounting exams
Management Information Systems
using and leveraging technology in organisations
Management of Human Resources
people at work strategies – policies and practices that enable people to give their best at work while achieving satisfaction in their working lives
Marketing
generating sales by researching actual and potential markets and developing marketing strategies to win and retain loyal customers

6. New for 2012/13 1st year “Learning Communities”
1st year Semesterisation.
Skills to Succeed

7. Preparing Students for 3rd Level & for the Workplace

8. 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 Croi
Pat McDonagh Supermacs
Jarlath O’Dwyer Supermacs
Paula Clarke Motivational Consultant
Prionsias Kitt DHKN, Galway
Rory Coll Coll & Co,Chartered Accountants
Terry Fahy Yeats College
John McArdle Sogeti Ireland
Michael O'Keane Consultant
Mary Clisham CIMA
Dervla Geraghty Boston Scientific
Brian Duffy CIMA, DFS & Co. Accountants & Business Advisors
Clodagh Barry NUIG Technology Transfer Office
Breda Fox Galway County & City Enterprise Board
Frank Lohan Lohan Accounting, Business and Financial Services
Paul Killoran Ex Ordo
Cahal Mahon Accounting Matters
Carol Brady Galway Chamber of Commerce
Eoin McCambridge McCambridges of Galway
David Kelly Ambient Age
Tara Dalrymple Busy Lizzie
Padraic Clarke Consultant
Denis McCarthy CIMA Ireland
From this year ICE is available to
B COmm
B Comm (Accounting)
B Comm (International)
BIS

9. Recent Initiative Bachelor of Commerce (International Experience)
B. Comm. & B. Comm. (Accounting)
Study abroad (one/two) semesters
Internship/placement (one semester)
Competitive basis - study through English at an international partner university in North America, Asia or Europe in 3rd year
Graduate after four years with a B. Comm. (International Experience) degree

10. Internship/Placement Partners – B Comm. and B Comm. (Accounting)
Plus many more...

11. Study Abroad Destinations – a selection -B Comm. and B Comm. Accounting

12. 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

13. 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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15. 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)

16. B Comm. Accounting 3 year degree
Only Course in Ireland that has a requirement for Leaving Cert Accounting (HC1)
1st year: Same subjects as main B Comm., with small group teaching for a more advanced course in Accounting
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
3rd year: Dedicated specialist courses in Advanced Financial Accounting, Strategic Management Accounting, Taxation. Also a range of optional business subjects
Major Points to get across are
1. Programme that has been specifically designed for students who wish to pursue a career in accounting.
2. Only degree in the country with leaving certificate accounting as an entry requirement (need a minimum of a HC1 in LC accounting). Students move to a more advanced and intensive study of accounting immediately in 1st year as we can assume the basics have been covered at leaving cert.
3. Career opportunities are excellent despite current economic conditions. According to GradIreland in % of graduate jobs where in accounting and finance
4. Significant exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies – this will fast track your accounting career. We hope to gain additional exemptions from the various professional bodies for the programme. The more extensive coverage of accounting subjects during the programme will put graduates in a good position to succeed in further professional exams.

17. 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

18. 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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19. BSc Business Information Systems (BIS)
Highlights
EFMD Accreditation
Industry Engagement
Project Work
Placement
Mentoring
International
Study Abroad
World Class Facilities
EFMD = European Foundation for Management Development
World Class Facilities available to students
This is the “Collaborative Learning Facility ” with MacBook Pros and Smart Boards (Which have an in built touch screen facility on the wall!)

20. Careers: Currently very strong demand for BIS graduates - Some Recent Employers

21. 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
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22. 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 22

23. C.A.O Points 2012 B Commerce 340 B Comm. (French) 495
B Comm. (German) 405
B Comm. (Spanish) 410
B Comm. (Accounting)
B Sc Business Information Systems 370
B Sc Financial Maths & Economics 430
B A Public and Social Policy 300

24. 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
Bring to there attention the new requirement for B Comm Accounting

25. International Study and Work Experience Opportunities
B Comm.
1 Semester (3rd yr) Optional
B Comm. (Accounting)
Summer Internship (2nd yr)
B Comm. (International)
1 year
BSc BIS
1 Semester (2nd yr) Optional
1 Semester (3rd yr)

26. What are our specialisations?
B Comm.
B. Comm. (Int.)
B. Comm. (Acc)
BSc BIS BA
BSc Fin Maths &Econ
BA Pub & Soc Pol
Accounting X
Business Information Systems
Economics
Management
Marketing

27. Languages B Comm. (Int.) B. Comm. (Acc) BSc BIS X B Comm. French
German
Spanish
Chinese

28. available to B. Comm. and BIS
2 final year modules in Chinese for Business- Language & Culture
available to B. Comm. and BIS

29. 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

30. Darragh Ormsby
Global Travel Manager at Google
Claire Meenehan
Organisation Development Specialist at Aer Lingus
Patrick Farrell
Digital Marketing Executive at Jumeirah Beach Hotel

31. 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

32. 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

33. Connect with us: www.nuigalway.ie/cairnes
J.E. School of Business & Economics, NUI Galway