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J.E. Cairnes School ofBusiness & Economics

B.Comm.Accounting

A Guide for First Year Students

College of Business, Public Policy and LawJ.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

NUI Galway,University Road,Galway, Ireland

T +353 91 493 617F +353 91 494 [email protected]

www.nuigalway.ie/commerce

College of Business,Public Policy and Law

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National University of Ireland, Galway 1

School of Business and Economics

B. Comm. (Accounting)

Student Guide

2013 – 2014

Scoil Ghnó agus Eacnamaíochta

Treoir do Mhic Léinn

2013 – 2014

2 School of Business and Economics


STUDENT GUIDEFirst Year Handbook

Contents

Welcome from the Head of School ............................. 4

First Year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Student ....................................... 5

University Structure ..................................................... 6

1. NUI Galway ....................................................... 7

2. J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics .................................................. 7

3. B. Comm. (Accounting) Degree Programme Objectives and Intended Learning Outcomes ........................................................... 7

4. First Year Lecturers ........................................... 9

5. Structure of First Year of Programme ........... 10

5.1 AY130 Financial Reporting – Semester I .......... 105.2 AY120 Accounting - Semester II ........................ 105.3 EC139 Principles of Microeconomics – Semester I ................................................................ 115.4 EC141 Principles of Macroeconomics – Semester II ............................................................... 115.5 EC165 - An Mhicreacnamaíocht – Semester I ................................................................. 115.6 EC166 An Mhaicreacnamaíocht – Semester II ............................................................... 115.7 MS120 Business Information Systems – Semester I ................................................................. 115.8 MS121 Business Information

Management – Semester II ................................... 115.9 MA119 Mathematics for Business –

Semester I……… ................................................. 115.10 MA109 Statistics for Business –

Semester II ............................................................... 125.11 MK101 Introduction to Marketing – Semester II ............................................................... 125.12 MG110 Introduction to Management – Semester I ................................................................. 125.13 LW190 Business Law I – Semester II ................. 125.14 FA120 Skills to Succeed – Semester I ................ 12

6. Schedule of Modules for B.Comm Accounting Students ...................... 13

7. Overview of Structure of the Second Year of the Programme ...................... 13

8. Overview of Structure of the Final Year of the Programme ........................ 14

9. Regulations for First Year .............................. 149.1 Requirement to Pass .............................................. 149.2 Progression .............................................................. 149.3 Passing ...................................................................... 149.4 Carrying forward of Marks ................................... 159.5 Compensation Provision ...................................... 159.6 Award of Honours for

Degree Examination .................................................. 15

10. Bachelor of Commerce Accounting (International Experience) ............................. 15

11. General Information ..................................... 1511.1 Necessity of lecture and tutorial

attendance ................................................................ 1611.2 Study Abroad, Internships and other Opportunities

in Future Years of the Programme....................... 1611.3 Blackboard .............................................................. 1611.4 Plagiarism ................................................................. 1711.5 Code of Conduct ................................................... 1711.6 Withdrawing from the programme ..................... 1711.7 General University Advisory ................................ 1711.8 Award of Honours for Degree

Examinations ........................................................... 17

12. Career and Postgraduate Opportunities .................................................. 18

13. Student Testimonial ........................................ 18

14. Term Dates ....................................................... 19

B.COMM Accounting Timetable .............................. 20


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Welcome from the Head of School

I would like to welcome you to the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics at the National University of Ireland Galway. Our mission is to provide you with a stimulating and memorable educational experience in the key discipline areas of business. You will graduate from here with an internationally recognised qualification.

Our School has built a reputation for teaching and research excellence. Our staff are friendly and approachable so don’t hesitate to ask questions or knock on doors in search of answers. We aim to ensure that each of you have the support and encouragement that you need to achieve your full potential. I hope that you will enjoy your time with us.

Your first few weeks here is a time of many transitions. We recognise that getting started on the right foot is important to the quality of your university experience. We will endeavour to assist you to make the transition to university life as easy as possible. Apart from our normal activities, we have a number of new initiatives to help you settle into university and into life as a BComm student at NUI Galway. You will hear more details about these initiatives at the Orientation Session, on the 7th September 2013, and at lectures and tutorials from 9th September on.

With best wishes,

Dr. Kieran ConboyInterim Head of SchoolJ.E. Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsB.Comm. & B.Comm. (International) Degree Programmes


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Dear First Year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Student

Welcome to the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics at NUI Galway. My colleagues and I look forward to meeting and working with you over the course of your undergraduate studies. I hope you will have a rewarding and enjoyable experience during your time here.

The modules offered on the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) programme are demanding and will challenge you to develop a range of skills and abilities, including the ability to analyse and think critically. Attendance and active engagement at all lectures and tutorials is required to ensure a successful B.Comm experience; attendance will be monitored throughout the year. First Year Commerce is delivered over two semesters; each semester includes 12 weeks of lectures, one study week and end of semester examinations. Semester dates are available from the following link: http://www.nuigalway.ie/academic_dates/academic_term_dates.html. More detailed information will be provided at the Orientation Session on Saturday 7th September 2013.

The university recognises that undergraduate students are also interested in personal growth and development during their period of study. There are many activities that you can get involved in and I encourage you to do so. You will spend three/four years with us and it is important that you leave as a person who has grown not only in knowledge but also in confidence, interests, skills and abilities. There are a range of opportunities for you to engage in, which will be outlined at the advisory and orientation sessions over the early weeks of the programme.

With best wishes,

Mary BarrettB. Comm (Accounting) Programme [email protected],Tel: 091 49 5233


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College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic

Studies

College of Engineering & InformaticsCollege of Business,

Public Policy, & LawDean: Prof. Ciarán O’Neill

College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health

Sciences

College of Science

School of Law J.E Cairnes School of Business & EconomicsInterim Head of School:

Dr. Kieran Conboy

Accountancy & FinanceHOD:

Prof. Breda Sweeney

HOD in Economics

Dr. Alan Ahearne

Business Information Systems

HOD: Dr. Michael Lang

Management HOD:

Dr. Tony Dundon

MarketingHOD:

Dr. Declan Fleming

University Structure


STUDENT GUIDEFirst Year Handbook

J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

1. NUI Galway

Your university, NUI Galway, was established in 1845 as Queen’s College Galway. Today, NUI Galway is one of Ireland’s foremost centres of academic excellence. With over 15,000 students, it has a long established reputation of teaching and research excellence. NUI Galway is situated ona beautiful riverside campus right in the heart of Galway city and by now you will have witnessed for yourself the extent of the recent building and modernisation programme. Academically, NUI Galway is structured around Colleges and Schools. As a Commerce student you are a member of the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics which is a constituent school of the College of Business, Public Policy and Law.

2. J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics

The School of Business & Economics is located in the Cairnes Building on the banks of the River Corrib in Upper Newcastle. This area of campus houses the Disciplines of Management, Marketing, Economics, Accountancy & Finance and Business Information Systems. Also located here are Lecture Halls, Computer Suites, Postgraduate Study Space and Friars Restaurant.

3. B. Comm. (Accounting) Degree Programme Objectives and Intended Learning Outcomes

Programme Objectives:

1. To facilitate the development of a capacity for critical thinking, conceptualisation and analysis.

2. To support the learning and critical understanding of a body of traditional and contemporary thinking in a range of business disciplines.

3. To provide an understanding of business and its environment, including the wider society, Ireland’s position in the EU and the international economy through academic study and opportunities for international study and work placement.

4. To facilitate the acquisition of knowledge in the disciplines of accounting & finance, marketing, business information systems, economics, management and other business-related areas.


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5. To provide for a specialisation in accounting, finance and taxation allowing the acquisition of knowledge and competencies in these areas as a basis for a future career and/or postgraduate study.

6. To prepare our students to consider their ethical responsibilities and act in a civic and professional manner in a number of roles, working independently, as part of a team or in a management capacity.

