Commerce (International) German (GRI2)

The Bachelor of Commerce International degree concentrates on providing you with everything you need to pursue a career in business and industry, while also developing your European language abilities.

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The purpose of the Bachelor of Commerce (International) programme is to develop commercially astute graduates with a global mind-set that will make a significant contribution to business and broader society.  Graduates will demonstrate critical awareness of business trends, issues, and developments; be creative problem-solvers and have an analytical approach to decision-making; have a deep-rooted ethical, societal and cross-cultural awareness; show a penchant for entrepreneurship and innovation; demonstrate a capacity to communicate persuasively and professionally in their chosen language; and have a life-long commitment to personal and professional excellence and development.



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.



The Bachelor of Commerce (International) curriculum is designed to develop future leaders through a range of transformative educational experiences and pedagogical innovations that focus on conceptual understanding, technical mastery, and practical wisdom. Students spend an academic year with an international partner university, so are immersed in the language and culture of the host country. Students gain a depth of understanding of living and working in an international environment during their year abroad. They also have the opportunity to participate in a range of other educational experiences, including business internships, and case study competitions.



The programme emphasises a mix of teaching and assessment methods, including lectures and tutorials, laboratories, case studies, essays, consulting reports, debates, presentations, group assignments, and business simulations. Students are exposed to faculty, national and international, with a range of different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.


1 - Explain the systems of thought and theoretical underpinnings that have shaped the development of business and management practice.
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3 - Evaluate the influence of economic, social, cultural, historical, and technological forces shaping business and management today.
4 - Critically appreciate the interplay and interdependencies of business functions, including accounting, finance, operations, information systems, management, marketing, and human resource management.
5 - 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.
6 - Incorporate insights from related disciplines (such as mathematics, economics, information systems, cross cultural and language studies) to identify, frame, and solve business problems.
7 - Demonstrate an active awareness of ethical values and business issues concerning the advancement of the broader societal ‘good’.
8 - Demonstrate an active awareness of ethical issues in key business functions.
9 - Demonstrate an appreciation of the nature and role of cultural values of their chosen host country.
10 - Communicate, in a professional and informed manner, appropriate business and management concepts, ideas, arguments, recommendations and solutions.
11 - Communicate business ideas in their chosen language.
12 - Identify and apply the major steps in discovering, evaluating, and exploiting opportunities for new ventures and business enterprises.
13 - Develop interpersonal and collaborative learning skills and independent and lifelong learning skills.
The BComm International degree concentrates on providing you with everything you need to pursue a career in business and industry, while also developing your European language abilities. This degree combines business subjects and a language during the four year course. Graduates are recognised by employers as having a leading international business degree, with the additional benefit of superb language skills. You can choose to build on your existing language skills in French or German or you have the option to start a new language.
STAGES 1 & 2
In Stages 1 and 2, the focus is on an intensive range of business subjects, as well as your chosen language (incorporating studies in
literature and culture).

STAGE 3
In Stage 3, you will attend one of our partner European universities /
business schools. On completion of the first three stages, you will have
explored the key areas of business such as Management, Economics,
Marketing, Finance, Accountancy and Managing Employee Relations.

STAGE 4
With your strong foundation in all areas of business from previous stages, you now have the opportunity to take more modules in the area that most appeals to you.
Your options include:
- Accounting
- Banking and Finance
- General Management
- International Business
- Human Resources Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing

At the same time you will take courses relating to your chosen language
through the UCD School of Languages, Literatures & Film.
In Stage 3, you will study at one of our partner European universities/
business schools, following a full academic programme of business
subjects. These will be given through your chosen language. Options
include universities in Germany, France, Italy and Spain. This allows
you to integrate your language and business education, while also
experiencing the country's culture and society.
UCD Quinn School's international accreditations and reputation mean that on graduation, you will have achieved a degree that is recognised internationally. The BComm (International) degree is a highly valued business qualification, acknowledged by major universities, professional bodies and employers around the world.

That means you have tremendous opportunities in any number
of business areas, such as:
- Accountancy
- Financial Services
- Marketing
- Human Resources Management
- Non-profit sector
- Journalism
- IT
- Teaching
- Sales

And, of course, many graduates will go on to set up their own businesses. Whatever you decide, your business and language skills
will be a major attraction for many employers.

Programme Office,
UCD Quinn School of Business
Belfield,
Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 716 4729
Email: quinnschool@ucd.ie
Web:www.ucd.ie/quinnschool

Stage 2

The Irish Teaching Council currently requires a substantial body of literature to be studied by potential 2nd level teachers of German during their degree programme. BCIT students considering a career in teaching are advised to choose 2 literature modules at Stage 2. At Stage 2, Ex Beginners and Ex Non-Beginners have different Language Core modules. Students who have completed GER10020 at Stage 1 must select language core modules GER20060 and GER20070. Students who have completed GER10110 at Stage 1 must select Language Core modules GER20240 and GER20250.

Stage 4

The Irish Teaching Council currently requires a substantial body of literature to be studied by potential 2nd level teachers of German during their degree programme. BCIT students considering a career in teaching are therefore advised to take at least 2 literature modules at stage 4.

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
MATH10030 Mathematics for Business Autumn 5
ACC10040 Financial Accounting 1 Spring 5
ECON10720 Microeconomics for Business Spring 5
MIS10090 Data Analysis for Decision Makers Spring 5
Stage 1 Core Modules
     
Stage 1 Core Modules German
     
GER10150 German History on Screen Spring 5
Stage 1 Core Modules German
     
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
BMGT10130 Mastering University Learning - a skill based approach 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
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 1 Options - German A)1 OF:
Those who have studied German for Leaving Certificate should select GER10010. Beginners should select GER10100.
     
