B.Commerce (1BC1) First Year Orientation 2020/2021 - Dr Johanna Clancy BComm Director - NUI Galway
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B.Commerce (1BC1)
First Year
Orientation 2020/2021 Dr Johanna Clancy
BComm Director
J.E. Cairnes School of
Business & Economics
Leading, Innovating, Inspiring.
Our Values
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NUI Galway
Founded in
1845
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18,000
Students
99%
Graduate
Employability Rate
100+
Years of NUI Galway
Business Education
40+
Countries Represented
in our Student Body
250+
Work Placement
Partners
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
85+ - Leading, Innovating & Inspiring
International Partner
Universities
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
A blended on-campus and online experience
•Programmes will be delivered via a blend of online and on-campus
experience, in line with Public Health Guidelines
•Holistic on-campus university experience
•Where it is not possible for students to attend on-campus, you will not
be disadvantaged
•The University constantly updates its returning to campus alerts page;
for student FAQs please see www.nuigalway.ie/alert/studentfaqs/
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Things to remember:
• Use your NUI Galway email address
• Regularly check your NUI Galway email address
• All module content will be posted on Blackboard pages, specific to
each module; and all programme-related content will be posted on
your course instance Blackboard page
• http://www.allaboardhe.ie/Aspire/learn/content/index.html#/
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GY201/1BC1
Bachelor of Commerce Degree: First Year
• Lectures commence on Monday September 28th as per online timetables, at
http://www.nuigalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/cairnes/currentstudents/timetables/
• First Year Student Handbook at http://www.nuigalway.ie/business-public-policy-
law/cairnes/currentstudents/
• Semester One (12 weeks): 28th September -18th December
• No end-of-semester exams, but 100% continuous assessment throughout the semester.
• Semester Two (12 weeks):
• Term: 8th February – 2nd April; field trips 6th-9th April; term 12th April- 7th May; Study week 10th May
– 17th May; Exams 18th May – 4th June
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
B. Comm. Degree: First Year [60 Credits/ECTS]
Students are required to take six modules per semester
Compulsory Modules (50 ECTS)
Semester One (Sept - Dec) Semester Two (Feb – May)
Intro to Financial Accounting – 5ECTS Intro to Management Accounting – 5 ECTS
Principles of Microeconomics – 5 ECTS Principles of Macroeconomics - 5 ECTS
Business Information Systems – 5 ECTS Information Management for Business- 5 ECTS
Mathematics for Business – 5 ECTS Introductory Statistics for Business - 5 ECTS
Management and Enterprise – 5 ECTS Foundations of Marketing Thought - 5 ECTS
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Elective Modules (10 ECTS)
Skills for Success – a module focusing on university skills such as writing and presenting, planning,
research skills, etc. 100% continuous assessment Semester 1
and
Business Law I - important for Accounting Exemptions at the end of your degree Semester 2
OR
Spanish or German or Gaeilge or Chinese Semester 1 & Semester 2
• Beginners Level Available for Chinese. Beginners or Intermediate Level available in both Spanish
and German. No previous knowledge of these languages is necessary for the Beginners
module. Intermediate Level available in Gaeilge. (L.C. H4 min for admission to Advanced
language options)
• End of Year: you may be eligible for transfer to 2nd yr. of B. Comm. International or B. Comm le
Gaeilge (places are limited)
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
First Year Modules
Technical subjects:
Accounting; Economics; Maths & Statistics; B.I.S.
Descriptive subjects:
Marketing, Management, Business Law I
Skills for Success – a skills-based module
Language – Small classes (circa. 25 students)
All modules have continuous assessment / coursework (instead of end-of
semester exams)
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsLectures and Tutorials
• Attendance is expected and monitored
• Lectures – Concepts and Ideas, Tools and Techniques
• Tutorials / Workshops – apply tools and techniques, ask
questions
• Self-Study – readings, practice, application, digital exercises
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Galway - City of Tribes
• https://vimeo.com/436870939
25/09/2020Tribes & Learning Communities
You will be assigned to a specific Galway Tribe (up to 50 students),
and sub-divided into Learning Communities (up to 25 students)
Online Lectures – may have 250+ students in attendance. Held and posted on
Blackboard.