7. To facilitate the acquisition of a range of transferable skills and competencies necessary for careers in business, the public sector and elsewhere, including written and oral communication skills, numerical and analytical skills, teamwork skills, problem solving and decision-making skills, management capacity, information competency and computer literacy skills.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of our B.Comm. Accounting programme, a successful graduate will:1. demonstrate a good understanding of the organisation, operation and management of businesses,

their role in society and the economic environment in which they operate, through the study of a range of business disciplines including accounting, marketing, information systems, economics, law and management.

2. demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the theories and concepts underpinning the the subjects of financial and management accounting, business finance and taxation.

3. be able to apply their knowledge of business disciplines studied on the programme to conceptualise, critically analyse and solve problems related to these areas.

4. have developed a range of transferable skills and competencies necessary for careers in business and elsewhere, including a) written and oral communication skills b) numerical and analytical skills c) teamwork skills d) problem solving and decision-making abilities e) management capacity f) information competency and g) computer literacy skills.

5. exercise appropriate judgement in planning, resourcing and managing the application of their knowledge and skills to problem situations, in order to achieve a desired outcome.

6. work effectively as an individual and in teams in a variety of single and multi-disciplinary settings.7. identify personal knowledge deficits and manage learning independently in varied and unfamiliar

contexts.8. understand the role of business professionals and their ethical responsibilities in organisations and

society, and act in a civic, ethical and professional manner in their professional life.


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Programme Director

Mary BarrettRoom 362, Top Floor, Cairnes BuildingT: +353 (0)91 495233 [email protected]

4. First Year Lecturers

Subject Code Subject ECTS/

Credits Lecturer EmailTelephoneNumber

AY130

AY120

Financial Reporting (Semester 1)

Accounting (Semester II)

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Mary Barett

Cristiano Busco

[email protected]

[email protected]

091 49 5233

091-492576

EC139

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Principles of Microeconomics

Principles of Macroeconomics

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Eamon O’Shea (Semester I)

Aidan Kane (Semester II)

[email protected]

[email protected]

091-495457

091-492530

EC165

EC166

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An Mhaicreacnamaíocht

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Kevin McDonagh [email protected] 091 492177

MS120 Business Information Systems 5 Martin Hughes [email protected] 091 493814

MS121 Business InformationManagement

5 Willie GoldenScott MurrayEoin Whelan

[email protected]@[email protected]

091-493139091-495286091 494224

MA119 Mathematics for Business 5 Ray Ryan [email protected] 091-492331

MA109 Statistics for Business 5 Emma Holian Michel Destrade

[email protected]@nuigalway.ie

091-495490091-492344

MG110 Introduction toManagement

5 Eugene Hickland [email protected] 091-493106

MK101 Introduction toMarketing

5 Ann Torres [email protected] 091-492710

LW190 Business Law I 5 TBA [email protected] 091-492389

FA120 Skills to Succeed 5 Michael Campion [email protected] 091-493082


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5. Structure of the First Year of the Programme

Every business professional requires a broad understanding of the different functional areas of organisations and the environment in which they operate. During first year you will cover a range of business subjects that are necessary to underpin your specialisation in accounting. The year is semesterised into two periods: September to December and January to May. Six modules are taken in each semester with examinations in December and May.

5.1 AY130 Financial Reporting – Semester IThe aim of this course is to complete the development of basic accounting skills that are necessary for a more advanced study of accounting. The course introduces students to the environment and practice of financial reporting. Some of the topics covered will include sources of regulation, the process of standardardisation and the conceptual framework for financial reporting, financial statement analysis and IAS requirements.

5.2 AY120 Accounting - Semester IIThis course is intended to develop in students the skills necessary to prepare, interpret and use financial information in a business context. The course will provide a good basic foundation in management accounting which will facilitate more advanced studies in the future. Develops the skills necessary to record and adjust transactions for financial accounting purposes. The course aims to develop skills necessary to prepare financial statements for different types of business entities.

5.3 EC139 Principles of Microeconomics – Semester IThis module is intended as an introduction to the principles of microeconomics. Microeconomics studies how rational people makes choices in the face of scarcity and how these choices are coordinated by markets. We study how markets work to promote economic efficiency, and why markets sometimes fail.

5.4 EC141 Principles of Macroeconomics – Semester IIMacroeconomics is concerned with the behaviour of the economy as a whole and considers aggregate economic variables such as national output, the general level of prices, unemployment and economic growth. The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the basic concepts of macroeconomics and to the principles of macroeconomic theory.


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5.5 EC165 - An Mhicreacnamaíocht – Semester IIs réamhrá é an modúl seo do Phrionsabail na Micreacnamaíochta. Déanann Micreacnamaíocht staidear ar an gcaoi a ndéanann daoine cinntí i gcomhthéacs ganntanas agus an chaoi a gcomhordaíonn an margadh na cinntí seo. Déanann an modúl staidear ar an gcaoi a n-oibríonn margaí agus cén fá go gcliseann margaí uaireanta. Déantar staidear ar iompraíocht táirgeoirí agus tomhaltóirí agus toradh atá ag cur isteach ar an margadh.

5.6 EC166 An Mhaicreacnamaíocht – Semester IIBaineann Maicreacnamaíocht leis an geilleagar ar fad. Tugann sé tuiscint ar OTI (GNP), an leibhéal praghsanna, dífhostaíocht agus fás eacnamaíocht. Is é aidhm an modúl seo na tuiscint a thabhairt do mhic léinn ar na príomh prionsabail maicreacnamaíochta. Is é an réimse atá clúdaithe ná: h-athróga maicreacnamaíochta, an geilleagar sa fad téarma, an geilleagar oscailte, luainithe sa gear téarma, agus an Aontas Airgeadais na hEorpa.

5.7 MS120 Business Information Systems – Semester I The objective of the course is to provide students with a broad understanding of the fundamentals, and strategic importance of business information systems.Topics may include: fundamental differences between information systems and information technology; significance of globalisation and technology evolution; importance of information systems with respect to organisational decision-making; the evolution, importance and potential impact of eBusiness.

5.8 MS121 Business Information Management – Semester IIThe objective of this course is to advance students understanding of business information management by focusing on the current issues confronting organisations today. Topics may include: supply chain management and customer relationship management; emerging technologies; business intelligence; information systems design; decision making within organisations.

5.9 MA119 Mathematics for Business – Semester IThe objective of this course is to develop in students the skills necessary to apply mathematical concepts in a business environment. Topics may include: Equations and Functions; Mathematics of Finance; Fundamentals of Calculus; and Optimisation.


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5.10 MA109 Statistics for Business – Semester IIThe objective of this course is to develop in students the skills necessary to apply statistical concepts in a business environment. Topics may include: Integration; Linear Programming; Multivariable Calculus; Descriptive Statistics; Probability; Data Collection and Sampling.

5.11 MK101 Introduction to Marketing – Semester IIThis course will provide students with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of marketing, including: a customer-orientated philosophy and structural framework for business, consumption and buyer behaviour, marketing research, segmentation, positioning and targeting. Knowledge of these topics will act as an aid to marketing decision-making during their professional careers.

5.12 MG110 Introduction to Management – Semester IThis course is an introduction to the principles of management. Students will be introduced to the purpose and challenges of the management of organisations. The course is structured around the four key management processes: planning, leading, organising and controlling.

5.13 LW190 Business Law I – Semester IIThe aim of this module is to introduce students to the fundamental principles of business law, particularly contract and sale of goods law and the legal framework within which commercial enterprises must operate in this regard. This will first require an understanding of the operation of the legal system in Ireland and the E.U. It is one of a sequential number of modules which highlight areas of commercial and business activity that have important legal implications for those involved.

5.14 FA120 Skills to Succeed – Semester IThis course is designed to develop skills for students that are necessary for success in university life and subsequently in their working lives. Delivered using a blended learning approach, the course combines on-line activity, small group workshops and large group lectures to focus on areas such as improved social integration into the first year university commerce group and also on skills development across a broad range of areas: academic writing, academic research, creative thinking, problem solving, presentation skills, ICT skills and career planning.


