BSc Business FT (B722)

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The purpose of the BSc Business programme at UCD is to develop commercially astute graduates with a global mind-set that will make a significant contribution to business and broader society. We aim to develop graduates who will demonstrate critical awareness of business trends, issues, and developments; a strong analytical orientation towards decision-making and problem-solving; a deep-rooted ethical and societal awareness; a propensity for entrepreneurship and innovation; a capacity to communicate persuasively and professionally; and a life-long commitment to personal and professional excellence and development (Purpose).  We aspire to produce graduates that, over the long-term, will assume leadership positions and will have a significant impact on the development of business, economic, and social life, both nationally and internationally (education and subject/discipline/professional values).  The BSc Business curriculum is designed to develop future leaders through a rich variety of educational experiences and pedagogical innovations that focus on conceptual understanding (‘episteme’), technical mastery (‘techne’), and practical wisdom (‘phronesis’). Additionally, our students have the opportunity to participate in a range of transformative educational experiences, including international exchange programmes, summer exchange programs, and case study competitions (the nature of the learning environment for students).  The BSc Business programme emphasises a rich variety of teaching and assessment methods, including lectures and tutorials, laboratories, case studies, essays, consulting reports, debates, presentations, group assignments, and simulations. Students are exposed to faculty with a range of different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds (key approaches to teaching, learning and assessment). 


1 - Explain the systems of thought and theoretical underpinnings that have shaped the development of business and management practice.
2 - Critically appreciate the interplay and interdependencies of business functions, including accounting, finance, operations, information systems, management, marketing, and human resource management.
3 - Demonstrate critical thinking and independent reasoning skills in situations of decision-making and problem-solving, as supported by the appropriate use of analytical and quantitative techniques.
4 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of appropriate methods, tools and techniques for identifying and resolving business problems.
5 - Utilise information technology to support and enhance business analysis and communication.
6 - Utilise accounting, economic and financial techniques to make informed business decisions.
7 - Utilise statistical, mathematical, and other analytical techniques to make informed business decisions.
8 - Demonstrate an active awareness of ethical values and business issues concerning the advancement of the broader societal ‘good’.
9 - Demonstrate an awareness of cultural difference and the value of interaction and dialogue with other cultures.
10 - Evaluate the influence of economic, social, historical, and technological forces shaping global business and management today.
11 - Communicate, in a professional and informed manner, appropriate business and management concepts, ideas, arguments, recommendations and solutions.
12 - Develop interpersonal and collaborative learning skills.
Stage 1

Stage 1 Students are registered to 55 credits of Core Modules. Students will choose one 5 Credit Elective Module in Spring.

Stage 2

Stage 2 Students are registered to 50 Credits of Core Modules. Students register to 10 credits of Elective Modules, usually two 5 Credit modules.

Stage 3

Stage 3 students register to 20 credits of Core Modules. Students choose a minimum of 30 credits from a list of Level 3 Option Modules. Students then choose 10 credits of Elective modules (usually two 5 Credit modules).

Module ID Module Title Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
     
ACC10730 Business in Society Autumn 5
BMGT10170 Inside Organisations Autumn 5
BMGT10200 Foundations of Management Autumn 5
LAW10400 Business Law 1: Transactions, Negotiations and Organisations Autumn 5
MATH10030 Mathematics for Business Autumn 5
SBUS10180 Intercultural Skills: Exploring Your Host Country Autumn 5
ACC10040 Financial Accounting 1 Spring 5
BMGT10180 Business Management Simulation Spring 5
ECON10720 Microeconomics for Business Spring 5
MIS10050 Digital Technologies in Business Spring 5
MIS10090 Data Analysis for Decision Makers Spring 5
Stage 1 Core Modules
     
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN0OF:
SPRING ELECTIVE MODULE: You may choose a module from the list below or a General Elective from the Electives tab in the January Registration period. Registration to Electives/Options during Autumn registration is not permitted.
     
BMGT10140 Business Plan Autumn and Spring (separate) 5
BMGT20050 Business Across Borders Autumn and Spring (separate) 5
BMGT10150 Project Management Spring 5
BMGT20080 Consulting with NGOs Spring 5
BMGT20100 Developing Future Leaders Spring 5
BMGT20130 Managing Business Ethics Spring 5
BMGT20180 Wellbeing and Work Spring 5
BMGT20190 Introduction to Negotiations Spring 5
MIS10040 Web Design and Analytics Spring 5
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN0OF:
SPRING ELECTIVE MODULE: You may choose a module from the list below or a General Elective from the Electives tab in the January Registration period. Registration to Electives/Options during Autumn registration is not permitted.
     
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
ACC20010 Financial Accounting 2 Autumn 5
FIN20010 Principles of Finance Autumn 5
MIS20070 Digital Society Autumn 5
MKT20020 Marketing: Firms, Customers & Society Autumn 5
SBUS20110 Intercultural Competencies for a Global Workplace Autumn 5
ACC20020 Management Accounting Autumn and Spring (separate) 5
BMGT20140 Global Business Spring 5
BMGT20150 Sustainable Operations & Supply Chain Management Spring 5
BMGT20210 Business and the European Union Spring 5
MIS20010 Business Analytics Spring 5
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN0OF:
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.
     
BMGT20220 High-tech Entrepreneurship Autumn 5
BMGT10140 Business Plan Autumn and Spring (separate) 5
BMGT20050 Business Across Borders Autumn and Spring (separate) 5
ACC20040 Business, Media & Corporate Communications Spring 5
BMGT10150 Project Management Spring 5
BMGT20080 Consulting with NGOs Spring 5
BMGT20100 Developing Future Leaders Spring 5
BMGT20130 Managing Business Ethics Spring 5
BMGT20160 Business and Social Enterprise Spring 5
BMGT20180 Wellbeing and Work Spring 5
BMGT20190 Introduction to Negotiations Spring 5
MATH20320 Quantitative Methods in Business Spring 5
MIS10040 Web Design and Analytics Spring 5
MIS20040 Digital Business and Social Media Strategy Spring 5
MIS20060 Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and Web3 Spring 5
MIS20090 Design Thinking Spring 5
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN0OF:
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.
     
Stage 3 Core Modules
     
BMGT30300 Business Strategy Autumn 5
BMGT30460 Personal Development Portfolio Autumn 5
BMGT30440 Cultural Intelligence in Management Autumn and Spring (separate) 5
BMGT30340 New Venture Creation & Development Spring 5
Stage 3 Core Modules
     
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN6OF:
Students choose a minimum of six modules (30 Credits) from this list
     
ACC30010 Tax in Society Autumn 5
ACC30030 Cost Management Autumn 5
ACC30050 Corporate Governance, Company Law and Labour Law Autumn 5
BMGT30100 Leadership and Change Management Autumn 5
BMGT30330 Governing International Trade, Finance, Climate and the Internet Autumn 5
BMGT30430 Doing Business in the Global South Autumn 5
ECON30270 Behavioural Economics and Public Policy Autumn 5
ECON30290 Advanced Microeconomics Autumn 5
FIN30030 International Financial Management Autumn 5
FIN30170 Corporate Financial Management Autumn 5
FIN30200 Econometrics of Financial Markets Autumn 5
FIN30530 Sustainable Finance Autumn 5
HRM30020 European IR and HRM Autumn 5
HRM30070 HRM in Multinationals Autumn 5
MIS30150 Strategic Decision Making in the Digital World Autumn 5
MKT30040 Consumer Psychology Autumn 5
MKT30050 Consumer Insight: Research and Data Planning Autumn 5
MKT30060 Building Effective Marketing Plans Autumn 5
MKT30150 Responsible Marketing Autumn 5
MKT30170 Brand Management Autumn 5
ECON30130 Econometrics: Applying Statistics to Economic Data Autumn and Spring (separate) 5
MKT30140 Consultative Selling and Negotiations Autumn and Spring (separate) 5
ACC30020 Financial Accounting 3 Spring 5
ACC30060 Financial Statement Analysis Spring 5
ACC30070 Business & Personal Taxes Spring 5
BMGT30090 Entrepreneurship in Action Spring 5
BMGT30130 Global Industry Analysis Spring 5
BMGT30210 Service and Customer Experience Management Spring 5
BMGT30220 Supply Chain Management Spring 5
BMGT30290 Developing International Market Entry Strategies Spring 5
BMGT30350 The Human Side of Innovation Spring 5
BMGT30450 Groups and Teams Spring 5
ECON30160 International Trade Economics Spring 5
ECON30170 Financial Economics: Asset Pricing Spring 5
ECON30190 Public Economics: Government Spending, Taxation and Public Choice Spring 5
FIN30080 Financial Institution Management Spring 5
FIN30090 Treasury and Risk Management Spring 5
FIN30100 Investment and Portfolio Management Spring 5
HRM30010 Human Resource Management Spring 5
HRM30060 An Introduction to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Spring 5
HRM30100 International HRM Spring 5
HRM30140 Climate Change & Business Sustainability Spring 5
MIS30010 Decision Analytics Spring 5
MIS30070 Digital Innovation: Managing and working in the Information Age Spring 5
MKT30080 Global Marketing Spring 5
MKT30090 Marketing Communications: Content and Campaigns in the Digital Age Spring 5
MKT30120 Digital Marketing Spring 5
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN6OF:
Students choose a minimum of six modules (30 Credits) from this list
     
Stage 3 Options - B)MIN0OF:
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.
     
BMGT20220 High-tech Entrepreneurship Autumn 5
BMGT10140 Business Plan Autumn and Spring (separate) 5
ACC20040 Business, Media & Corporate Communications Spring 5
BMGT10150 Project Management Spring 5
BMGT20080 Consulting with NGOs Spring 5
BMGT20100 Developing Future Leaders Spring 5
BMGT20130 Managing Business Ethics Spring 5
BMGT20160 Business and Social Enterprise Spring 5
BMGT20180 Wellbeing and Work Spring 5
BMGT20190 Introduction to Negotiations Spring 5
MATH20320 Quantitative Methods in Business Spring 5
MIS10040 Web Design and Analytics Spring 5
MIS20060 Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and Web3 Spring 5
MIS20090 Design Thinking Spring 5
Stage 3 Options - B)MIN0OF:
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.
     
See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info  
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHBUS021 Stage 3 - 70.00%
Stage 2 - 30.00%
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


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