CUBS Undergraduate Prospectus 2023

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BUSINESS SCHOOL

“Welcome to Cork University Business School. We strongly believe that we owe it to our students to challenge them –so that we can help you to achieve your full potential as you begin the journey to a very successful career in the global business economy. To that end you will find that all of our programmes over a range of learning experiences through class work, individual assignments, group projects and industry-based work placements. We want you to remember your time with us as among the most satisfying, challenging and rewarding periods of your life in terms of learning, personal development and your intellectual growth.

Our commitment to you is that we will make your experience of studying in Cork University Business School enjoyable and simulating in a shared journey of discovery, development, mutual support and respect.”

PROFESSOR THIA HENNESSY, DEAN OF CORK UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

STUDENTS!

GRADUATE PROFILE

“I am Head of Product Innovation for Digital Capability at a global Pharmaceutical company called Novartis.

The BSc in International Development gave me diverse skills that I have applied in many different industries”

STUDENT PROFILE SHANE BARRETT BSC ACCOUNTING, YEAR 3

“Having studied some business subjects for my Leaving Cert, I knew that was the sector within which I wanted to further my career. The BSc Accounting degree (CK202) in particular was a course I knew I would enjoy so CUBS was the perfect place to study it”

TARA M c GRATH BSC INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CORK UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

CK201 Commerce page 242

CK202 Accounting page 244

CK203 Business Information Systems page 246

CK204 Finance page 248

CK212 Economics (through Transformational Learning) page 250

CK213 Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship page 252

CK214 International Development page 254

CK215 International Business with Languages page 256

CUBS FACTOIDS:

CUBS is accredited by the AACSB (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and AMBA (Association of MBAs), making it a double accredited Business School, of which there are fewer than 200 worldwide

Professor Wim Naudé, Dr Carol Power and Dr Carol Kelleher were granted prestigious Irish Research Council (IRC) New Foundations awards. This unique IRC scheme encourages researchers and community organisations to collaborate on projects that have a tangible impact on societal issues

CUBS has quickly grown to become Ireland’s largest business school, producing over 1,000 globally-focussed graduates annually

Cork University Business School was founded in 2015, building on over a century of business education in UCC

The experience of studying within a unified school allows you to explore business subjects such as Accounting & Finance, Business Information Systems, Economics, Management and Marketing, and Food Business and Development

COMMERCE BComm (Honours)

DURATION 4 Years

MINIMUM CAO POINTS REQUIRED 2022 508

CAO POINTS RANGE 2022 508-625

APPROXIMATE AVAILABLE PLACES 215

LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. Subjects must include Irish, English, Mathematics, another language and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

APPROXIMATE MATURE STUDENT PLACES 21

APPROXIMATE QQI/FE STUDENT PLACES 15

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

www.ucc.ie/ugi

QQI/FE STUDENTS www.ucc.ie/qqi/bl

COURSE PAGE ONLINE

www.ucc.ie/en/ck201

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr Lawrence Dooley

Dr Rosemary Murphy, BComm Programme Directors

bcommdirector@ucc.ie

www.cubsucc.com/programmes/ug/ck201/

GRADUATE PROFILE

NIALL HORGAN

Co-founder Gym+Coffee

“Choosing the BComm course at UCC was one of the best decisions I have made and it really set me up for future success in my career. For me, I was slightly unsure of the career path I wanted to take and the BComm really helped me to understand what parts of business I was most interested in. The course is a perfect launch pad for those interested in business as it equips you with a practical grounding in essential aspects of business including marketing, accounting, management, IT and law. After I completed the BComm I was able to use my knowledge to begin my career at some amazing companies like Sky, Twitter and Slack. Since then I have founded my own company Gym+Coffee (with a fellow BComm graduate), and as we grow our business, it has been very reassuring to see how beneficial my BComm knowledge, network and experience continue to be.”

www.ucc.ie/en/ck201

WHAT IS COMMERCE?

Commerce encompasses the legal, socio-economic, political and technology systems that make it possible to conduct business and exchange goods and services, and our degree facilitates the demands of this essential component of society. Our Commerce programme is an internationally recognised business degree for students who want to make an impact in the wider world and the future of business.

WHY UCC?

The Commerce programme has a long-established pedigree in the University and has been in existence for over 100 years, and to this day it continues to be one of the more popular programmes in the Business School, with the highest intake of students. Our Commerce programme is led by a dynamic academic team who collaborate with our industry partners to meet the ever-changing demands of business and industry. Irish and multinational businesses are essential to our economy and you will learn to contribute to this by gaining exposure to a wide range of subjects, including: accounting and financial services; economics and law; food business and development; information systems and technology; innovation and leadership; management and marketing.

If you study Commerce at UCC you will benefit from research-led academics and our strong links with business and industry partners. Our leading academics will challenge you to think differently and prepare you to make a positive, innovative difference to the business landscape. We are fortunate in the College to have access to 13 research centres within the Cork University Business School (CUBS) and details of these research centres can be found at: www.cubsucc.com/research-centres/

WHAT WILL HELP YOU?

If you are curious about the nature of business but are unsure of which business area you are best suited to specialise in, this degree might be a good option for you. It is helpful to have Mathematics (a good standard of Ordinary Level will suffice) and English. Business, Accounting and Economics are useful but not necessary as all our first-year subjects are taught at an introductory level.

COURSE STRUCTURE

This four-year programme is designed to help you gain the theoretical and practical skills required for the employment market in business. The first year of the programme lays the foundation with the introductory business modules and development of critical thinking skills. Second year expands on your theoretical knowledge and prepares you for the internship experience through presentation and interview skills and group projects. Third year provides the option to study abroad, undertake a paid business internship or research project. You choose your area of specialisation in fourth year from a range of five employment-led thematic majors: Business and Financial Markets; Human Resources and Leadership; Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategy; Markets and Consumer Understanding; Operations and Supply Chains.

FIRST YEAR MODULES

All modules are 5 credits unless otherwise stated.

AC1100 Introduction to Accounting, BU1000

Developing Critical Thinking Skills, EC1207 Principles of the Micro Economy, EC1208 Principles of the Macro Economy, FE1101 Introduction to Food Business and Development, IS1105 Business Information Systems, LW1108 Introduction to the Legal System, LW1109 Introduction to Business Law, MA1100 Introductory Mathematics for Business I, MG1000 Principles of Management, MG1002 Foundations of Marketing, ST1023 Introduction to Business Statistics.

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WORK PLACEMENT

The Transferable Skills Work Placement module (BU3001) in third year provides you with the exciting opportunity to undertake either a work placement or a business research project over six months, as part of your programme of studies. The purpose of work placement is to complement classroom teaching by exposing you to work practices in commercial and other relevant organisations. It involves six months of work experience on an employer’s site, where you will have the opportunity to put into practice the theories and methodologies studied on the programme. If entrepreneurship is your area of interest you may have the exciting opportunity to work with a start-up via our award-winning graduate business incubation hub – IGNITE (www.ucc.ie/en/ignite/).

Alternatively, you can opt for the Transferable Skills Research Project module (BU3002) where you will work independently to explore a business-related research topic of interest and you will be supervised by a member of academic staff. Each of these options will give you practical business experience that will enhance your CV and equip you with a range of skills including communication, critical thinking, group work and reasoning as well as a contemporary understanding of business theories and practice.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The objective of our Commerce degree is to produce graduates who can contribute immediately in the business community, having benefitted from industry involvement in the development and delivery of the programme. During this course you will have developed key professional and practical skills that are very attractive to potential employers on graduation. A wide variety of careers will be available to you, including accounting, advertising, banking, consulting, finance, human resources, management, manufacturing, marketing, project management, retail, taxation, teaching, and tourism. Recent graduates have found work with a diverse range of employers, including Accenture, AIB, Apple, Avery Dennison, Bank of Ireland, Cork Education Support Centre, Dairygold, Dell EMC, Deloitte, Enterprise Ireland, Ernst & Young, EUI, Global Shares, GlobeTech, Insight Insurance, Kerry Group, KPMG, National Treasury Management Agency, PwC, and RBC Royal Bank, amongst others.

GRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS

There is a wide range of Master’s degree programmes (both taught and research-led), as well as Doctorate degree programmes, available to our BComm graduates. Some of these options include MSc Design Development of Digital Business, MSc Finance (Asset Management), MSc Finance (Banking Risk Management), MSc Finance (Corporate Finance), MSc Food Business & Innovation, MSc Human Resources, MSc Information Systems for Business, MSc MIMAS, MSc Project Management.

STUDY ABROAD

In third year, a number of our students choose to study abroad in our partner business schools in the US, Canada, Europe and Singapore. Some students spend the first semester abroad and return home in time to complete the work placement programme. Other students spend the full academic year abroad, with many of these arranging their own summer internships in the US and Ireland.

ACCOUNTING BSc (Honours)

DURATION 4 Years

MINIMUM CAO POINTS REQUIRED 2022 507

CAO POINTS RANGE 2022 507-625

APPROXIMATE AVAILABLE PLACES 75 LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. Subjects must include Irish, English, Mathematics, another language and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

APPROXIMATE MATURE STUDENT PLACES 7

APPROXIMATE QQI/FE STUDENT PLACES N/A

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

www.ucc.ie/ugi

QQI/FE STUDENTS www.ucc.ie/qqi/bl

COURSE PAGE ONLINE www.ucc.ie/en/ck202

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr Peter Cleary

Ms Brona Meenan

Dr Elisabetta Barone

bscaccounting@ucc.ie www.cubsucc.com/programmes/ug/ck202/

WHAT IS ACCOUNTING?

Accounting is the language of business. Today’s modern accountants are highly qualified hybrid professionals who influence and make strategic decisions on how a business makes use of its limited resources to maximise its potential. Accounting also enables users of accounting information (both financial and non-financial) to analyse and measure business success.

WHY UCC?

Our BSc Accounting degree is the most direct way to develop a career in the accounting profession. Our programme offers extensive exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies, such as Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA),Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), CPA Ireland, and other related bodies. Qualified professional accountants are the preferred choice of employers, both in Ireland and overseas. As a graduate of the BSc Accounting degree you will have the ability to work at home and abroad, having acquired broad business and analytical skills encompassing finance, economics, data analytics, information systems, law, management, marketing and taxation. This skillset is widely sought after by employers in all areas of business and our graduates regularly return to the employer they worked with during their work placement in third year.

At UCC we are fortunate to have access to the research centres of the Cork University Business School (CUBS); further details of these centres of excellence can be found at: www.cubsucc.com/research-centres/

WHAT WILL HELP YOU?

While it may be helpful to have Accounting, Business Studies, and Economics at Leaving Certificate level, it is not essential as these subjects will all be covered in your first year.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Our BSc Accounting programme is a distinctive broad-based business degree. It is unique in that it prepares students for a career in business and finance and for the pursuit of a professional accounting qualification, to further enhance career progression in business. Students have the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects including finance,

law, management, economics, data analytics, information systems, accounting, marketing and statistics. The programme is delivered by top-tier, friendly and supportive lecturers. The programme boasts relatively small class sizes compared to other business programmes (approximately 80 students). This creates a student-friendly environment in which students benefit from high levels of guidance, support and peer networking, forming an excellent foundation for the development of life skills, critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork. The degree is designed to produce high-quality graduates equipped with skills to succeed in a variety of diverse roles while also offering a fast track route to the career of a professional accountant.

FIRST YEAR MODULES

All modules are 5 credits unless otherwise stated.

AC1103 Financial Accounting Fundamentals, AC1104 Accounting for Partnerships & Companies, AC1107 Investment in Capital Assets, AC1108

Introduction to Valuation & Risk, AC1109

Management Accounting: Principles & Concepts, AC1115 Management Accounting: Cost & Control Systems, EC1202 Economic Reasoning for Business, EC1203 Macroeconomic Context & Business, IS1106 Introduction to Information Systems, IS1107 Information Systems for the Networked Enterprise, ST1023 Introduction to Business Statistics, ST2200 Methods of Business Statistics.

GRADUATE PROFILE

BRENDAN FOLEY

Finance Manager, Johnson and Johnson

“What I found interesting about this course is the wide spectrum of subject matter (in addition to accounting) covered. The six-month work placement enables students to work in some of the world’s top companies and enhances prospects of returning to that employer on graduation. The degree gave me the knowledge, experience and confidence to work with the largest professional services firm in the world.”

WORK PLACEMENT

In third year you can complete a six-month paid work placement in Semester 2. This is organised by UCC Career Services and often takes place with some of the world’s leading firms, at home or abroad, such as AIB, Apple, Citco, Deloitte, Eli Lilly, EY Ireland, FDC, KPMG, and PwC. Students build on their accounting and business knowledge during placement, supported by both academic and business mentors. These highly regarded placements offer you the chance to successfully apply and contextualise your academic studies, develop professional skills, and explore potential career opportunities.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The majority of our graduates go on to qualify as professional accountants, and subsequently pursue successful careers in a diverse range of sectors. Careers include advisory roles, business analysts, business owners, finance managers, investment managers, risk management, teaching, as well as professional accountants. The recruitment of our graduates remains exceptionally high among leading firms, nationally and internationally. Employment prospects are excellent with 100% of recent graduates in employment or further study. As a professional accountant, you will have an interesting and well-rewarded career.

GRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS

There are many options for further study after graduation. Our graduates have a large number of courses to choose from including: Master of Accounting (MAcc); MSc Corporate Finance; MSc Finance (Asset Management); MIMAS; MSc Information Systems for Business Performance; and LLM Business Law.

Question Time...

Do I need Accounting or Higher Level Mathematics at Leaving Certificate level?

We assume no prior knowledge of accounting or business-related subjects, and you will be given a thorough introduction to all the applicable business modules during first year. We do require Ordinary Level Mathematics for entry. (See Leaving Certificate entry requirements.)

DURATION 4 Years

MINIMUM CAO POINTS REQUIRED 2022 458

CAO POINTS RANGE 2022 458-613

APPROXIMATE AVAILABLE PLACES 150 LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. Subjects must include Irish, English, Mathematics, another language and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

APPROXIMATE MATURE STUDENT PLACES 15

APPROXIMATE QQI/FE STUDENT PLACES 10

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

www.ucc.ie/ugi

QQI/FE STUDENTS www.ucc.ie/qqi/bl

COURSE PAGE ONLINE www.ucc.ie/en/ck203

CONTACT INFORMATION bis@ucc.ie

www.cubsucc.com/programmes/ug/ck203/

GRADUATE PROFILE

GRACE FILEN

Solutions Engineer, Salesforce

“Studying Business Information Systems at UCC gives you a brilliant foundation of knowledge across both Information Systems and Commerce modules. During the four years I was able to discover where my main interests lie: for me, it was with cloud computing and big data but I believe my insights into the vast number of other topic areas covered during the course will be invaluable as I continue in my career.”

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BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS BSc (Honours)

WHAT IS BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS?

Business Information Systems (BIS) professionals design, build, and manage Information Technology (IT) systems to solve the problems of individuals, organisations and societies. As IT has become pervasive in all areas of society and industry, in every country in the world, BIS graduates find their knowledge and skills to be highly sought after in domains such as technology, business services, data analytics, business consulting, financial services, health, manufacturing, entertainment and media, public sector services, non-profit organisations, and the retail industry.

WHY UCC?

If you study BIS at UCC you will be supported by an expert team of academic, administrative and technical staff members. Our department also collaborates with external business and industry experts, who feature strongly in our timetable across all four years of the programme, ensuring that we are kept up-to-date with new and exciting opportunities in business. BIS is unique as it has its own in-house, dedicated team for an Industry Work Placement which can take place at home or abroad, be it Dublin, Edinburgh, Boston or New York. This ensures that you will get a tailored experience throughout the process of preparing, completing and reflecting on your placement experience.

Our BIS programme has accreditation from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). Students undertaking specific IIBA endorsed modules in final year accumulate professional development hours that count towards eligibility for the IIBA Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) professional qualification.

We are fortunate to have access to the research centres of the Cork University Business School (CUBS), and BIS staff are involved in many internationally funded projects in the areas of health, finance and resilience. Further details of these research centres can be found at: www.cubsucc.com/ departments/business-information-systems/

WHAT WILL HELP YOU?

An interest in business, a good standard of mathematics (honours not required), and an aptitude for problem-solving and coding will help you to enjoy and succeed in this course, but all of these topics are covered at an introductory level in your first year.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The goals of this four-year degree programme are three-fold: to provide you with a worthwhile and memorable student experience; to let you engage with peers and business to cultivate cutting-edge skills in business and IT; and to learn how to leverage and exploit knowledge to devise novel IT solutions for business. Our BIS Advisory Board, incorporating a number of senior business executives, advises and ensures that the BIS undergraduate programme is world-class, relevant, and attractive to business nationally and internationally. Our curriculum will provide you with knowledge and skills in the areas of business and organisations, IT hardware and software, problem-solving, data analysis, along with personal and professional development.

