About Commerce (International) with Irish, BComm International - at University College Cork (UCC)

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 Bunstaidar ar Theanga agus ar Chultr 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; sid agus Cruinneas na Gaeilge

Electives

Filíocht na hOcht hAoise Dag; Prós na Seacht hAoise Dag; Lann agus Lmhscríbhinní na Gaeilge; Logainmníocht na Gaeilge; Dialann na Gaeilge; Cinelacha Scalaíochta: An Litriocht Bhil agus an Gearrscal Liteartha; Fograíocht 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

sid agus Cruinneas na Gaeilge

Electives

Litriocht na Gaeltachta i gCige Mumhan: Filíochtna SeachthAoise Dag; Nua-fhilíocht na Gaeilge; Scalaíocht na Nua-Ghaeilge; An trscal sa Ghaeilge; Filíocht na Nua-Ghaeilge Luaithe; Lamh agus Litri 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

Mirad Ní Loingsigh

Course Co-ordinator

T: +353 (0)21 490 2607

E:m.niloingsigh@ucc.ie

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Entry requirements for this course

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