Tutorials / Workshops – small classes, fewer than 50 in number
Tribes and Learning Communities – tutorials / workshops with the same group of
students for each module, where students come together, engage and learn together
Online lectures (begin in Week 1) and on-campus tutorials / workshops (begin in Weeks
2-3; further information from module lecturer). Both are compulsory. Language
modules on-campus may begin on week 1 – further information from language
lecturer
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsTimetables and blended delivery (semester 1)
• The existing published timetable with timeslots indicates when online
lectures take place.
• These timeslots will also cater for tribes and learning communities,
which will be delivered on-campus on a rotational basis.
• Students will receive specific guidelines from the School Office and
individual lecturers regarding when you will be scheduled for on-
campus module delivery
• It is extremely important that you regularly check email for updates.
25/09/2020PARTNERSHIP
Preparing Students For The Workplace
• Skills for Success
• Skills for Business
• Innovation, Creativity & Enterprise
25/09/2020Welcome Message from PwC
Partners on the NUI Galway B Comm Skills modules
25/09/2020Preparing Students for 3rd Level & for the Workplace
Enterprise Ireland National Competition:
NUI Galway 2017 national winners for
“Coachbook”
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsPeer Assisted Learning (PAL)
• Part of the Skills for Success Module; on Wednesday
evenings
• Second Years pass on the benefit of their experience
and help you work together
• Incorporates the “Resilience” programme
• More information to follow from your Skills for Success
lecturer, Mr Michael Campion.
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsSkills 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
• Career Development Centre: http://www.nuigalway.ie/career-development-centre/
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsMA119 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 & EconomicsOpportunities – 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
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsGlobal Experience
139 Countries
Represented in our
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Student BodyOpportunity 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 or study abroad for a full academic year
(limited availability; study is through English)
• Tuition is paid to NUI Galway. You pay for accommodation, travel and
subsistence.
• 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 & Economics250+ Work Placement Partners Erika Feerick
- HR Intern, The Shelbourne Hotel
"The work placement provided me with an incredible
amount of confidence and drive to enhance my career”
Currently a HR Executive at Ryanair
Liam Ryan
Chief Executive – SAP
"We are trying to invest in students for the
long run"
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsOur University Partners Include…
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsFinal year streams
25/09/2020Importance 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 & EconomicsProgression to Second Year
• Must pass ALL modules in First Year to progress to second year
• Pass = 40% in all modules
• No capping (where max mark is 40%) of repeat sittings, in first
year.
• There is a compensation provision
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsProgression: Compensation provision
The Pass standard is 40% in each module.
However, a student with marks less than 40% in one or more modules may
“compensate” and 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.
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsExaminations and Honours
• H1 70% on the aggregate
• H2.1 60% on the aggregate
• H2.2 50% on the aggregate
• Pass 40% on the aggregate
First Year Examinations:
There are no end-of-semester exams in first semester; but there will be 100%
continuous assessment for semester 1. There are exams (and continuous
assessment) in Semester II.
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 & EconomicsAutumn (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.
• You must pass First Year to progress to second year
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsModule Registration
•Students must register online and select optional modules by deadline of
14th October
www.nuigalway.ie/reg
•YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CHANGE YOUR MIND AFTER THIS
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsWhat is required for success?
• Ability and aptitude
• Interest and enthusiasm
• Dedication, engagement and hard work
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsClass Representatives
The Students Union (SU) organise elections for class reps.
For more information, contact the SU office (studentsunion@nuigalway.ie )
There will be a meeting of programme director and class reps in the middle of
both semesters
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Meet Our Meet our President of NUI Galway
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NUI Galway COVID Animations
BComm Director School Office Student Advisor
Dr. Johanna Clancy Tel: 091-492612 Teresa Lydon
johanna.clancy@nuigalway.ie business@nuigalway.ie businessstudentadvisor@nui
galway.ie
(If you wish to meet – send
an e-mail to make an
appointment)
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsOnline Orientation
Thursday
PRIZES
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http://www.nuigalway.ie/cairnes
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsLanguages as an Option
• German, Spanish – available at Beginners and Advanced/Intermediate
Level
• Chinese - available at Beginners Level
• Gaeilge – available at Advanced/Intermediate Level (L.C. min. H4)
• Continue a language you have already studied or take up a new one
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