BComm (International Experience) Advisory Session February 2013

1. BComm (International Experience) Advisory Session February 2013 Ann Torres, Eilis O’Regan, Ger Turley & Angela Teahan| February 2013 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

2. International Study and Placements • Competitive and challenging, different and very rewarding • When you travel to study at a university in another country or go to work as an intern in a placement in a business environment in Ireland, you will act as an ambassador for the Bachelor of Commerce programme, the School of Business and Economics, the National University of Ireland, Galway and for your country.

3. BComm (International Experience) degree The BComm International Experience is a four year degree where the additional year offers two alternative models, • Model 1 • Study abroad for the academic year (both semester one and semester two) at one of our partner universities (see list) or • Model 2 • A placement in one of the final year commerce specialisms (in accounting, HR, Economics, marketing, or business information systems) for semester one, and • Pursue international study in the USA, Hong Kong or Europe in semester two at one of our partner universities (see list).

4. Global Learning Opportunity • Internationalisation is now a key priority for the School of Business & Economics • B. Comm. International Experience • Study abroad • Possible to combine with work placement/internship • Other International Business Study Opportunities • Summer School Programmes in other countries • (Watch out for information on these). • Important opportunity to gain a competitive edge • Your chance to be involved!

5. International Study - our policy and practice • Where possible we endeavour to send a minimum of two students to the same international study destination so that they can support each other • We try to send no more than three commerce students to the same destination, to encourage you to interface more with local and other international students and to get the most from the cultural experience

6. International Study – choice of courses to take and study abroad • Study business courses through English in one of our partner academic institutions • This is an additional year of study so there are no prescribed or required courses that you must take • Choose an area of interest to you • We advise you to choose courses that are of interest to you but make sure not to take courses that will be part of your final year specialism when you return to NUI Galway to complete your degree studies • Choose courses that might attract many international students such as Global marketing, Global employee relations, Global IT strategies….. Part of the experience is gaining insights into how students from other cultures think, work, and approach the solving of problems/case studies - This is the critical learning that you will take with you for your working life • You must have your list of courses approved by us at the Business School

7. Opportunity to Study Abroad BIS & B. Comm. • University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA • Lehigh University College of Business & Economics, Bethlehem, PA, USA • Kogod School of Business, American University, Washington DC, USA • Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, USA • Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA • University of Hertfordshire, England (new)

8. Opportunity to Study Abroad B. Comm. • Hong Kong University of Science and Technology • Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA • Uppsala Universitet, Sweden • University of Groningen, Faculty of Economics and Business, Netherlands • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium • University of Applied Sciences, Steyr, Austria (Summer School)

9. Opportunity to Study Abroad B. Comm. Accounting & B. Comm. • SUNY (State University New York), Albany, NY, USA • Canisius College, Buffalo, New York, USA • Concordia College, Minnesota, USA (new) • ESC Dijon, Burgondy, France (new) • EBS Business School, Rheingau, Wiesbaden, Germany (new)

10. International Study – Fees and Funding • Fees: the normal university registration fee is payable • There is a tuition waiver with our partner host institutions abroad; i.e. No tuition is payable abroad. • For studying in Europe, there has been and it is expected there will continue to be some payment to support international study under the Erasmus Programme.

11. International Study Funding for international study in the USA or Kong Hong. Students who are eligible for grant support for third level education will continue to receive those grants. The NUI Galway Fees Office will help facilitate you in the processing of grant payments where the student is abroad and cannot sign for the grant if you made contact with them once you have been accepted for transfer to the four year B. Comm. (International Experience) Degree Programme J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

12. Other Opportunity to Study Abroad - Business Summer School 2013in University of Applied Sciences in Steyr, Austria • Three week summer school (5-6 places available for NUI Galway, Second Year Commerce Students). • July 2013 • Two streams – Global Sales and Marketing or Supply Chain Management and Logistics. • No Tuition payable • Accommodation is guaranteed and arranged by the International Office • Strong Erasmus Student Network – trips and social events • Over 100 visiting international exchange students. • A wonderful opportunity to study abroad for a short time if you decide not to take to transfer to the B. Comm. (International Experience) Degree

13. Application Process – Business Summer School 2013University of Applied Sciences in Steyr, Austria • This differs from applications for transfer to the B. Comm. (International Experience) Degree • Closing Date is 15 February 2013 and details are online • For further information please see: www.fh-ooe.at/campus-steyr

14. Placement Opportunities • Students apply for a place as an intern in accounting, marketing, human resource management, business information systems, economics or related area • Some interns are paid, but others are unpaid • This is an opportunity for you to work in the area that you are thinking of specialising in, in your final year, to see if you really like this type of work • It gives you an opportunity to develop and expand your skills • It is a resume building opportunity to differentiate yourself in a competitive graduate market place

15. Placement Opportunities – Host Companies J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

16. Placement Opportunities – Host Companies J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

17. Application process for Placement Opportunities Acceptance of offers: 23rd March 2103 (as per slide 21). Placement opportunities will then be circulated as they become available. Indicate expression of interest and send on CV/application form. Applications/CVs forwarded to employers. Employers shortlist for interview. Attend for interview. If offered the placement position, you are required to accept. J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

18. Assessment – Work Placement Work place learning journal during work placement Attend a debriefing session towards the end of your placement. Complete an evaluation form. J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

19. Progression - to Final Year of your Commerce Degree • Study abroad: student will take a required number of modules (pass/fail) • Modules will be agreed with the Business School in advance of study • To progress to the final year of commerce you must successfully completed all modules studied abroad • For those opting for the internship/study abroad model, in addition to passing modules that you study abroad you will be required to successfully complete your internship • You will be required to maintain and to submit an internship log to the student placement officer and to meet any requirements of the internship programme

20. BComm (International Experience) - Eligibility • Students require a minimum average of 55% in their first year commerce and second year semester one commerce examination results to apply. • Students must pass all modules on first attempt in second year commerce. • The 55% average must be maintained throughout second year

21. BComm (International Experience) Application Process • To transfer to the four year B. Comm. (International Experience) Degree, student must apply by the 22nd February. Application form is available from: http://www.nuigalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/cairnes/currentstudents/secondyear/ • Applications will be reviewed and a short listed • Eligible candidates will be interviewed to assess their suitability for internship and international study. Interviews will take place 4 – 8th March. • Provisional offers to transfer to the B. Comm. (International Experience) Degree will be made 11 – 16th March, acceptance due by the 23rd March. This will be conditional on your 2nd semester results. • Those who apply and are accepted for the internship/international study model will also need to make themselves available for interviews to secure an internship place.

22. In summary, dates and contact details Application form online, on School website Deadline is 22 Feb, to raphael.mcloughlin@nuigalway.ie Interviews 4 – 8 March 2013 Acceptance 23 March 2013 Discuss with the B. Comm. International Experience team (Ger Turley, Angela Teahan& Eilis O’Regan) gerard.turley@nuigalway.ie eilis.oregan@nuigalway.ie angela.teahan@nuigalway.ie

23. Any Questions? J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics