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BComm (NFQ Level 8) · Academic Year 2025/2026
School
School of Business
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Undergraduate
NFQ Level
Award
Bachelor of Commerce
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Dr John Cassidy
Overall Programme Credits:
Programme Credits:
Stage 1
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 2
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 3
Core/Option: 60 Electives: 0
Stage 4
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 3: 30
Stage 4: 30

Curricular information is subject to change.

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 3 Core Modules
BMGT30420 Understanding the Host country Year-long (12 months)  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
BMGT30300 Business Strategy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
BMGT30340 New Venture Creation & Development Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ACC20010 Financial Accounting 2 Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ACC30010 Tax in Society Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ACC30030 Cost Management Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ACC30050 Corporate Governance, Company Law and Labour Law Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT30100 Leadership and Change Management Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT30430 Doing Business in the Global South Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ECON30270 Behavioural Economics and Public Policy Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ECON30290 Advanced Microeconomics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
FIN30170 Corporate Financial Management Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
FIN30200 Econometrics of Financial Markets Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
HRM30020 European IR and HRM Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MIS30150 Strategic Decision Making in the Digital World Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MKT30040 Consumer Psychology Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MKT30050 Consumer Insight: Research and Data Planning Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MKT30060 Building Effective Marketing Plans Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MKT30150 Responsible Marketing Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MKT30170 Brand Management Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT30440 Cultural Intelligence in Management Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ECON30130 Econometrics: Applying Statistics to Economic Data Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MKT30140 Consultative Selling and Negotiations Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ACC30020 Financial Accounting 3 Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ACC30060 Financial Statement Analysis Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT30090 Entrepreneurship in Action Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT30130 Global Industry Analysis Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT30220 Supply Chain Management Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT30350 The Human Side of Innovation Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT30450 Groups and Teams Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ECON30160 International Trade Economics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ECON30170 Intermediate Financial Economics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ECON30190 Public Economics: Government Spending, Taxation and Public Choice Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
FIN30080 Financial Institution Management Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
FIN30090 Treasury and Risk Management Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
FIN30100 Investment and Portfolio Management Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
FIN30190 Behavioural Finance Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
FIN30530 Sustainable Finance Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
HRM30010 Human Resource Management Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
HRM30060 An Introduction to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
HRM30140 Climate Change & Business Sustainability Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MIS30010 Decision Analytics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MIS30070 AI in the Wild: Power, Knowledge & Human Flourishing Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MKT30090 Marketing Communications: Content and Campaigns in the Digital Age Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 4 of:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. You may select an additional Option module(s) from this list or the list below as your Elective module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MKT30120 Digital Marketing Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
ACC20050 Sustainability Reporting and Analysis Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
BMGT20220 High-tech Entrepreneurship Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
LAW10400 Business Law 1: Transactions, Negotiations and Organisations Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
BMGT10140 Business Plan Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
BMGT20050 Business Across Borders Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
ACC20040 Business, Media & Corporate Communications Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
BMGT10150 Project Management Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
BMGT20080 Consulting with NGOs Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
BMGT20100 Developing Future Leaders Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
BMGT20130 Managing Business Ethics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
BMGT20160 Business and Social Enterprise Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
BMGT20180 Wellbeing and Work Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
BMGT20190 Introduction to Negotiations Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
BMGT20210 Business and the European Union Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
MATH20320 Quantitative Methods in Business Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
MIS10040 Web Design and Analytics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
MIS20010 Business Analytics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
MIS20060 Inside the Modern Crypto Industry Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab. The modules below do not count towards your minimum 4 Level 3 Option modules required for programme compliance.
MIS20090 Design Thinking Spring  5

See the UCD Assessment website for further details, including worked examples of how degree award GPAs are calculated

Module Weighting Info
 
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHBUS003 Stage 4 - 100.00%
Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20

Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67

Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07

Pass

2.00

2.47

BHBUS024 Stage 4 - 50.00%
Stage 3 - 30.00%
Stage 2 - 20.00%
Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20

Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67

Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07

Pass

2.00

2.47