Ireland
University College Cork (UCC)| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BComm International | Full-time | 4 years | September | EU 3000 | EUR 3000 |
Overview
Combining business subjects with the study of the Irish language, literature and culture, this degree equips you with the skills and knowledge to work in a fast-changing global business environment.
The BComm (International) with Irish provides you with an opportunity to not only learn about the dynamics of the relationship between business and language/culture, but also to learn practical skills for the work environment which enhance your academic development.
Year 3 of the course is spent either on work placement in a company in Ireland or studying in Scotland.
Course Details
Year 1 Modules:
AC1102 Financial Accounting (5 credits);
EC1202Business Economics I (5 credits);
GV1102Introduction to Government and Politics (5 credits);
IS1105Business Information Systems (5 credits);
LW1108Introduction to the Legal System (5 credits);
LW1109Introduction to Business Law (5 credits);
MA1100Introductory Mathematics for Business I (5 credits);
MG1003Introduction to Marketing (5 credits);
MG1004Introduction to Management and Organisation (5 credits);
GA1003 Bunstaidéar ar Theanga agus ar Chultúr na Gaeilge (15 credits)
Year 2 Modules:
Core
Introduction to Management Accounting; Business Economics; Principles of Food Marketing; European Government and Politics; Management Information Systems; International Management and Organisation; Introduction to Business Statistics; Úsáid agus Cruinneas na Gaeilge
Electives
FilÃocht na hOchtú hAoise Déag; Prós na Seachtú hAoise Déag; Léann agus LámhscrÃbhinnà na Gaeilge; LogainmnÃocht na Gaeilge; Dialann na Gaeilge; Cineálacha ScéalaÃochta: An Litriocht Bhéil agus an Gearrscéal Liteartha; FograÃocht na Gaeilge; An Ghaeltacht
Year 3 Modules:
Students who go on placement will complete a work placement journal and written assignments in Irish and English and will give an oral presentation. Students who spend the year studying in Scotland will complete modules in their chosen university.
Year 4 Modules:
Core
Úsáid agus Cruinneas na Gaeilge
Electives
Litriocht na Gaeltachta i gCúige Mumhan: FilÃochtna SeachtúhAoise Déag; Nua-fhilÃocht na Gaeilge; ScéalaÃocht na Nua-Ghaeilge; An tÚrscéal sa Ghaeilge; FilÃocht na Nua-Ghaeilge Luaithe; Léamh agus Litriú na Gaeilge; Litreacha na Gaeilge; Tionscnamh Taighde
plusmodules to be taken from one of the following groups: Accounting, Finance and Information Systems; Food Business and Development; Business Economics; Management and Marketing; Government; Mathematics and Statistics; Law
See the College Calendar for more detailed information on the programme and the Book of Modulesfor a more detailed description of programme modules.
Fact File
Course Code: CK209
Course Title: Commerce (International) with Irish
College: Business and Law
Duration: 4 years
Teaching Mode: Full-time
Qualifications: BComm International
NFQ Level: Level 8
Costs: Full-time EU/EEA/Swiss State undergraduate students may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The State will pay the tuition fees for students who satisfy the Free Fees Criteria. In 2016/17 the Student Contribution Charge will be EUR 3,000 and the Capitation Fee will be EUR 165.
2017 Entry Requirements: H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, Mathematics and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. Special Entry Requirement: H3 in Irish.
Entry Points: 2015: 495. Points may vary from year to year.
Course Practicalities
Students will be required to attend lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes as prescribed for the language and business modules takes.
You will be required to attend one weekend course in a Gaeltacht area in Year 2. All of Year 3 is spent either on work placement in a company in Ireland or studying in a university in Scotland.
Students who complete their work placement in certain companies where the Irish language requirement is not catered for may be required to spend an additional period on an approved course in a Gaeltacht area.
Assessment
Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment
Irish language modules are assessed by means of end-of-semester written examinations, oral examinations and continuous assessment of coursework.Irish subjects are taught and examined through the medium of Irish.
Business modules are assessed by means of end-of-semester written examinations and continuous assessment of coursework. Business subjects are studied and examined through the medium of English.
The Year 3 work placement is assessed by means ofattendance record, oral presentation and written assignments.
Application Procedure
EU applicants: Application to Year 1 of the degree programme is made directly through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Applicants should apply online at www.cao.ie. The normal closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1st February of the year of entry.
Non-EU Applicants.
Mature Applicants: Application is made through the CAO and the closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 1st February of the year of proposed entry.
Further Contact Information
Máiréad Nà Loingsigh
Course Co-ordinator
T: +353 (0)21 490 2607
2017 Entry Requirements: H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate from Irish, English, another language, Mathematics and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. Special Entry Requirement: H3 in Irish.
Entry Points: 2015: 495. Points may vary from year to year.
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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