J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

1. J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

2. Business Degrees at NUI Galway • B. Commerce • B. Commerce (International) • B. Commerce (Accounting) • B.Sc. Business Information Systems • B.Sc. Financial Maths & Economics • B.A. Public & Social Policy

3. Bachelor of Commerce – 3 year degree Broad Business Foundation Many Career Opportunities Innovative Teaching

5. Bachelor of Commerce Final Year - 5 streams (Specialisms) Economics Accounting Business Information Systems Management of Human Resources Marketing There is an option to do a language (Spanish or German) in first year and possibly continue it. We also have a new Chinese and Business module in final year. There is also the possibility of studying some Law modules

6. New for 2012/13 1st year “Learning Communities” 1st year Semesterisation. Skills to Succeed

7. Preparing Students for 3rd Level & for the Workplace

8. Innovation Creativity and Enterprise (ICE)2012 Mentors & Judges Bernadette Mullarkey Bane Mullarkey Angela Bane Bane Mullarkey David Morris Medtronic Jack Harty BOI Business Banking Eyre Sq. Norman Black JFC Manufacturing Ltd. John & Caroline O'Dea Crospon Ltd. Liam BluettBallybane Enterprise Centre MeadbhSeoigheUdaras ns Gaeltachta Neil Johnson Croi Pat McDonaghSupermacs JarlathO’DwyerSupermacs Paula Clarke Motivational Consultant PrionsiasKitt DHKN, Galway Rory CollColl & Co,Chartered Accountants Terry Fahy Yeats College John McArdleSogeti Ireland Michael O'KeaneConsultant Mary Clisham CIMA DervlaGeraghty Boston Scientific Brian Duffy CIMA, DFS & Co. Accountants & Business Advisors Clodagh Barry NUIG Technology Transfer Office Breda Fox Galway County & City Enterprise Board Frank LohanLohan Accounting, Business and Financial Services Paul Killoran Ex Ordo Cahal Mahon Accounting Matters Carol Brady Galway Chamber of Commerce Eoin McCambridge McCambridges of Galway David Kelly Ambient Age Tara Dalrymple Busy Lizzie Padraic Clarke Consultant Denis McCarthy CIMA Ireland

9. Recent Initiative Bachelor of Commerce (International Experience) B. Comm. & B. Comm. (Accounting) • Study abroad (one/two) semesters • Internship/placement (one semester) • Competitive basis - study through English at an international partner university in North America, Asia or Europe in 3rd year • Graduate after four years with a B. Comm. (International Experience) degree

10. Internship/Placement Partners – B Comm. and B Comm. (Accounting) Plus many more...

11. Study Abroad Destinations – a selection -B Comm. and B Comm. Accounting

12. B Comm. International Experience, Student Testimonial’s 2011/2012 College years are relatively short with little time to differentiate yourself aside from your grades. This opportunity makes you stand out from the crowd and looks impressive on your CV. It’s safe to say I’m a firm advocate of the B Comm. International experience - Charles Finnamore NUI Galway places an emphasis on helping us to gain a competitive advantage in today’s graduate market and having been lucky enough to spend a semester studying in Hong Kong at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology I believe I am well placed to do this – Aidan Mullan Overall, it was a great experience and I was delighted to take part in it. The highlights would involve the people I have met along the way, being able to gain experience in a big firm like Grant Thornton and experiencing another university away from home - Simon Weder During my time at the Marine Institute I gained a greater insight into the role of a communications department of a government agency and was afforded the opportunity to learn and take on key responsibilities for projects taking place at the time – Karol Cooke The past year was definitely an unforgettable year for me. I learned and experienced so many different things. I felt myself become more mature and confident. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is considering this programme – Zhao Zeping

13. B Comm. International (with European language) 4 year degree, with third year abroad Same 1st year as B Comm. + chosen language Languages (specified on CAO application) French German Spanish

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15. B Comm. Accounting • Degree in Demand • Industry Engagement • Maximum Accountancy Exemptions • Dynamic Career – 41% of graduate jobs in 2010 were in Accountancy and Finance (GradIreland) • Opportunity to avail of International Year – 1 Semester studying abroad and 1 Semester in a paid work placement • Opportunity to avail of Summer Internships with Accountancy Firms (as part of academic course work)

