Vicky chose to study for a Bachelor of Commerce degree because she was interested in business from her father's career and the degree program offered more suitable options than science. The degree is structured over 4 years, with the first year focusing on foundational business principles. The second year deepens understanding of business functions and allows for study abroad or internship opportunities. The third year integrates the business knowledge through capstone courses and options to specialize. An internship is also available between the third and fourth year to gain work experience.

1. Vicky
Bachelor of Commerce

2. Why you choose the degree
Actually, I knew little about the commerce before but I choose to study
business by myself. First, my father is a business man and I become
interested in business. Second, we only have two choices if we want
to study in ISC which are business and science, however, science is
too difficult so I think commerce is more suitable for me.

3. YEAR 1-Engage the principles of Business
In first year, we will learn about the foundations of business, how businesses
work and their relationship with society. You will be challenged to read, think,
debate and work in teams. First year modules unique to the UCD BComm
include running a virtual business in ‘Business Live’ and taking control of our
progress in ‘Effective Learning and Development’.
Semester 1
Inside Organisations
Data Analysis for Decision Makers
Effective Learning and
Development
Business in Society
Foundations of Management
Thought
Mathematics for Business
Semester 2
Financial Accounting 1
Principles of Macroeconomics
ICT in Business
Business Live
Business Law 1
Horizons Elective

4. YEAR 2-Deepen the understanding
In second year we will deepen your understanding of the business
environment and its functions, ranging from Global Business, to
People at Work, to Data Analytics and begin to choose business
options to personalise our UCD BComm pathway. We have the
opportunity to study abroad with our Exchange Programme, and to
apply for an Internship with one of our national or international
business partners.
• Management
Accounting
• Business
Analytics
• Global
Operations &
SCM
• Business
Economics
• Global
Business
• Principles of Finance
• People at Work
• Financial Accounting 2
• Marketing: Firms, Customers
& Society
• 2 X Horizons Electives
Courses we have in year 2:

5. YEAR 3-Refine our knowledge
In final year, we integrate our UCD BComm experience, with
capstone modules in business strategy, entrepreneurship,
management and personal development; while continuing to
personalise our BComm pathway according to our interests and
career goals through a large choice of module options.
• Business Strategy
• New Venture Creation & Develop
• Information Management
• Contemporary Issues in Mgt&OB
• Personal
Development
Portfolio
• 2 X Horizon
Modules
• 5 X Business
Options
Courses we have in year 3

6. YEAR 4
UCD Quinn Internship
Programme
Between the penultimate and final
year of the programme you will
have the opportunity to apply for a
placement in a range of Irish and
multinational companies on the
UCD Quinn Internship Programme.
Exchange Opportunity
In second year you will have the
opportunity to apply to spend your
second semester at one of our
international partner universities.
Possible destinations include
Canada, Singapore, New Zealand,
Australia and Europe.
YEAR 2