Bachelor of Commerce (International with German)

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce (International with German degree is a four year internationally recognised undergraduate programme which develops students’ Business and German Language skills.Graduates of this programme not only have a great business qualification but also an international language.

This international experience and qualification is highly sought after in today’s competitive global job market.
The large range of subjects in the first two years of the programme give students a broad knowledge of business and allows them to decide which area of business is best for them.

In third year, students spend a year abroad studying modules in languages and business at an approved university. Students have the opportunity to study abroad at some of the world’s most elite universities and business schools, and gain an alternative perspective on education in another country. The international year provides students with the opportunity to experience a new culture and build a network of global connections. You will also develop your cross-cultural awareness and communication skills.

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.

Academic entry requirements standardised per country here.

English language requirements here.

Graduates of the BComm (International) at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics are highly successful and sought after in all areas of Business. Graduates go on to work in a variety of careers including

• EU institutions such as The European Central Bank, The Diplomatic Service and The European Parliament
• Accounting - both professional practice and industry.
• Management Consultancy
• Taxation
• Commercial Advisory Services
• Economic Policy Advisory Services
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems Management
• Finance (including Banking & Insurance)
• Information Systems Management

Graduates with a degree in German also often work as teachers—at primary, secondary and third level, and in private language colleges—or they find employment in areas such as journalism, television, radio, media, arts administration, interpreting, technical translation, multilingual secretarial and reception work, tourism and the diplomatic service.

Graduates with good language skills are in demand by local, national and multinational businesses.

Why Study German?

• German is the native language of about 100 million people, and 38% of all Europeans speak German in Austria, Switzerland and elsewhere Germany is the most important trading partner for almost all European and many non-European countries.
• Speaking German is key to success in the job market—in Ireland, Germany and the European Union.
• When you graduate you will have acquired a high level of proficiency in German and a deep understanding of the culture and history of Germany.

Study Abroad

Students studying German spend one year studying at one of NUI Galway’s partner universities in Germany or Austrian. The year abroad allows students to reach a high degree of fluency in German and to enjoy valuable intercultural experiences.

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