GER10010 German Language I a Autumn 5
GER10100 German Beginners A Autumn 5
Stage 1 Options - German A)1 OF:
Those who have studied German for Leaving Certificate should select GER10010. Beginners should select GER10100.
     
Stage 1 Options - German B)1 OF:
Please note that a combination of ab initio level German with ab initio Spanish is not possible.
     
FR10060 French Grammar & Comprehension Autumn 5
ITAL10020 Italian Language I a Autumn 5
SPAN10010 Spanish Language I a Autumn 5
SPAN10140 Intensive ab initio Spanish Ia Autumn 5
CHN10010 Chinese Language Experience I Autumn and Spring (separate) 5
Stage 1 Options - German B)1 OF:
Please note that a combination of ab initio level German with ab initio Spanish is not possible.
     
Stage 1 Options - German C)1 OF:
Trimester 2- Select 1:
     
GER10020 German Language I b Spring 5
GER10110 German Beginners B Spring 5
Stage 1 Options - German C)1 OF:
Trimester 2- Select 1:
     
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
FIN20010 Principles of Finance Autumn 5
HRM20050 Comparative Human Resource Management Autumn 5
MKT20020 Marketing: Firms, Customers & Society Autumn 5
ACC20020 Management Accounting Autumn and Spring (separate) 5
BMGT20200 Studies in Global Operations Spring 5
MIS10050 Digital Technologies in Business Spring 5
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
Stage 2 Core Modules German
     
GER20200 Auf Deutsch Handeln Spring 5
Stage 2 Core Modules German
     
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.
     
ACC20010 Financial Accounting 2 Autumn 5
BMGT20220 High-tech Entrepreneurship Autumn 5
LAW10400 Business Law 1: Transactions, Negotiations and Organisations Autumn 5
MIS20070 Digital Society 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
BMGT20210 Business and the European Union Spring 5
MATH20320 Quantitative Methods in Business Spring 5
MIS10040 Web Design and Analytics Spring 5
MIS20010 Business 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 2 Options - German A)2 OF:
Students must take 10 credits from Level 2 language core modules. Students who have completed GER10020 at Stage 1 must select GER20060 AND GER20070. Students who completed GER10110 at Stage 1 must select GER20240 and GER20250.
     
GER20060 German Language II a Autumn 5
GER20240 German for Ex-Beginners A Autumn 5
GER20070 German Language II b Spring 5
GER20250 German for Ex-Beginners B Spring 5
Stage 2 Options - German A)2 OF:
Students must take 10 credits from Level 2 language core modules. Students who have completed GER10020 at Stage 1 must select GER20060 AND GER20070. Students who completed GER10110 at Stage 1 must select GER20240 and GER20250.
     
Stage 2 Options - German B)MIN2OF:
Select 2 Option Modules
     
GER20230 Transcultural Encounters 1 Autumn 5
GER20260 Radical Thinkers Autumn 5
GER20190 Grimms' Tales and Adaptations Spring 5
GER20270 Introduction to translation German/English-English/German Spring 5
Stage 2 Options - German B)MIN2OF:
Select 2 Option Modules
     
Stage 3 Core Modules
     
BMGT30420 Understanding the Host country Year-long (12 months) 5
Stage 3 Core Modules
     
Stage 3 Core Modules German
     
SLL30070 Language experience abroad Year-long (12 months) 5
Stage 3 Core Modules German
     
Stage 4 Core Modules
     
BMGT30300 Business Strategy Autumn 5
BMGT30340 New Venture Creation & Development Spring 5
Stage 4 Core Modules
     
Stage 4 Core Modules German
     
GER30080 German Language III a Autumn 5
GER30090 German Language III b Spring 5
Stage 4 Core Modules German
     
Stage 4 Options - B)MIN4OF:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. Ensure that you have selected your Core Business and Core Language Modules. 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
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
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
BMGT30440 Cultural Intelligence in Management Autumn and Spring (separate) 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
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 4 Options - B)MIN4OF:
Students must choose at least 4 option modules from the below list. Ensure that you have selected your Core Business and Core Language Modules. 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.
     
Stage 4 Options - C)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
LAW10400 Business Law 1: Transactions, Negotiations and Organisations 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
BMGT20160 Business and Social Enterprise Spring 5
BMGT20180 Wellbeing and Work Spring 5
BMGT20190 Introduction to Negotiations Spring 5
BMGT20210 Business and the European Union Spring 5
ECON20060 Irish Economy Spring 5
ECON20100 Game Theory Spring 5
ECON20130 Economic History: From the Middle Ages to the Second World War Spring 5
MATH20320 Quantitative Methods in Business Spring 5
MIS10040 Web Design and Analytics Spring 5
MIS20010 Business Analytics Spring 5
MIS20060 Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and Web3 Spring 5
MIS20090 Design Thinking Spring 5
Stage 4 Options - C)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 4 Options - German A)MIN2OF:
Students must complete 2 Option Modules. Additional option modules may be chosen in place of electives.
     
GER30130 Translating Contemporary Texts German-English (Advanced) Autumn 5
GER30210 Transcultural Encounters 2 Autumn 5
GER30230 ‘Belonging’ in German, Austrian and Swiss Cinema since 1990 Spring 5
GER30240 German Feminisms Since 1918 Spring 5
Stage 4 Options - German A)MIN2OF:
Students must complete 2 Option Modules. Additional option modules may be chosen in place of electives.
     

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