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6. Schedule of Modules for B.Comm Accounting Students:

First YearAY130 Financial Reporting 5 ECTS Semester 1

EC139

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MS120 Mathematics for Business 5 ECTS Semester 1

MA119 Statistics for Business 5 ECTS Semester 1

MG110 Business Information Systems 5 ECTS Semester 1

FA120 Business Information Management 5 ECTS Semester 1

AY120 Accounting 5 ECTS Semester 2

EC141

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MS121 Business Information Management 5 ECTS Semester 2

MA109 Statistics for Business 5 ECTS Semester 2

MK101 Introduction to Marketing 5 ECTS Semester 2

LW190 Business Law I 5 ECTS Semester 2

Total credit units required: 60

7. Overview of Structure of the Second Year of the Programme

The subjects covered in the second year of the programme reflect a significant specialisation in accounting and related areas, introducing the study of management accounting, auditing, assurance and govenance, business finance and intermediate financial accounting. The year is semesterised, with the academic year divided into two periods. Courses are examined at the end of each semester, i.e. December and April/May.

B.Comm. Accounting students take six courses each semester. All six courses are compulsory in semester I, whereas in the second semester four courses are compulsory with two coursesbeing chosen from a range of optional courses in the areas of economics, management, marketing, operation/logistics management or management information systems. Examination results in second year count for 30% of the overall degree result.


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8. Overview of Structure of the Final Year of the Programme

In final year students continue with the advanced study of financial and management accounting and the introduction of taxation. Final year is semesterised in the same way as second year, with examinations taking place in December and May. B.Comm. Accounting students will take 6 courses in each semester. In addition to compulsory courses in accounting related subjects and business law, students will take a course in innovation, creativity and enterprise. Students will also choose optional courses in the areas of economics, management, law, marketing or management information systems. This allows students to pursue their interests in areas other than accounting, and may open doors to postgraduate studies in economics, law and other related business areas. Examination results in third year count for 70% of the overall degree result.

9. Regulations for First Year

9.1 Requirement to passCandidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) shall be required to pass the University examinations of the First, Second and Third years of the programme. The examinations of each year must be passed within two academic years of commencing the programme of study for that year.

9.2 ProgressionUndergraduate degree programmes at the University are normally organized into Stages. Students must successfully complete each stage before progressing to a subsequent one. Full-time Undergraduate Degree Programmes will be organised on an academic year basis, where each year represents a defined Stage. Full-time undergraduate students will be required to register for and present for examination in a set of modules to a total credit weighting of 60 ECTS.

9.3 PassingThe pass mark on all modules is 40%.

9.4 Carrying Forward MarksA student will be given credit for modules passed and will not have to re-present for examination in any module in which a minimum mark of 40% has been returned within the time-limit set out in regulations for the successful completion of the particular stage. The normal time-limit for carrying forward of marks to subsequent examination sessions is 2 academic years. A College may prescribe a time-limit provision other than the preceding one with the approval of the Academic Regulations Committee.


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9.5 Compensation ProvisionThe pass standard for a Module is 40%. However a student with marks of less than 40% in one or more modules will be deemed to have passed the Stage provided:•theaveragemarkforallmodulesoftheStageisatleast40%•themarkineverymoduleis35%ormore•themodule(s)withmarksintherange35-39%total15ECTSorless

Note: Where one or more of these conditions have not been met each module where the mark is below 40% must be repeated. Marks of 40% and above are carried forward to the next session and are not repeatable.

