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Accounting and Finance

What are the points for each programme?

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Exemptions with Accounting

What is the difference between Commerce in UCD & Accounting in DCU

DCU have more of an emphasis on Accounting, Finance & Tax than the other universities.  DCU provide a fast track lane to a professional

If I find the Maths hard, is there support in place in DCU to help me?

The entry requirements are generally O4 or H6 in Mathematics .  Everyone is coming in at the same level & modules are designed to cater for students at those levels.  If you do feel you need extra help & support, please speak to your class tutor to gain advice

How confident do you feel with where the company is going?

We will begin in this chapter by dealing with some general quantum mechanical ideas. Some of the statements will be quite precise, others only partially precise. It will be hard to tell you as we go along which is which, but by the time you have finished the rest of the book, you will understand in looking back which parts hold up and which parts were only explained roughly.

How confident do you feel with where the company is going?

We will begin in this chapter by dealing with some general quantum mechanical ideas. Some of the statements will be quite precise, others only partially precise. It will be hard to tell you as we go along which is which, but by the time you have finished the rest of the book, you will understand in looking back which parts hold up and which parts were only explained roughly.

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Business Studies

If I opt to do Intra when do I have to make this decision?

In second semester  of second year, you will choose whether to move directly to final year or to take a 11 month work placement.

What subjects can I specialise in for my final year?

In your final year you will be able to specialise in one of five key areas of business:

Finance
Management of Operations
Marketing
Human Resource Management
Business Analytics
Business Economics

Can I do Teaching if I do this programme?

The course is suitable for those who wish to pursue a career in teaching Business Studies to higher leaving certificate level.                                           

Sometimes people ring up to say the Teaching Council website says that they can teach Accounting and Economics.  In this case say that the Council has included stricter conditions requiring a subject (eg Economics) to constitute at least 30% of a degree.  While there is no difficulty in proving that a BBS graduate has a degree with at least 30% Business, it is more difficult to make a case for Accounting  are final year specialisms. As Business Economics is now a final year specialism, we hope the Teaching Council will now recognise those students who take this specialism as qualified to teach Business and Economics at second level.

What exemptions can I get from this programme?

Depending on the specialisms taken you may qualify for exemptions from the examinations of professional bodies in Marketing and Accounting.

How confident do you feel with where the company is going?

We will begin in this chapter by dealing with some general quantum mechanical ideas. Some of the statements will be quite precise, others only partially precise. It will be hard to tell you as we go along which is which, but by the time you have finished the rest of the book, you will understand in looking back which parts hold up and which parts were only explained roughly.

If you opt to do Finance in final year you can receive some exemptions but this is subject to approval by relevant  Accounting bodies. Subject to approval, BS students who specialise in Finance are eligible to apply for the CAP1 Finance exemption from Chartered Accountants Ireland.

If I do a level 6 FETAC course will this allow me to apply for the Business Studies programme in DCU?

Yes, for details of FETAC requirements please click here:-

 http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac_search

 Your application would be reviewed and considered by the programme chair on the basis of your performance, availability of places in the Business Studies course and similarity of course material.

Can I transfer from another university to DCU to study Business Studies?

Business Studies is the largest programme in DCU so we only accept a very small number of transfer students into BS each year. The criteria used to assess applications are as follows:

(a) availability of places;

(b) compatibility of the applicant's current programme content with DC111; and

(c) the applicant's performance on their programme to date.

If you wish to apply, please complete the transfer form on the DCU Registry web page http://www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfs/R10.pdf.

The closing date for transfers in July 1st and no applications are considered before this date. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of July.

 At present we do have links with Colaiste Dhulaigh in Coolock where we allow direct entry into Year 2 of BS in DCU subject to students attaining a distinction in the FETAC level 6 Business Studies course in Colaiste Dhulaigh.

Exemptions regarding the Finance specialism

Students taking the Business Studies degree are entitled to apply for exemptions from certain professional bodies such as CIMA and CAI. These exemptions are subject to annual review and revision by the professional associations. Last year the Business Studies programme underwent considerable revision and changes were made to core modules and final year specialisms. We submitted the revised structure for approval by CAI and they have decided that they will award the CAP1 exemption in Finance to BS students as follows:

"We will award exemption from Finance for students graduating in 2014 and 2015 who have an overall 2.2. degree with a clear pass (without compensation) in the relevant modules with a pass mark of 50% in module EF209 Financial Management".

 Graduates 2014: Modules are AC115/AC116; EF209/EF307/EF306

Graduates 2015: Modules are AC115/AC116: EF209/EF307/EF309

Therefore, if you choose the revised Finance specialism and meet the above criteria, you will be eligible for the CAP1 exemption in Finance.

(This refers to the Finance specialism)       

Do you need to have business to do this programme?

No you do not need to do business studies in the leaving cert to do this course.

In addition to the general entry requirements the following apply:

OC3 or HD3 in Mathematics.

[The minimum general entry requirement for entry to DCU is the equivalent to a Leaving Certificate grade C3 in two higher level subjects and grade D3 in four ordinary or higher level subjects, to include Mathematics and either English or Irish.

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Business Studies International/Global Business

What is the difference between International & Global Business?

Main difference is that Global Business is a double-degree. Upon successful completion of the programme students are awarded with a degree from DCU - and also from the partner university (In Germany, Spain, France, Canada or US).

2) There are no work placements on INTB. On Global Business there are two, - one in Ireland in year 2 of the programme and another one whilst abroad (in year 3 or 4).

3) Finally, on INTB students spend only year 3 abroad, before returning to DCU for final year. On Global Business they spend 2 years abroad (years 3 & 4). 

In Global Business, Language and culture: For students on DC112, DC113 and DC114, the course includes the study of European political, cultural and social developments. These are combined with the study of French, German or Spanish, which will be your working language of Years Three and Four of the course. Overseas students have the opportunity to learn another European Language or Chinese in Years One and Two.

Students on the USA and Canada courses, study North American history, politics and business practice, and also have the option to study a second language.

Who are our partnering universities in China?

Our Chinese INTB partners are as follows: 

 

Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing (CUEB, https://english.cueb.edu.cn/

Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE)  http://eng.suibe.edu.cn/

Shantou University (http://english.stu.edu.cn/index.php)

Northeastern University, Shenyang  https://english.neu.edu.cn/3544/listm.htm

Who are our partnering universities in Japan?

Our Partners in Japan are as follows:

Waesda,

Kobe

Takasaki

Toyo

Sophia University

Do I need proficiency in a language to do International Business in the Language.

A basic knowledge of  French and German is required, as in 1st year they start at intermediate level. While for Chinese and Japanese they start from a beginner level.

 

You still need a proficiency in a language if you are studying Japanese or Chinese.  (Any language bar english or irish)

Do I need proficiency in a language to do Global Business?
  • For Global Business France, Germany, and Spain, a Leaving Cert entry requirement of H4 minimum in the corresponding language
  • For Global Business Canada and USA, no language is required
What is the partner university in Global Business USA

The partner has yet to be defined but it will be in a high quality institution.

Accommodation Sourcing on my year abroad

Students are required to source their own accommodation & fund this.  Re Global Business / International Business, the cohort of students returning generally help those heading over to the country. For example the students sell on their furniture etc.  You will travel with other students so can share accommodation.

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Digital Business and Innovation

Do you have exams?

You don’t do large exams at the end of the year but you will have continuous assessment projects and smaller exams

Careers?

DBI will prepare you for key roles in digital business and to succeed in a dynamic, uncertain and global marketplace.  You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to use emerging digital technologies to develop or re-imagine products and services and transform business processes.

Industry Connections

There will be touchpoints with industry

throughout the year, including hackathons,

design sprints, mentoring relationships,

and immersive learning experiences

in which you will be given real world

business challenges or opportunities

to sense-check ideas and solutions.

How confident do you feel with where the company is going?

We will begin in this chapter by dealing with some general quantum mechanical ideas. Some of the statements will be quite precise, others only partially precise. It will be hard to tell you as we go along which is which, but by the time you have finished the rest of the book, you will understand in looking back which parts hold up and which parts were only explained roughly.

How confident do you feel with where the company is going?

We will begin in this chapter by dealing with some general quantum mechanical ideas. Some of the statements will be quite precise, others only partially precise. It will be hard to tell you as we go along which is which, but by the time you have finished the rest of the book, you will understand in looking back which parts hold up and which parts were only explained roughly.

How confident do you feel with where the company is going?

We will begin in this chapter by dealing with some general quantum mechanical ideas. Some of the statements will be quite precise, others only partially precise. It will be hard to tell you as we go along which is which, but by the time you have finished the rest of the book, you will understand in looking back which parts hold up and which parts were only explained roughly.

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Aviation Management with Pilot Studies

How confident do you feel with where the company is going?

We will begin in this chapter by dealing with some general quantum mechanical ideas. Some of the statements will be quite precise, others only partially precise. It will be hard to tell you as we go along which is which, but by the time you have finished the rest of the book, you will understand in looking back which parts hold up and which parts were only explained roughly.

How confident do you feel with where the company is going?

We will begin in this chapter by dealing with some general quantum mechanical ideas. Some of the statements will be quite precise, others only partially precise. It will be hard to tell you as we go along which is which, but by the time you have finished the rest of the book, you will understand in looking back which parts hold up and which parts were only explained roughly.

How confident do you feel with where the company is going?

We will begin in this chapter by dealing with some general quantum mechanical ideas. Some of the statements will be quite precise, others only partially precise. It will be hard to tell you as we go along which is which, but by the time you have finished the rest of the book, you will understand in looking back which parts hold up and which parts were only explained roughly.

How confident do you feel with where the company is going?

We will begin in this chapter by dealing with some general quantum mechanical ideas. Some of the statements will be quite precise, others only partially precise. It will be hard to tell you as we go along which is which, but by the time you have finished the rest of the book, you will understand in looking back which parts hold up and which parts were only explained roughly.

How confident do you feel with where the company is going?

