1. + BComm (International Experience) Advisory Session October 2015 J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Dr Ann Torres Vice Dean Internationalisation Dr Gerard Turley BComm Programme Director Dr Deirdre Curran Academic co- ordinator BComm International Experience Year Ms Angela Teahan Placement Manager

2. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Global Learning and Work Experience Internationalisation is now a key priority for the School of Business & Economics B. Comm. International Experience Study abroad Possible to combine with work placement/internship Summer School Programmes in other countries Important opportunity to gain a competitive edge

3. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Eligibility Competitive process To be considered, students must have a minimum average of 50% in their first year commerce and second year semester one commerce examination results to apply, but places are not guaranteed Students must pass all modules on first attempt in second year commerce

4. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Fees The normal university fees are payable There is a tuition waiver with our partner host institutions abroad; i.e., no tuition is payable abroad Students who are eligible for grant support for third level education will continue to receive those grants The NUI Galway Fees Office will facilitate you in the processing of grant payments where the student is abroad and cannot sign for the grant if you made contact with them once you have been accepted for transfer to the four year BComm (International Experience) Degree Programme

5. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Models Model 1 Study abroad for both semesters at a partner university Model 2 Semester 1: Apply to seek a work placement Semester 2: Pursue international study in the USA, Hong Kong, Europe or Australia at a partner university

6. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Work placements & International Study Currently 28 students are participating in the International Experience year We plan to accommodate 35-40 students in 2016/2017 When you go to work as an intern in a business environment in Ireland and/or travel to study at a university in another country, you will act as an ambassador for the BComm programme, the School of Business and Economics, NUIG, and Ireland You are bound by NUIG’s code of conduct, even when studying abroad

7. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Placement Opportunities Students apply for a place as an intern Most internships are paid and some are unpaid An opportunity to … work in the area which is relevant to your degree programme develop and expand your skills build your CV differentiate yourself in the competitive graduate market place

8. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Placement Opportunities Host Companies J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

9. + Placement Opportunities Host Companies J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

10. + Assessment: Work Placement 1. Complete a weekly work-place learning journal 2. CV (required to attend CV & Interview workshops) 3. Skills assessment 4. Attend a debriefing session towards the end of your placement & present to your peers and Business School staff 5. Complete an evaluation 6. Must pass to progress to final year J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

11. + Application Process 1. Acceptance of offers: Mar 2016 2. Work closely with the School 3. Placement opportunities are circulated as they become available 4. Indicate expression of interest and send on CV/application form 5. Applications/CVs forwarded to employers 6. Employers shortlist for interview 7. Attend for interview 8. If offered the placement position, you must accept J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

12. + International Study: Modules Study business modules through English in one of our partner academic institutions There are no prescribed modules, but you must have your list of modules approved by: International Year BComm Co-ordinator Dr Deirdre Curran deirdre.curran@nuigalway.iedeirdre.curran@nuigalway.ie We advise you to choose courses of interest to you, and ensure you are not taking courses that will be part of your final year specialism when you return to NUI Galway to complete your degree studies

13. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics International Study: Our Policy and Practice Where possible we endeavour to send a minimum of two students to the same international study destination so they can support each other We try to send no more than four students to the same destination, to encourage students to engage with local and other international students so you may optimise the cultural experience

14. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Opportunity to Study Abroad Exclusive to BComm Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA (Scholarship) University of California (Competitive) Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Competitive) Uppsala Universitet, Sweden University of Groningen, Faculty of Economics and Business, Netherlands University of Applied Sciences, Steyr, Austria Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium ESC Rennes, France University of Technology, Sydney, Australia N.B. Additional partners may become available in 2016: University of Sodertorn, Sweden University of Helmstad, Sweden Aarhus University, Denmark Troyes University, France

15. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Opportunity to Study Abroad Shared with BIS & BComm If the BIS does not use all of its places, then it may be possible to study at: University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA Lehigh University College of Bus & Econ, Bethlehem, PA, USA Kogod School of Business, American University, WA DC, USA Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, USA Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA University of Hertfordshire, England N.B. Additional partners may become available in 2016: University of Lichtenstein ESC La Rochelle, France

16. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Opportunity to Study Abroad Shared with BComm Accounting & B Comm If the Bcomm Accounting does not use all of its places, then it may be possible to study at: SUNY (State University New York), Albany, NY, USA Canisius College, Buffalo, New York, USA Concordia College, Minnesota, USA ESC Dijon, Burgondy, France EBS Business School, Rheingau, Wiesbaden, Germany Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Competitive)

17. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Other Opportunities to Study Abroad Business Summer Schools Some partner Universities offer 1-2 week summer schools on occasion: University of Applied Sciences, Steyr, Austria ESC Rennes, Rennes, France We will advise you of these opportunities as they become available

18. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Funding and Scholarship For studying in Europe there is Erasmus funding, which has been in the region of €800 per semester, but may differ due budgetary considerations; see: http://www.nuigalway.ie/erasmus/outgoing/appl ication.html http://www.nuigalway.ie/erasmus/outgoing/appl ication.html For studying in in the USA or Hong Kong, there is a small travel grant for international study in the region of €300 per student Villanova Scholarship, is a highly prestigious award requiring an additional interview with the Villanova co-ordinator

19. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Progression to Final Year BComm You must pass your Internship placement You must take and pass a minimum number of modules during the period of study abroad to be agreed with the International Year BComm Co-ordinator Dr Deirdre Curran deirdre.curran@nuigalway.iedeirdre.curran@nuigalway.ie You will NOT be allowed to progress to your final year of commerce studies until you have successfully completed both semesters of the International Experience year

20. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Application Process Application closing date is in February 2016 Applications are reviewed to create a short list of eligible candidates Eligible candidates are interviewed to assess their suitability for placement/international study Interviews will take place in Feb 2016 Provisional offers of acceptance to transfer to the BComm (International Experience) Degree are made in March, with acceptance due by March 2016

21. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Application Process 2 Offers to progress to the BComm (International Experience) is conditional on passing all second year commerce examinations at the first sitting and achieving an overall average grade of 50% in second year commerce Those who apply and are accepted for the internship/international study model will need to make themselves available for interviews in Summer 2016 to secure a placement

22. + J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics To Learn More Information Session – Jan 2016 Applications/Interviews – Feb 2016 Discuss with the BComm International Experience team: Dr Deirdre Curran: deirdre.curran@nuigalway.iedeirdre.curran@nuigalway.ie Dr Gerard Turley: gerard.turley@nuigalway.iegerard.turley@nuigalway.ie Dr Ann Torres: ann.torres@nuigalway.ieann.torres@nuigalway.ie Ms Angela Teahan: angela.teahan@nuigalway.ieangela.teahan@nuigalway.ie Ms Mary Lyons & Ms Miriam Moylan, International Affairs Office: international@nuigalway.ieinternational@nuigalway.ie