Commerce

The bcomm is a globally recognised business degree, designed for ambitious and achievement-orientated students who want to make a significant impact in the business world. combining strong theoretical understanding with the practical skills needed for graduate employment, students are assured of a challenging and relevant programme for the modern business world. you’ll learn to become an independent and critical thinker and a cogent and compelling communicator; able to work seamlessly in groups; to develop the technical and mathematical skills to analyse and make sense of business data and intelligence. you’ll learn about the recent themes and trends transforming the business landscape, such as globalisation, technological change, and environmental sustainability.

Our optional one-year internship programme places successful students with leading companies nationally and internationally. students can apply to take their internship in a voluntary/not-for-profit organisation or the start-up sector, supported by the business and society and new enterprise internship scholarships, supported by the school of business. all placements allow students the opportunity to enhance their business skills outside the classroom and helps inform future career decisions through real-world experience.

• Type: Mandatory

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Bcomm graduates find employment in private, public and non-profit sectors or set up their own business. possible career paths include: accountancy (e.g. professional training in industry, management accountants, auditors) banking and finance (e.g. investment banker, stockbroker, venture capitalist) human resources management (e.g. hr manager, ergonomist, training consultancy) information systems (e.g. data analyst, ict project leader, business analysts) management (e.g. management consultant, entrepreneur, supply chain manager) marketing (e.g. advertising, brand management, social media manager)

Work while you study

During class periods, international students may work up to 20 hours per week, and during normal university vacation periods, they may work full-time up to 40 hours per week.

Partnerships

Most universities in Ireland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University College Dublin has partnerships with the following companies: