Course Overview
The UCD Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) degree has a long tradition at the forefront of business and management education in Ireland. The BComm provides a comprehensive and rigorous foundation in core business disciplines, whilst also allowing students to specialise in an area of business expertise. A globally-recognised business degree, designed for ambitious and achievement-orientated students who want to make a significant impact in the business world. Combining strong theoretical understanding with the practical skills needed for graduate employment, students are reassured of a challenging and relevant course for the modern business world.
You will learn about the recent themes and trends transforming the business landscape, such as globalisation, technological change, and environmental sustainability. Throughout their studies BComm students will develop a critical awareness of business trends, issues, and developments and learn to demonstrate a strong analytical orientation towards decision-making and problem-solving.
At the end of Stage 2 students have the opportunity to complete a year-long paid industry internship extending their degree to four years of progressing directly to final year. Students have the option to study abroad for a trimester in the Spring Trimester of Stage 2.
Quick Facts
3 years (4 with internship)
Duration
DN650
CAO Code
545
CAO Points 2024
265
Students
Why Quinn?
The Quinn Experience
The UCD Quinn School is a progressive and engaging environment, which places a strong emphasis on independent thought. The experience of studying here is like no other. You will work with the best business students from around the world. You will meet some of the world’s leading employers and interact with leading research-active lecturers.
Our focus is not only on providing education, but also on the skills necessary to succeed in the working world. Our School is a community-focused epicentre on the UCD campus for our students, and a space purpose-built for business education, formal and informal connecting, collaborating and continuous development.
At the heart of UCD Quinn School, is the exciting UCD Moore Centre for Business – a fresh canvas of active learning classrooms, digital collaboration spaces, a showcase auditorium, and extensive co-working zones providing the ideal setting to collaborate, experiment, and learn by doing. The UCD Moore Centre for Business was opened in 2019 following a €19 million investment.
The Student Experience
Shedrack Alli
When choosing a course to study, I really wanted to broaden my knowledge of business, while getting hands-on experience during my college years.
Studying Commerce has allowed me to gain a deeper knowledge of business and has helped identify special areas of interest to me. By studying in the Quinn School, I was able to take part in case competitions for KPMG and the Financial Times, and I have been given the opportunity to complete internships for both KPMG and Microsoft, which has given me the opportunity to put to use what I have learned in real-world scenarios.
I would recommend Commerce to anyone that wants to enhance their knowledge of business while getting the experience that can propel them beyond their undergraduate degree.
Shedrack Alli, BComm student
Nicole Matko
After attending the UCD Open Day, I knew UCD was where I wanted to pursue my further studies. The atmosphere on campus was buoyant and listening to academics speak about Commerce was eye opening. Hearing the vast array of opportunities for students is what made me apply. From the choice of completing a year-long paid internship, completing a semester abroad and being taught a wide array of modules by leading academics influenced my decision to place Commerce at the top of my CAO application. The UCD Quinn School has helped me work for a year in HR for a renowned construction company, be involved in the wider UCD community, meet amazing mentors and build the path towards my future career.
Nicole Matko, 2022 BComm graduate - current MSc Aviation Finance student at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.
Andy Lynch
UCD Quinn School and the internship programme gave me the opportunity to explore different business disciplines and gradually decide where I wanted to focus my time and early career. I work in marketing now, I benefit daily from the rounded business education I received at Quinn, especially given the fast paced, cross-team nature of my current role. A Commerce degree sets you up to be adaptable and that's enormously valuable in today's work environment.
Andy Lynch, Global Product Marketing Lead, Podcasts at YouTube - BComm graduate
Alli Donaghy
I picked Commerce at UCD because I wanted to study at Ireland's best business university. The programme is globally recognised and allowed me to develop my business acumen. Studies are tailored to your own interests by final year. Lectures are engaging and most assessments mirror the world of work: projects in small groups. My favourite modules included Green Ventures, Global Development and Digital Marketing. The programme instils the idea that business can (and should) be a force for good. There are many opportunities to get stuck in, in group projects, in societies and living on campus at UCD. My time at UCD Quinn set me up for my career in marketing. I would highly recommend Commerce at UCD to anyone considering their options.
Alli Donaghy, Communications Lead, Kerry - 2020 BComm graduate
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