9.6 Award of Honours for Degree ExaminationsAt degree level, honours will be calculated on the basis of 30% of the aggregate mark obtained at the second stage (second year) Examination and 70% of the aggregate mark obtained at the final stage (final year) Examination. The standard will be based upon the following table:H1 70% on the aggregateH2.1 60% on the aggregateH2.2 50% on the aggregateH3 40% on the aggregate

10. Bachelor of Commerce Accounting (International Experience)

B. Comm. (Accounting) students can apply to extend their studies by an additional year after they have completed second year. The additional ‘International Experience’ year provides students with an opportunity to undertake a semester long work placement in Ireland plus a semester of study in the USA or Europe. Alternatively, students can choose to spend the full academic year studying abroad. Please note the entry to the B. Comm. Accounting (International Experience) Degree is competitive and only a limited number of places are offered. The selection process is based on academic merit across first and second years, interview and personal statement. The student’s personal development and attempts to broaden their interests and improve their skills will be taken into consideration.

11. General Information

We encourage you to get involved in some of the many clubs and societies located on campus and in particular we strongly encourage you to partake in the NUI Galway volunteering programme ALIVE. Check out www.nuigalway.ie/alive for more details. In the Business School we provide for your academic development over the course of your programme. Elsewhere in the university there are opportunities for you to engage in activities to aid your personal development and growth.


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The Business SocietyBizSoc aims to get more students in the university thinking about business by opening their mind to new ideas and opportunities. It helps students who want to get involved in any form of business in the future by allowing students with similar interests to mix with each other, organise high profile events and to hear and learn from successful people outside of the lecture hall that have had real life experiences in the workplace.It is also one of the best social societies in NUI Galway. The main events hosted by the Business Society are trips away in Ireland, speaker engagements with well known business people, the NUI Galway International Mystery Trip and of course occasion of the year The NUI Galway Commerce Ball.The society is proudly sponsored by KPMG who are an international leading firm of chartered accountants and business advisers.The more people involved in the society the better for everyone. You can get involved at committee or class rep level, or take part by simply attending and enjoying our events. For more information and to sign up please visit: www.nuigbizsoc.com oremail [email protected].

11.1 Necessity of lecture and tutorial attendanceStudents are required to follow a course of study by attendance and participation at classes, lectures, practicals and tutorials as timetabled. There is clear evidence to show that success in examinations is linked to attendance and active participation at lectures and tutorials.

11.2 Study Abroad, Internships and other Opportunities in Future Years of the ProgrammeSelection for study abroad, internships and other opportunities will be based on academic merit. Selection will, in many cases, depend on the student’s performance in the first year university examinations. Selection for teams to represent the Business School and university will also be partly based on academic merit. First year university results are frequently a consideration.

11.3 BlackboardBlackboard is the NUI Galway virtual learning environment. On Blackboard you will find modules for each of your subjects. These modules are maintained by the subject lecturers and are the primary resource for lecture notes and course materials. Notes and course materials available on Blackboard are not a substitute for lecture attendance.


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11.4 PlagiarismPlagiarism is taking the credit for someone else’s ideas, and making out that you thought of these ideas yourself. This is a form of intellectual theft. In third level colleges, plagiarism is a serious offence. It merits a severe penalty. In some colleges, the student loses the entire marks for that assignment. In other colleges, the student is brought before the disciplinary committee. You need to be aware of how serious an offence plagiarism is, and take care to avoid it in your assignments, and particularly in a thesis. The J. E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics has two plagiarism advisors, Anatoli Nachev and Mairéad Hogan, who are responsible for dealing with suspected and reported cases of plagiarism and acting in accordance with the University’s Code of Practice for Dealing with Plagiarism. Please see http://www.nuigalway.ie/plagiarism for further details.

11.5 Code of ConductPlease be advised that as a student of NUI Galway you are required to abide by the NUI Galway Code of Conduct. The code of conduct applies to all university related activities whether located on or off campus. You can familiarise yourself with the code of conduct on www.nuigalway.ie/codeofconduct

11.6 Withdrawing from the programmeIf at any stage you decide to withdraw from your course, you may do so by filling in a withdrawal form at the Admissions Office. However, before doing so we strongly recommend that you speak to the Programme Director. For a variety of reasons some first years withdraw or consider withdrawing from the programme. If at any stage you are considering withdrawing from the programme, please come and chat to Mary Barrett, the Programme Director before you finalise your decision. Mary will not try to convince you to stay but rather will try to help you to come to the best decision for you. Please see contact details on page 9.

11.7 General University AdvisoryThere are several sources of advice that will be available throughout your time at NUI, Galway. Some students may find the transition from school to University unsettling; it can be lonely at times and hard to be away from home. Don’t feel you need to keep these problems to yourself. Talk to someone about them. Often the best source of advice can be from fellow students. The Student Union at NUI Galway are very active in assisting students in getting the most out of college life and we encourage you to become familiar with your union. You will find a wealth of useful information on www.su.nuigalway.ie and if you want to know what’s really happening on campus be sure toclick on the SIN link.

School of Business & EconomicsT: [email protected].

Career Development CentreT: +353 (0)91 493589

Chaplaincy CentreT: +353 (0) 091 495055 [email protected]

Student Counselling Service: T: +353 (0)91 492484 [email protected]

Disability Support Service: Áras Uí Chathail T: + 353 (0) 91 493541 [email protected]


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12. Career and Postgraduate Opportunities

After completing the B. Comm. Accounting degree graduates will go on to work in a wide variety of careers including Accounting, Management Consultancy, Taxation, Commercial Advisory Services and Finance.

Due to the degree of specialisation in accounting, graduates from this programme are eligible for a range of exemptions from professional accounting and taxation membership body examinations. See http://www.nuigalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/cairnes/currentstudents/exemptions/ for more details.. Accounting students are also eligible to apply for entry to Master of Accounting programmes (award of places on these programmes is dependent on degree results). Depending on the optional subjects chosen, graduates of this programme may also be eligible to apply for other business related postgraduate programmes, for example in law or economics.

13. Student Testimonial

I started the B.Comm (Accounting) in 2008, the first year the programme was offered by NUI Galway. I knew I wanted a future career in accounting, so this course really appealed to me as it gave me the opportunity to specialise in this area much sooner than I would have been able to in most other courses. I also benefitted from the smaller course size, which allowed for much more one on one contact with lecturers as well as the chance to get to know the other people in the course more quickly.

During my second year, I competed in a presentation competition (“Ace the Business Case”) run by KPMG. As a direct result of the skills and capabilities I acquired during my time in NUI Galway, I was able to win this competition as part of a team and was awarded a twelve week internship in KPMG’s Financial Services department.

Within the first few months of my final year of college I was offered a training contract by KPMG including sponsorship to complete my Masters in Accounting, which I also completed in NUI Galway. I am now a year into this contract, auditing large multinational clients and enjoying every minute. The B. Comm (Accounting) and Masters of Accounting at NUI Galway have spring boarded my career into the exciting and busy world of corporate accounting. I would recommend NUI Galway to any person who is looking to do the same.

Rhiannon OwenB. Comm (Acc), M. (Acc)


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14. Term Dates

First Semester 2013/14Orientation Saturday and Sunday 7th and 8th September 2013

Teaching begins Monday 9th September 2013

Teaching ends Friday 29th November 2013

Study week Monday 2nd December 2013

Examinations begin Monday 9th December 2013

Examinations end Tuesday 17th December 2013

Christmas Vacation Wednesday 18th December 2013 – Sunday 12th January

Second Semester 2013/14Teaching begins Monday 13th January 2014

Teaching ends for Easter and Teaching is finished for the Semester

Friday 4th April 2014

Study week Saturday 5th April – Monday 14th April 2014

Examinations begin Tuesday 15th April 2014

Easter Holidays Thursday 17th April – Wednesday 23rd April 2014

Examinations recommence after Easter Thursday 24th April 2014

Examinations end Wednesday 14th May 2014

Easter Sunday in 2014 is on 20th April


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B.Comm.Accounting

A Guide for First Year Students

College of Business, Public Policy and LawJ.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

NUI Galway,University Road,Galway, Ireland

T +353 91 493 617F +353 91 494 [email protected]

www.nuigalway.ie/commerce

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