16. B Comm. Accounting 3 year degree Only Course in Ireland that has a requirement for Leaving Cert Accounting (HC1) 1st year: Same subjects as main B Comm., with small group teaching for a more advanced course in Accounting 2nd year: Skills for work life and specialisation in Accounting, Auditing, Assurance and Governance, Financial Management and advice and encouragement in seeking internships with accounting firms for the Summer after 2nd year 3rd year: Dedicated specialist courses in Advanced Financial Accounting, Strategic Management Accounting, Taxation. Also a range of optional business subjects

17. BSc inBusiness Information Systems (BIS) Interested in business coupled with an interest in technologies and how business can best leverage information? 4 year degree BIS focuses on business, business technologies and technology management in organisations Opportunity to study abroad in 2nd year Jan - June Paid placement opportunity in 3rd year Jan – June

18. BSc inBusiness Information Systems (BIS) This award is from the European Foundation for Management Development The BIS Degree meets the highest international standards. Received 5 year accreditation in 2011. This is the highest award EFMD can give a degree. BIS is one of only 8 programmes worldwide to achieve this level of standalone accreditation School Institute Name to go here

19. BSc Business Information Systems (BIS) • Highlights • EFMD Accreditation • Industry Engagement • Project Work • Placement • Mentoring • International • Study Abroad • World Class Facilities

20. Careers: Currently very strong demand for BIS graduates - Some Recent Employers

21. BSc in Financial Mathematics and Economics Flexible, challenging and rewarding 4-year degree • Excellent employment opportunities – students with knowledge of financial markets and quantitative techniques are in high demand in several sectors • Small class size – normally about 20 students per year • Broad, multidisciplinary programme – economics, mathematics, statistics, accounting and finance modules • Actuarial exemptions – recognised for several exemptions For more, check out www.fme.nuigalway.ie

22. BA in Public and Social Policy Interested in public and social policy issues such as health, crime, family, environment, housing, human rights, social inclusion and the economy? • The unique BA PSP programme considers all of these issues and more from three different perspectives: • Political Science and Sociology • Economics • Law • 3 year degree covering a range of interesting subjects • Pursue a career in public administration, industrial relations, journalism, social work, community work, management, development agencies, banking, business, research, international organisations and more

23. C.A.O Points 2012 • B Commerce 340 • B Comm. (French) 495 • B Comm. (German) 405 • B Comm. (Spanish) 410 • B Comm. (Accounting) 420 • B Sc Business Information Systems 370 • B Sc Financial Maths & Economics 430 • B A Public and Social Policy 300

24. Admission requirements - Business Degrees (generally) 6 subjects with 2 at higherC3 Irish, English, another language, Mathematics, 2 others No previous business subjects required (see exception below) No existing knowledge of technologies required for BIS Additional requirement for B Comm. International: For French (higher B3) For German (higherC3) For Spanish (higher C1 in any modern continental language) Higher C1 in Accounting required for B Comm. Accounting Higher C3 in Mathematics for BSc Financial Mathematics and Economics

25. International Study and Work Experience Opportunities

26. What are our specialisations?

27. Languages

28. 2 final year modules in Chinese for Business- Language & Culture available to B. Comm. and BIS

29. Our Graduates Karen Blake VP - Lead Finance Officer Global Commercial Card EMEA at American Express Paul Kenny Founder and CEO Cobone.com - Middle East & Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year PJ Browne Company Secretary & Head of Risk at ManageCo2 Software

30. Darragh Ormsby Global Travel Manager at Google Claire Meenehan Organisation Development Specialist at AerLingus Patrick Farrell Digital Marketing Executive at Jumeirah Beach Hotel

31. Jamie Leonard Circulation and Marketing Executive at The Irish Farmers Journal, Irish Country Magazine &The Irish Field Niamh Donoghue Product Executive New Generation Compact Cars at Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd Emma Feerick Economic Analyst at IBM

32. Sean McNelis Head of Financing Solutions Group - Asia-Pacific at HSBC Hong Kong KealanDonoghue Head of Device & Product Operations (Meteor, eMobile & eircom) at Eircom Sara Bourke Talent Advisor - Inhouse Recruiter at Intel Corporation

33. Connect with us: www.nuigalway.ie/cairnes J.E. School of Business & Economics, NUI Galway