We will begin in this chapter by dealing with some general quantum mechanical ideas. Some of the statements will be quite precise, others only partially precise. It will be hard to tell you as we go along which is which, but by the time you have finished the rest of the book, you will understand in looking back which parts hold up and which parts were only explained roughly.

How confident do you feel with where the company is going?

We will begin in this chapter by dealing with some general quantum mechanical ideas. Some of the statements will be quite precise, others only partially precise. It will be hard to tell you as we go along which is which, but by the time you have finished the rest of the book, you will understand in looking back which parts hold up and which parts were only explained roughly.

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Marketing, Innovation and Technology

What is the length ofthe programme?

4 Years

What is the structure of the programme?

This is a four year programme, you will spend a year on intra in year 3. Alternatively, you could choose to study abroad for the 3rd year in one of our list of partner universities.

Is there Intra on this programme?

There is one year intra on the programme in year 3. You could be working with organisations like LinkedIN, Enterprise Ireland, Heineken, Fiat, Bord Bia, Kerry Foods, Johnson & Johnson and many more!

What is this programme about?

This programme prepares you for a career in the world of innovation, marketing, new product development, digital -you

zone in particularly on the marketing of high technology products and services. Industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, consumer goods, telecoms, software and many roles in the public sector. The objective of the course is to equip you with the skills required to achieve marketing success within these industries.

What kind of career can't go into?

You will be able to work in cross functional teams that research, design and market new products and services.

Can I get any exemptions from this programme?

With this programme your cross-disciplinary skills set will be
recognised by graduate membership of the Irish Computer
Society.

You will also be eligible for the graduateship examination of the
Irish Marketing Institute, the professional body for marketing
professionals in Ireland.

If I am a student of DCU on another programme who do I contact if I want to transfer to the MINT programme?

You must contact the chair of the programme that you are currently on and also the chair of the MINT programme.

If I do a level 5 FETAC course will this allow me to apply for the MINT programme?

Yes you can apply through the CAO.

I’m just enquiring about the Year 3 placement and what countries that includes

The third year of the programme is designed as either:

A one year, full-time paid work placement (INTRA)

A one year study abroad opportunity.

What kind of things are taught on the curriculum?

The current modules taken on the programme are available on our website. Reading lists and course materials are updated on an annual basis.

What PLC courses would allow me entry into this course.

Please see the link below. https://careersportal.ie/courses/coursedetail.php?course_id=30

How confident do you feel with where the company is going?

We will begin in this chapter by dealing with some general quantum mechanical ideas. Some of the statements will be quite precise, others only partially precise. It will be hard to tell you as we go along which is which, but by the time you have finished the rest of the book, you will understand in looking back which parts hold up and which parts were only explained roughly.

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Why DCU Business School?

If I don’t get the place I want & I do a FETAC Level Programme, am I guaranteed a place next year
  • For students who do not get a place for 2018-2019, they could do a FETAC level 5 in Business and reapply to the programme through the CAO next year
  • They must ensure that they do the right FETAC level 5 course to be eligible to apply for DC111
  • Eligible courses are available on the CAO website, and in the table below
  • Applicants who complete the FETAC level 5 course should apply to DC111 through the CAO and not directly to DCU
  • Applicants must get minimum 5 distinctions, and a distinction in Maths module listed below, but this does not guarantee a place. Places are decided upon by merit, and there are 10% of places reserved for FETAC applicants (roughly 20 places each year).
    • For students who do not get a place for 2018-2019, they could do a FETAC level 5 in Business and reapply to the programme through the CAO next year
    • They must ensure that they do the right FETAC level 5 course to be eligible to apply for DC111
    • Eligible courses are available on the CAO website, and in the table below
    • Applicants who complete the FETAC level 5 course should apply to DC111 through the CAO and not directly to DCU
    • Applicants must get minimum 5 distinctions, and a distinction in Maths module listed below, but this does not guarantee a place. Places are decided upon by merit, and there are 10% of places reserved for FETAC applicants (roughly 20 places each year). 

    BBSXX
    5M2102
    BBSAX
    5M2468
    BBSIT
    5M2111
    BMXXX
    5M2069

    Distinction in B20029 or 5N2066 or C20139 or 5N1833 (or O4/H6 or better in LCE Maths).
    Distinctions in 5 modules.

What is the difference between Best in Trinity & Business in DCU

Business Studies is very practical.  Our programme is a very young programme so we have created links with Industry to separate ourselves from other universities.  Our programme has hands on work experience in Year 3.

If somebody wants to apply from outside the EU what do you do?

Speak with DCU Global Office via https://www.dcu.ie/global

Are all of our undergraduate programmes B.A.

All of our undergraduate programmes are B.A. except for MINT and AMPS which is BSc and BS which is a Bachelor

Do the students get paid on Intra?

The answer is YES

How confident do you feel with where the company is going?

We will begin in this chapter by dealing with some general quantum mechanical ideas. Some of the statements will be quite precise, others only partially precise. It will be hard to tell you as we go along which is which, but by the time you have finished the rest of the book, you will understand in looking back which parts hold up and which parts were only explained roughly.