Top 1% First Year Commerce Orientation 2019/2020 Dr Johanna Clancy J.E. Cairnes School of BComm Director Business & Economics NUI Galway Leading, Innovating, Inspiring .
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GY201/1BC1 Bachelor of Commerce Degree: First Year • Lectures commence on Monday September 9 th as per online timetables, at www.nuigalway.ie/commerce • Semester One (12 weeks): 9 th September -1 st December • Study Week beginning 4 th December with Examinations 11 – 22 nd December. At least 5 exams, with the possibility of more than one exam on one day. • Semester Two (12 weeks): Begins 13 th January J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
B. Comm. Degree: First Year [60 Credits/ECTS] 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 3. Business Information Systems & Management (MS) 5 + 5 ECTS 4. Mathematics & Statistics for Business (MA/ST) 5 + 5 ECTS 5. Management / Marketing (MG/MK) 5 + 5 ECTS 6. Skills for Success + Business Law I or Spanish 5 + 5 or 10 ECTS or German or Gaeilge Total: 60 ECTS
B. Comm. Degree: Compulsory Modules Semester One (Sept - Dec) Semester Two (Jan – Apr/May) Intro to Financial Accounting Intro to Management Accounting Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics Business Information Systems Information Management for Business Mathematics for Business Introductory Statistics for Business Management and Enterprise Foundations of Marketing Thought J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
B. Comm. Degree: Optional Modules Skills for Success – 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 degree Or Spanish or German or Gaeilge • Available as an alternative to Skills for Success + Business Law I • Beginners or Advanced Level available in both Spanish and German. No previous knowledge of these languages is necessary for the Beginners module. • End of Year: you may be eligible for transfer to 2 nd yr. of B. Comm. International or B. Comm le Gaeilge (places are limited) J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
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 for Success – a skills-based module, with 100% continuous assessment/coursework Language – Small classes (circa. 25 students) J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
MA119 Maths for Business Every student must buy the textbook: • “Maths for Business”, available in the University Bookshop. • Price: about € 53. • There is support if you cannot afford this – speak to the lecturer. • With the book, you will get access to MyMathLab , an online resource that supplements the lectures and enhances your learning experience. MyMathLab is also used for assessment. J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
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 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Tutorials / Learning Communities Lectures – have 250+ students in attendance Tutorials – small classes, fewer than 50 in number In first year we call our tutorials Learning Communities 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 1-3). There will be two separate timetables. Both are compulsory. J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Preparing Students for 3 rd Level & for the Workplace J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) • Part of the Skills for Success Module, on Wed evenings • Second Years pass on the benefit of their experience and help you work together • More from your Skills lecturer J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Skills and Personal Development • Information Solutions and Services : computer services advice available: http://www.nuigalway.ie/information-solutions-and-services • Academic Skills Hub : at www.nuigalway.ie/academicskills • 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/ • Clubs & Societies : http://www.socs.nuigalway.ie & http://www.sports.nuigalway.ie • Volunteering and our 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 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Opportunities – open to you as you progress • Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Leadership Roles and Training (second year) • Work Placement Opportunities • Study Abroad Possibilities - after second year • B. Comm. Global Experience • Summer Schools in Europe • Tuition is paid to NUI Galway. You pay for accommodation, travel and subsistence. • Availability is limited, the selection process is based on ACADEMIC merit J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Opportunity to transfer to the B.Comm. (Global Experience) Degree • Opportunity to apply to transfer to the B.Comm. (Global Experience). Information session later this semester. • Study abroad and/or work placement • Competitive entry. • The selection process is based on academic merit in first year. There may be interview and personal statement. • Student’s personal development and attempts to broaden their interests and improve their skills may also be taken into consideration. J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
B. Comm. (Global Experience) Degree • Internships have included • Fáilte Ireland, Boston Scientific, Brothers of Charity, NUI Galway, Medtronic, Kenny’s Bookstore, Marine Institute, Creganna, Connacht Tribune, Alkermes, Accenture, GDSI, ESB, Simon Community, DHKN, Grant Thornton, PwC, Rooney Auctioneers, UCHG, Shelbourne Hotel, Zurich, Abbott, Aviva, etc. • Study Abroad – Europe, USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Australia J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Importance of First Year • Skills Development • Personal Growth • Second Year Opportunities – based on first year results • Third Year Interviews - first and second year results J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Progression to Second Year • Must pass ALL modules in First Year to progress to second year • No capping (max mark is 40%) of repeats, in first year. • Pass = 40% in all modules • There is a compensation provision J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
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% - No mark is below 35% - Not more than 15 ECTS have marks in range 35 – 39% Note: 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 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Examinations and Honours Honours • H1 70% on the aggregate • H2.1 60% on the aggregate • H2.2 50% on the aggregate 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. All medical certs should be submitted to the School Office, AND at the time of the student’s illness. J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
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 First Year to progress to second year J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Module Registration • Students must register online by 16 th September www.nuigalway.ie/reg • Change optional modules – deadline is 23 rd September • Semester II - TBA (mid to late January) • YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CHANGE YOUR MIND AFTER THIS J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
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