Delivery typically includes lectures, tutorials, and practical/laboratory work in the BIS labs working with hardware and software. For some modules you will also take written exams in December and May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment including essays, individual and group projects, multiple-choicequestion exams, and in-class exams.

FIRST YEAR MODULES

All modules are 5 credits unless otherwise stated.

CORE: IS1108 Information Systems in Global Organisations, IS1109 Business Systems Analysis and Design, AC1113 Principles of Accounting, EC1212 Economics of Business I, IS1110 Foundations of Programming for Information Systems 1, IS1111 Foundations of Programming for Information Systems 2, ST1023 Introduction to Business Statistics, IS1112 Principles of Information Technology, IS1113 Web Development, IS1115 Personal Development and Ethics for IS Professionals 1, AC1114 Introduction to Management Accounting.

ELECTIVES: Students choose to undertake one of the following elective modules: MG1004 Principles of Management and Organisation, MG1003 Introduction to Marketing.

WORK PLACEMENT

In third year, students undertake a six-month paid work placement after end of year examinations in March. This is organised directly by the BIS Department who support students in CV preparation and interview techniques, and ensure job readiness. BIS students undertake placement with major multinationals and innovative start-ups based in Ireland, UK, and the USA, and work in a variety of sectors, including financial services and insurance, health and pharmaceuticals, business and technology consulting, utilities, and other industries.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Our graduates bring expert knowledge of business domains and the application of innovative information systems technology to the workplace. You will garner excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach to teamwork and an inventive problemsolving approach to modern business concerns. There are endless permutations open to you as a BIS graduate and you might become a business or systems analyst, consultant, user experience (UX) analyst, management accountant, data analyst, project manager, application developer, database administrator, or web programmer. Or indeed you may choose to become an entrepreneur and set up your own company!

As a BIS graduate you will be in high demand and earn a competitive starting salary in most companies. The 2020 Graduate Outcome Survey outlines the large variety of employers for our graduates, including Accenture, AIB, AIG, Apple, Bank of America, BDO Eaton Square, Clearstream, Cognex, Deloitte, Ericsson, Ernst & Young, Fidelity Investments, Grant Thornton, Kerry Group, Musgrave Group, PwC, and Workday amongst others.

GRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS

Approximately 15% of our BIS graduates choose to continue their studies. Popular courses for BIS graduates at UCC are: MSc Business Information & Analytics Systems; MSc Cyber Risk for Business; MSc Computing Science; MSc Corporate Finance; MSc Data Science & Analytics; MSc Food Marketing; MSc Innovation in European Business; MSc Management & Marketing; MSc Corporate Finance; MSc Financial Economics; MSc Finance (Asset Management); Professional Master of Education. It is also possible to continue on to PhD by Research.

FINANCE BSc (Honours)

DURATION 4 Years

MINIMUM CAO POINTS REQUIRED 2022 577

CAO POINTS RANGE 2022 577-625

APPROXIMATE AVAILABLE PLACES 85 LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. Subjects must include Irish, English, Mathematics, another language and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

APPROXIMATE MATURE STUDENT PLACES 9

APPROXIMATE QQI/FE STUDENT PLACES N/A

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

www.ucc.ie/ugi

QQI/FE STUDENTS www.ucc.ie/qqi/bl

COURSE PAGE ONLINE www.ucc.ie/en/ck204

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr Meadhbh Sherman bscfinance@ucc.ie

Mr. David Humphreys bscfinance@ucc.ie www.cubsucc.com/programmes/ug/ck204/

WHAT IS FINANCE?

Finance is concerned with the operation of financial markets and the valuation of financial assets, in particular for the stock, bond, foreign exchange and interest rate markets. Movements in financial markets are driven by information, risk and uncertainty, which in turn provide the foundation for understanding strategic business decision-making.

WHY UCC?

Our BSc Finance degree is accredited by the Chartered Accountants Ireland, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Irish Tax Institute. The degree is based equally on the subject areas of corporate finance and financial economics and this focused combination of finance and economics, together with accounting modules, means that our graduates are ideally placed for front-line careers in finance, such as in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), or in the City of London and beyond.

The Cork University Business School (CUBS) is Ireland’s largest business school, and our graduates contribute immediately to the financial services industry. We have access to the 13 research centres located in CUBS which means that you will benefit from a broad range of cutting-edge research from such institutes as the Centre for Investment Research (CIR), the Centre for Resilience and Business Continuity (CRBC), and the Financial Services Innovation Centre (FSIC). More about these centres, and others, can be found at: www.cubsucc.com/research-centres/

WHAT WILL HELP YOU?

Although not required, business subjects, such as Accounting and Economics, are helpful.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The BSc Finance degree is a four-year programme with a focus on finance, accounting and economics modules. In third year of the programme students undertake a paid work placement in investment banking, accountancy, stock broking, management consultancy and insurance firms. On successful completion of this programme, graduates should be able to: communicate and work effectively to a professional standard; demonstrate analytical and

problem solving skills associated with effective practice; engage in the application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings; demonstrate a wide range of capabilities in corporate finance, financial economics and accounting; identify financial problems, and analyse their impact and formulate solutions using your knowledge of finance, economics, accounting and information technology.

FIRST YEAR MODULES

All modules are 5 credits unless otherwise stated.

AC1103 Financial Accounting Fundamentals, AC1104 Accounting for Partnerships and Companies, AC1105 Investment Analysis, AC1106 Introduction to Asset Valuation, AC1109 Management Accounting: Principles and Concepts, AC1115 Management Accounting: Cost & Control Systems, EC1200 Quantitative Techniques for Economics I, EC1211 Quantitative Techniques for Economics II, EC1209 Understanding and Interpreting Data, EC1210 Skills for Analysing Economic Data, EC1213 Microeconomic Reasoning & Practice, EC1214 Macroeconomics: Tools of Analysis.

GRADUATE PROFILE

NICOLE MURRAY

Investment Banking Credit Associate, JP Morgan Chase & Co

“The BSc Finance course in UCC combines accounting, economics and corporate finance modules, and this variety gives students the opportunity to discover their career interests for themselves. Initiatives such as the Finance Forum, Student Managed Fund and the Irish Student Consulting Group offer opportunities for hands-on experience, as well as company networking opportunities that provide valuable skills and make CVs stand out when applying for graduate roles. The small class size offers a personalised approach to teaching, and lecturers are always available to answer questions and provide additional course information. The six month work placement is an invaluable aspect of this degree, which allows students to get a feel for the career they aspire to. I would highly recommend this degree to anybody with an interest in working in financial services.”

WORK PLACEMENT

All students in our Finance programme take a six-month work placement during third year. This internship, which is arranged by UCC, is in a designated financial institution or related organisation located in Ireland or the UK. It allows you to gain first-hand experience of financial institutions and enterprise, to make informed career decisions, and to acquaint employers with the high-quality nature of graduates from this degree programme, all of which enhance your career prospects.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Our BSc Finance degree prepares you for a career in the financial markets and financial services sector with our employment rates and starting salaries for graduates among the highest of all degrees in any discipline. Graduates have gone on to work in a variety of jobs, including corporate banking, financial consultancy, fund accounting, fund management, insurance accountancy, investment banking, securities trading, and stockbroking.

Recent employers of our graduates include: Accenture, AIB, Alter Domus, Credit Suisse, De Lage Landen Group, Deloitte Ireland, Ernst & Young, Goodbody Stockbrokers, Grant Thornton, JP Morgan, KPMG, LGT Capital Partners, and PwC.

GRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS

There are many options for further study in Finance. Our graduates have many courses to choose from including: Master of Accounting (MAcc), MSc Business Economics, MSc Economics, MSc Finance (Asset Management), MSc Finance (Corporate Finance), MSc Finance (Banking and Risk Management).

Fun Fact

When Banks lend money to customers, they create the money from nothing. When a loan is repaid that money is destroyed!

Keep In Touch

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DURATION 3 or 4 Years

MINIMUM CAO POINTS REQUIRED 2022 466 CAO POINTS RANGE 2022 466-566

APPROXIMATE AVAILABLE PLACES 34 LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. Subjects must include Irish, English, Mathematics, another language and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

APPROXIMATE MATURE STUDENT PLACES 3

APPROXIMATE QQI/FE STUDENT PLACES 2

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

www.ucc.ie/ugi

QQI/FE STUDENTS www.ucc.ie/qqi/bl

COURSE PAGE ONLINE www.ucc.ie/en/ck212

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr Ella Kavanagh e.kavanagh@ucc.ie

Mr. Daniel Blackshields d.blackshields@ucc.ie www.ucc.ie/en/economics

GRADUATE PROFILE

JOSH O’DRISCOLL

“During the programme, I was able to develop my academic, professional, and personal skills. The emphasis on continuous assessment through assignments and presentations was beneficial for my career. It prepared me for the working world’s fast-paced nature. The dissertation and assignments were beneficial in developing my project and time management competencies. These are crucial in the working world where there is limited time and competing commitments. The group work allowed me to develop skills for working in professional teams.”

ECONOMICS (THROUGH TRANSFORMATIONAL LEARNING) BA (Honours)

WHAT IS ECONOMICS (THROUGH TRANSFORMATIONAL LEARNING)?

Our BA (Hons) Economics (through Transformational Learning) course is an Economics degree with a difference. The transformational learning approach means that you are an active participant in your learning. Our goal is to develop exceptional graduates who can: question, analyse and research issues in business, finance, and government; use economics as a way of thinking; and who think independently and are effective communicators and active team players. All these attributes allow students to effectively plan for their future career.

WHY UCC?

Our Economics (through Transformational Learning) degree invites you to participate actively in your study of Economics. You are supported and challenged to develop your ideas, your voice and your identity in the context of your studies. In particular our Transition to Professional Life (TPL) modules enable you to practically participate in your personal and professional development while at university. These modules are designed to formally integrate scholarly and professional development with self-development. The TPL modules won the Association of Higher Education Careers Services (AHECS) Award for Excellence in 2017. The judges stated: “This is a developmental, inspirational and incremental employability initiative that can act as a template for other departments and other institutions.”

We are fortunate to be linked to the Cork University Business School (CUBS) which is home to 13 research centres that feed into our business programmes in the College. Details of these research centres can be found at the following link: www.cubsucc.com/research-centres/

WHAT WILL HELP YOU?

We start Economics from the beginning, so no prior knowledge is required.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Our course comprises a variety of delivery methods and you will also be expected to study independently. We aim for primarily interactive seminars/workshops in a highly supportive learning environment. You will be challenged and supported to develop your own ideas, views and perspectives using Economics, while targeting the expansion of your skills and workplace competencies. The TPL modules will help you to plan and work towards your future career. In the second year of the programme, as part of TPL module EC2006, students (collaborating in teams) have an opportunity to investigate and present recommendations to a problem set by one of our sponsor businesses for them.

FIRST YEAR MODULES

All modules are 5 credits unless otherwise stated.

CORE: EC1113 Microeconomics: Cooperation in the Economic System, EC1114 Macroeconomics: Public Policy in Ireland and the International Economy, EC1115 Microeconomics: Coordination and Individual Decision Making, EC1107 Reading Economists, EC1108 Communicating Economic Reasoning, EC1109 Transition to Professional Life I (10 credits), EC1111 Economic Data Collection, EC1112 Economic Data as Evidence.

