Bachelor of Commerce

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) degree program at University College Cork (UCC) is a four-year, employment-led program designed for motivated students aspiring to make a significant impact in the business world. The program offers a comprehensive range of five thematic majors in Year 4, including Banking and Financial Markets, Human Resources and Leadership, and Marketing and Consumer Understanding. Students benefit from experienced faculty, opportunities to engage with businesses, and the option to participate in the Study Abroad Programme. Graduates have a wide range of career options in fields such as banking, finance, human resource management, marketing, and business consulting.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) degree program at University College Cork (UCC) is the leading undergraduate business degree in Ireland. It is designed for motivated students who aspire to make a significant impact in the business world. This innovative program offers a comprehensive range of five employment-led thematic majors in Year 4:

• Banking and Financial Markets
• Human Resources and Leadership
• Business Development and Consultancy
• Marketing and Consumer Understanding
• Operations and Supply Chains
The four-year program aims to equip students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary for success in the business job market. Students benefit from experienced faculty, opportunities to engage with businesses, real-world workplace scenarios, and the option to participate in the Study Abroad Programme.

Outline:

The BComm program is structured across four years, with a focus on introducing students to various business areas in the first three years.

Year 1 (all 5 credits):

• AC1100 Introduction to Accounting
• BU1000 Developing Critical Thinking Skills
• EC1207 Principles of the Micro Economy
• EC1208 Principles of the Macro Economy
• FE1101 Introduction to Food Business and Development
• IS1105 Business Information Systems
• LW1108 Introduction to the Legal System
• LW1109 Introduction to Business Law
• MG1000 Foundations of Management and Organisational Behaviour
• MG1002 Foundations of Marketing
• ST1023 Introduction to Business Statistics

Year 2:

• Compulsory modules: Introduction to Management Accounting; Intermediate Management Accounting; Placement Skills and Professional Practice; Economics of Managerial Decision Making; Economics - Production and Costs; IS Analysis and Design for Business; People and Organisation; International Business; Enterprise Planning and Processes; Business Ethics.
• Elective modules: Sustainability in Modern Businesses; Global Food Policy; International Politics; European Government and Politics; Commercial Law; Introductory Mathematics for Business; Consumer Behaviour and Sustainable Consumption; Methods of Business Statistics.

Year 3:

• Students choose one of the following options:
• Study at an approved university abroad for semester 1, return to UCC for semester 2, then complete either a 6-month work placement or a research project.
• Study in UCC for semesters 1 and 2, then complete either a 6-month work placement or a research project.
• Students gain an intermediate knowledge of possible thematic majors available in Year 4.
• Core modules are taken, and students select a range of minor subjects from the following areas: Accounting, Business Economics; Food Business & Development; Law; Management; Marketing, Maths, Statistics.

Year 4:

• Students take 40 credits from their selected thematic major, including:
• Banking and Financial Markets
• Human Resources and Leadership
• Business, Development, and Consultancy
• Markets and Consumer Understanding
• Operations and Supply Chains
• Students take 20 credits from a range of minors including Accounting, Business Economics; Food Business & Development; Government; Law; Management; Marketing, Maths, and Statistics.

Teaching:

• Teaching and academic guidance are provided by experienced staff.
• Students have opportunities to interact with businesses and learn in real workplace scenarios.
• The program utilizes blended teaching and learning approaches.
• Classes often include guest speakers.

Careers:

• BComm graduates have a wide range of career options, including:
• Banking
• Finance
• Human resource management
• Insurance
• Marketing
• Retail
• Advertising
• Tourism
• Teaching
• Taxation
• Project management
• Manufacturing
• Business consulting
• Financial analysis
• Investment banking
• General management

Other:

• The program is developed and delivered in conjunction with industry.
• Students develop key professional, practical skills applicable to their first job.
• The program focuses on enhancing analytical skills and personal development.
• Students have the opportunity to participate in a paid business internship in Year 3.
• The program offers a Study Abroad Programme.
• The program emphasizes the development of teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.
• The program facilitates holistic student development.

The State will pay the tuition fees for EU students who are eligible under the Free Fees Scheme.