Program Overview

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Bachelor of Commerce

The Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) programme offers a well-rounded foundation in business principles, along with the opportunity to specialise in your chosen area of interest in the final year. The course is structured to provide a broad knowledge base in the first two years, before focusing on more advanced study and practical experience in the third year.

Course Structure

• Year 1: Introduction to the fundamentals of business and key disciplines, providing a solid foundation for future studies.
  • Introduction to Management/Financial Accounting
  • Principles of Microeconomics/Macroeconomics
  • Business Information Systems & Information Management for Business
  • Mathematics and Statistics for Business
  • Management & Enterprise
  • Foundations of Marketing Thought
• Year 2: Builds on your knowledge and allows for deeper exploration of core business concepts.
  • Macroeconomics and the Business Environment
  • Management Accounting I
  • Organisational Psychology
  • Business Finance I
  • Marketing Management
  • Elective Modules (e.g., Business Law II, The Psychology of Consumer Behaviour)
• Year 3: Specialisation in one of the following areas, with advanced modules and practical learning opportunities.
  • Accounting & Performance Measurement
  • Economics & Public Policy
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Digital Business & Analytics
  • Finance
  • Business Law
  • International Business
  • Enterprise
  • Management

Curriculum Information

• Credits: Earn a defined number of credits (ECTS) to complete each year of your course.
• Module: An examinable portion of a subject or course.
• Subject: Related modules are grouped together.
• Optional: A module you may choose to study.
• Required: A module that you must study.
• Required Core Subject: A subject you must study because it's integral to that course.
• Semester: Most courses have 2 semesters (terms) per year.

Year 1 (60 Credits)

• Optional: German Language I (Advanced), German Language I (Beginners), Gaeilge & Scileanna Cumarsáide 1, Spanish Language I (Beginners), Intermediate Spanish Language, Skills for Success
• Required: Management: Enterprise and Society, Introduction to Financial Accounting, Principles of Microeconomics, Mathematics for Business, Business Information Systems, Foundations of Marketing Thought

Year 2 (60 Credits)

• Required: Leading Individuals, Teams and Projects, Consumer Behaviour, Skills for Business, Data Science for Business Analytics II, Applied Microeconomics for Business, Management Accounting I
• Optional: Business Law II, Doing Business in China - Language & Culture 1, International Financial Reporting I, Economics of Public Policy, Introduction to Financial Economics, Entrepreneurial Venture Development, Cybersecurity, Marketing & Sustainability, Introduction to Sustainability 2, Intercultural Encounters

Year 3 (60 Credits)

• Optional: Taxation I, Money And Banking, International Financial Reporting II, European Union Law I, Health Economics, Cases in Marketing Strategy, Operations Research, Advanced Business Law, Management Accounting II, Media & Marketing Communications, Database Technologies, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Contemporary Project Management, Doing Business in China - Language & Culture 1, Web & Interactive Media Design, Microeconomics and Public Policy, Environmental And Natural Resource Economics, Econometrics, Company Law I, Comparative Competition Law, Marketing Research, Information Technology Law, Entrepreneurial Finance, Megatrends, Applied Statistics I, The Future of Technology in Work and Society I, Lawyering, Technology and Innovation, Customer Experience Design, Supply Chain Management, Critical Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management: Global Practice
• Required: Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Business, Ireland in the Global Economy, Strategy, Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise

Careers

The BComm opens up a world of career opportunities in business, finance, marketing, management, and beyond. Graduates are highly sought after by employers across a wide range of industries.

• Accountant
• Financial Analyst
• Tax Advisor
• Auditor
• Business Analyst
• Management Consultant
• Marketing Manager
• Brand Manager
• Sales Manager
• Product Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Recruitment Specialist
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager
• Project Manager
• Operations Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Teacher
• Entrepreneur
• Investment Banker
• Financial Planner
• Risk Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Consultant

Accreditation and Awards

J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics is proud to hold several prestigious accreditations that enhance the global recognition and quality of its programmes.

• AACSB - Global Accreditation
• Athena SWAN Silver Award
• PRME Principles for Responsible Management Education

Learning and Assessment

The Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) programme is designed to equip students with a strong foundation in business principles, alongside critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Interactive Lectures and Seminars
• Practical Projects and Simulations
• Technology-Enhanced Learning
• Workshops and Guest Lectures

Assessment

• Continuous Assessment
• Examinations
• Case Studies and Reports
• Participation and Professional Development

Entry Requirements

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, another language, Mathematics, and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

Fees for Academic Year 2026/27

• EU Tuition: 3,098
• Student Contribution: 2,500
• Non-EU Tuition: 19,250
• Levy: 140
• Total Fee: 2,640 (EU), 5,738 (EU with contribution), 19,390 (Non-EU)

International (Non EU) Application Information

Students applying for full undergraduate degree programmes from outside of the European Union (EU), and who are liable for full non-EU tuition fees, should apply online via the University of Galway application portal.