FIRST YEAR SUBJECT CHOICES

Choose one subject from Groups 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 6(a) and 6(b) from the Subject Groups Table on page 139. Please go to the individual subject pages for a list of first year modules to find out more details.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of our degree have gone into a wide variety of careers such as: accountancy, advisory services, audit management, banking, credit control, data analysis, economic consultancy, junior economist, marketing, pension administration, project management, talent acquisition, and teaching. Recent employers of our graduates include AIB, Amazon, Aon Ireland, Apple, BBC, Bank of Ireland, Bord Gais Energy, Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Citco, Dairygold, Deloitte, EMC Dell, EY Ireland, FMC, GE, Google, Irish Shipbrokers, Janssen, Kerry Group, KPMG, Morgan McKinley, Musgrave, Paddy Power, Sherry Fitzgerald, and UCC.

STUDY ABROAD

In the International Pathway, you have the option of studying abroad in third year before returning to UCC to complete your programme in fourth year.

GRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS

A variety of master’s programmes in related disciplines are available, including MSc Business Economics, MSc by Research, MSc Finance (Banking & Risk Management), MSc Finance (Corporate Finance), MSc Information Systems for Business Practice, MSc Management & Marketing, MSc Management Information & Managerial Accounting Systems.

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What is Transformational Learning?

Transformative learning means to live life as ‘inquiry’ – learning continuously, being constantly open to new experiences and re-interpreting old experiences. It asks us to not merely repeat the knowledge of those who have come before us such as teachers, economists, managers, philosophers and even parents!

DURATION 4 Years

MINIMUM CAO POINTS REQUIRED 2022 434 CAO POINTS RANGE 2022 434-565

APPROXIMATE AVAILABLE PLACES 42

LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. Subjects must include Irish, English, Mathematics, another language and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

APPROXIMATE MATURE STUDENT PLACES 4

APPROXIMATE QQI/FE STUDENT PLACES 3

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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QQI/FE STUDENTS

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CONTACT INFORMATION

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FOOD

ENTREPRENEURSHIP BSc (Honours)

WHAT IS FOOD MARKETING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP?

Our BSc (Hons) Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship (FME) degree offers a unique combination of business and food and nutritional science disciplines, providing graduates with the skills required to establish careers in an exciting, fast-paced and innovation-led industry. The programme will develop your creativity in areas such as new product development and social media. It will enhance your team working and leadership capabilities culminating in the final year project where you, as part of a team, will develop and progress a product concept through to market readiness. Throughout the programme your analytical skills and evidence based reasoning will be developed and applied to consumer markets, retail markets, and the supply chain.

WHY UCC?

Are you passionate about food? Are you curious about food consumers and the trends and drivers of our food consumption behaviours? Are you interested in innovation, be it in terms of developing new products, new food brands, or new brand strategies? And of course, are you interested in and inspired by entrepreneurship? If you are, this might be the degree for you. Our FME degree aims to foster food entrepreneurship and innovation among our students. We will enhance your understanding of the food and nutritional sciences so that you can integrate best practice and current knowledge into innovation, be that in terms of nutrition, packaging, or novel ingredients. You will be given plenty of opportunity to develop and display your creativity within a framework of evidence-based decision making. In 2021 we established an ongoing partnership with Musgrave Food Academy which supports emerging food entrepreneurs. FME students are given the opportunity to work with these businesses over 8 weeks on an extra curricular basis, gaining invaluable employment skills and providing useful networking opportunities.

Our FME programme is built on UCC’s international reputation in food education and research and includes many lecturers who are internationally recognised in their field of expertise. We are fortunate to be linked to the Cork University Business School (CUBS) which is home to 13 research centres that feed into our business programmes in the College.

WHAT WILL HELP YOU?

All subjects are taught at an introductory level in first year and we do not assume a grounding in any subject prior to starting this degree.

COURSE STRUCTURE

During Years 1-3 you will study various introductory level modules across a range of disciplines including: Food Business, Marketing, Food Policy, Management, Economics, Microbiology, Accounting, Law, and Nutrition. This will provide you with a well-rounded education which will prepare you for a career in the dynamic food industry and other sectors, by nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship skills, by building knowledge of the food and nutrition sciences, by developing skills to assess business viability, and by promoting an understanding of consumer market trends and marketing strategies. Year 3 will also offer opportunity to avail of a six-month placement, to further develop practical skills. Alternatively, students can complete a six-month research project, and under Erasmus, can apply to spend the six months in either France, Germany, Italy or the Netherlands, to complete their research project in an international market. In final year, in addition to studying core modules across business disciplines you will also have the opportunity to choose modules which most align with your interests and anticipated career path.

FIRST YEAR MODULES

All modules are 5 credits unless otherwise stated.

FE1017 Introduction to Food Marketing, FE1016

Introduction to Food Business, FE1030 Introduction to International Food Policy, FE2200 Introduction to Food Supply Chain Management, EC1500 Ethics and Economic Decision Making in Food Business, EC1503 Economic Analysis for Food Business, FS1011

Introduction to Food Science & Technology, MB1901

Introduction to Food & Industrial Microbiology, AC1116 Financial Accounting, LW1108 Introduction to the Legal System, LW1109 Introduction to Business Law, MA1100 Introductory Mathematics for Business I.

GRADUATE PROFILE

KAREN MCCARTHY

“As part of my day-to-day work while on placement in Dunnes Stores buying office, I am involved in the analysis of sales, attending supplier meetings and providing support to the buying team. So far, I’ve experienced product development, packaging design, factory visits and market analysis ensuring that we stay competitive and bring innovation to the market. In the programme we’ve covered so many relevant modules including NPD, marketing, sensory analysis, packaging and accounting.”

WORK PLACEMENT

An integral part of this programme is the six-month work placement taken during third year. The industrybased placement offers an excellent opportunity to draw upon and apply your knowledge and skills in performing tasks in specific work contexts. It will enhance your work capabilities, develop new competencies, and demonstrate how knowledge acquired in class meets practice. It will inspire and motivate you throughout your final year while giving you the chance to build industry contacts and form relationships with key industry personnel. This can be particularly helpful when seeking referees. Placement opportunities are both national and international, and past placements have included various roles in: Aldi, Cully & Sully, Ballymaloe, Dairygold, Dunnes Stores, Glanbia Ireland, Glenilen Farm, Kepak Group, Musgrave Group, Nestlé, Rich Products (USA), Silver Pail Dairy, and Valeo Foods.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The most recent Graduate Employability Survey points to 96% of graduates being in full time employment or pursuing further study within six months of completing this degree. Many of our graduates commence their careers on graduate programmes with the likes of Kerry, Musgrave, Aldi, Kepak, Bord Bia, IBEC amongst others. Career prospects cover a wide range of functional areas including Brand Management (e.g. Kerry); Social Media Marketing (e.g. Tesco), Buying (e.g. Musgrave, Aldi, Dunnes); Key account Management (e.g. General Mills); New Product Development (e.g. Musgrave; Kepak) Category Management (e.g. Danone), Digital Strategy (e.g. Google; Lidl), State Agencies (e.g. Bord Bia), and Supply Chain (e.g. Sodexo).

GRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS

A variety of masters programmes in related disciplines are available to graduates of this programme. Please see the UCC postgraduate website for more information: www.ucc.ie/en/study/postgrad/.

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We believe that success is possible if you have a passion for and curiosity about food, together with a commitment to working hard. These traits will make study and engagement with this course so much easier.

What student attributes do you most associate with success on this programme?

DURATION 4 Years

MINIMUM CAO POINTS REQUIRED 2022 347 CAO POINTS RANGE 2022 347-579

APPROXIMATE AVAILABLE PLACES 24 LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. Subjects must include Irish, English, Mathematics, another language and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

APPROXIMATE MATURE STUDENT PLACES 2

APPROXIMATE QQI/FE STUDENT PLACES 2

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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QQI/FE STUDENTS

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COURSE PAGE ONLINE www.ucc.ie/en/ck214

CONTACT INFORMATION

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Can I Study Abroad?

A distinctive feature of this course is the five-month work placement with a development agency, usually based in a developing country in Asia, Africa, or Latin America. The overseas placement in third year will cost approximately €3,000 - €4,000. Partial bursaries may be available.

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BSc (Honours)

WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

International Development engages with major global issues from a development perspective. These issues include poverty; hunger and inequality; sustainability; international food policy; human rights; peace and conflict; gender studies; and climate change. This programme provides the skills for a career in international development, including languages, research techniques and project management.

WHY UCC?

Our BSc International Development degree is the first undergraduate programme in Ireland to have a primary focus on international development, particularly on the countries of the global south. It will help you understand key issues facing international development and develop your own skills such as foreign languages, research techniques and project management. The course will give you the foundations necessary to work in the field of international development, whether with a non-governmental organisation, a state agency, an international organisation or within the private sector, or to advance to further study.

We are fortunate to be linked to the Cork University Business School (CUBS) which is home to 13 research centres that feed into our business programmes in the College. Of particular relevance to our programme is the Centre for Co-operative Studies, the Centre for Sustainable Livelihoods (CSL) and the Spatial and Regional Economics Research Centre (SRERC). Details of these research centres can be found at the following link: www.cubsucc.com/research-centres/

WHAT WILL HELP YOU?

All subjects are taught at an introductory level in first year and we do not assume a grounding in any subject prior to starting this degree. Helpful subjects, but not essential, might include social subjects such as Geography and Politics.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Our course comprises a variety of delivery methods and you will also be expected to study independently. There is a significant amount of continuous assessment in the course, including through assignments, group projects, and presentations. We will cover the key challenges in global

development, including agricultural and rural development; climate change; food policy and food systems; governance and gender; health and development; human rights; migration and refugees; poverty and hunger; and the role of international development agencies and non-governmental organisations.

A distinctive feature of this course is the five-month work placement with a development agency, usually based in a developing country in Asia, Africa or Latin America. This allows students to gain hands-on experience of working in international development, to develop their practical skills and experience other cultures and societies. The course provides a broad training in key socio-economic areas related to international development and food policy, as well as a set of generic transferable skills, such as programme management, research and report writing, that will be valued by employers in many fields, particularly those operating in an international context.

FIRST YEAR MODULES

All modules are 5 credits unless otherwise stated.

CORE: FE1005 Introduction to Development Studies (10 credits), FE1008 Data in Development Studies, FE1014 Communication & Facilitation Skills in Development, FE1019 Introduction to Food & Agricultural Economics, FE1023 Socio-Economic Concepts for International Development & Food Policy, FE1024 Introduction to Development Economics, FE1025 Introduction to Sustainable Rural Development, GV1218 International Politics, SC1012 Introduction to Sociology (Part A).

Students select 10 credits from the following:

ELECTIVES: FR0105 Introduction to French, FR1005 French for Near Beginners*, FR1105 Threshold French**, FR1107 French for Reading Purposes I, HS0028 Spanish Language (Beginner Level) (10 credits), GV1102 Introduction to Government & Politics, GV1204 Democracy, Ideology & Utopia, GV1400 Local Development & Public Health, MG1000 Principles of Management.

*FR0105 may only be taken by complete beginners **FR1005 may not be taken by students who have studied French to Leaving Certificate level

WORK PLACEMENT & STUDY ABROAD

A central feature of the course is the work placement, which takes place over five months in third year. Students are placed with well-established development organisations throughout the developing world and in Ireland to gain first-hand experience of development work. Students on placement are supported by a placement officer and allocated a mentor from the Department of Food Business and Development. A typical work experience includes opportunities to meet with communities in urban and rural areas, contribute to new development projects, run a social media campaign, conduct field research, draft policy documents and funding proposals, and generally contribute to the daily operations of the host organisation. Countries to which students travel include Bolivia, Cambodia, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Thailand and Uganda.

As well as the practical experience of development on the ground and the technical skills acquired on placement, you will achieve valuable personal development in terms of self-reliance, self-confidence, communications, and working in teams.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Our graduates are forward-looking and creative individuals with both development and international perspectives, who are equipped to work in a broad variety of related roles. Many have found careers in many international development and humanitarian organisations across Africa and Asia, working in areas such as project and programme management, development research, or monitoring and evaluation; while others progressed their professions within multilateral organisations such as UNHCR and UNOCHA. Our degree has also acted as a foundation for work in areas such as human-rights law, public health and environmental sciences.

GRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS

Graduates of this programme can undertake further study at masters (and doctoral) level, in fields such as: global health, human rights law, development studies, environmental conservation; and also in areas such as management and marketing, international and public policy, youth and community work. Please see the UCC postgraduate website for more information: www.ucc.ie/en/study/postgrad/.

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DURATION 4 Years

MINIMUM CAO POINTS REQUIRED 2022 467

CAO POINTS RANGE 2022 467-625

APPROXIMATE AVAILABLE PLACES 130 LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum grade H3 in a language other than English and minimum grade H5 in one other subject. Minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. Subjects must include Irish, English, Mathematics, another language and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. In addition, to study French requires a H3 in French and to study Irish requires a H2 in Irish. To study a language at non-beginners’ level, a minimum grade H4 in that Language in the Leaving Certificate is required.

APPROXIMATE MATURE STUDENT PLACES 13

APPROXIMATE QQI/FE STUDENT PLACES 9

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS WITH LANGUAGES BSc (Honours)

WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS WITH LANGUAGES

Combining business subjects with the study of your chosen language and culture, this degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work in a fast-changing global business environment. The BComm (International) degrees are being phased out and students can apply for the BSc International Business with Languages degree through the CAO in 2022.

WHY UCC?

The BSc International Business with Languages degree combines a comprehensive business education with the study of a language and culture. This four-year degree course will provide you with key insights into international business management and contemporary issues in the global economy. You will study at one of Ireland’s leading business schools with internationally recognised faculty.

The business subjects cover all the major areas of business including accounting, finance, food business, business economics, business information systems, business law, management and marketing to equip you with the skills and knowledge to work in a fast-changing global environment.

To succeed in international business, it is important to develop a global mindset, understanding different cultural approaches. You will complement your international business knowledge with study of your chosen language - Chinese, French, German, Irish, Italian or Spanish. You will develop language proficiency and cultural understanding, enhanced by a year studying abroad in our partner business schools.

WHAT WILL HELP YOU?

All the Business subjects are taught from first principles but helpful subjects would be Business Studies, Economics, and/or Accounting. A H3 in a language other than English is required.

COURSE STRUCTURE

This four-year degree course will enable you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the exciting issues in international business, as well as in the language, literature, culture, and society of your chosen language pathway. The course comprises a variety of delivery methods and you will be expected to spend a minimum of six hours a week on selfdirected study (homework, e-learning, reading).

You will study a broad range of business subjects, with a global focus, such as economics, management, marketing, and accounting, with the potential to focus on specific subjects later in the programme based on your career plans. All language classes are taught in small groups and are learner-centred.

FIRST YEAR MODULES

All modules are 5 credits unless otherwise stated.

BU1001 Professional Development for International Business, BU1002 Business and Economic Decision-Making, EC1202 Economic Reasoning for Business, MG1004 International Business Management, MG1006 Principles of Marketing in International Environments, IS1001 Digital Business Technologies & Trends, AC1102 Financial Accounting, LW1108 Introduction to the Legal System.

And choose modules to the value of 20 credits from your chosen language pathway:

The languages currently offered include Chinese, French, German, Irish, Italian, and Spanish. With the exception of French and Irish, all languages have a beginners stream. You will study cultural and social issues to complement your language skills and provide important context for understanding international business.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Throughout this course you will learn how to work between and across languages and cultures, developing an enhanced set of communication and intercultural skills. You will emerge as a business-ready graduate, with the practical business and language skills that are in high demand from national and international employers. Ireland is part of the global economy and, because of your international outlook, a wide variety of careers will be available to you in Ireland and overseas, including finance, marketing, management, retail, accounting, advertising, tourism, teaching, human resources, project management, and consulting.

STUDY ABROAD

An integral part of the programme is the study year abroad in Year 3. You will spend a year at one of our partner universities to study international business in an immersive environment. You will gain an international perspective on business issues and, at the same time, strengthen and develop your language skills and cultural appreciation. Depending on your chosen language, it is possible to spend your study year in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Belgium, China, UK, Latin and South America, or Canada.

GRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS

A variety of master’s programmes in related disciplines (Business and Language) are available to you as a graduate of this programme. Graduates have gone on to master’s degrees in International Management & Marketing, Business Economics, and Human Resources, for example. CUBS and the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures provide a range of Postgraduate programmes and a number of our graduates have also pursued the Professional Master of Education (PME) programme which is a fulltime teacher education course, with the intention of teaching business and a language at second-level.

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WILL I STUDY ABROAD IN THIRD YEAR?

Yes, the Year Abroad is an integral part of the learning experience and provides an opportunity to gain an in-depth appreciation of the language and culture. Students not only love this year away but it is an extremely attractive aspect of the degree for future employers due to the various skills learnt while living and studying abroad.