The purpose of the Bachelor of Commerce (International) programme is to develop commercially astute graduates with a global mind-set that will make a significant contribution to business and broader society.  Graduates will demonstrate critical awareness of business trends, issues, and developments; be creative problem-solvers and have an analytical approach to decision-making; have a deep-rooted ethical, societal and cross-cultural awareness; show a penchant for entrepreneurship and innovation; demonstrate a capacity to communicate persuasively and professionally in their chosen language; and have a life-long commitment to personal and professional excellence and development (Purpose).  We aspire to produce graduates that, over the long-term, will assume leadership positions and will have a significant impact on the development of business, economic, and social life, both nationally and internationally (education and subject/discipline/professional values).  The Bachelor of Commerce (International) curriculum is designed to develop future leaders through a range of transformative educational experiences and pedagogical innovations that focus on conceptual understanding, technical mastery, and practical wisdom. Students spend an academic year with an international partner university, so are immersed in the language and culture of the host country. Students gain a depth of understanding of living and working in an international environment during their year abroad. They also have the opportunity to participate in a range of other educational experiences, including business internships, and case study competitions (the nature of the learning environment for students).  The programme emphasises a mix of teaching and assessment methods, including lectures and tutorials, laboratories, case studies, essays, consulting reports, debates, presentations, group assignments, and business simulations. Students are exposed to faculty, national and international, with a range of different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds (key approaches to teaching, learning and assessment).

• Communicate business ideas in their chosen language (PG4).
• Communicate, in a professional and informed manner, appropriate business and management concepts, ideas, arguments, recommendations and solutions (PG4).
• Critically appreciate the interplay and interdependencies of business functions, including accounting, finance, operations, information systems, management, marketing, and human resource management (PG1).
• Demonstrate an active awareness of ethical issues in key business functions (PG3).
• Demonstrate an active awareness of ethical values and business issues concerning the advancement of the broader societal ‘good’ (PG3).
• Demonstrate an appreciation of the nature and role of cultural values of their chosen host country (PG3).
• Demonstrate critical thinking and independent reasoning skills in situations of decision-making and problem-solving, as supported by the appropriate use of analytical and quantitative techniques (PG2).
• Develop interpersonal and collaborative learning skills and independent and lifelong learning skills (PG6).
• Evaluate the influence of economic, social, cultural, historical, and technological forces shaping business and management today (PG1).
• Explain the systems of thought and theoretical underpinnings that have shaped the development of business and management practice (PG1).
• Identify and apply the major steps in discovering, evaluating, and exploiting opportunities for new ventures and business enterprises (PG5).
• Incorporate insights from related disciplines (such as mathematics, economics, information systems, cross cultural and language studies) to identify, frame, and solve business problems (PG2).

Commerce International
The Bachelor of Commerce International (Bcomm (Hons) International) degree concentrates on providing you with everything you need to pursue a career in business and industry, while also developing your language and international business abilities. Your degree will be recognised by employers as a leading international business degree, and your language skills will add an extra dimension to your opportunities.

Business subjects and languages are combined during your four year course. In the early stages, the focus is on an intensive education in a broad range of business subjects, as well as your chosen language, and the country's literature and culture.

In later years you will be required to attend one of our counterpart European Universities/Business Schools to follow a full academic programme of business subjects. These will be given in your chosen language. This allows you to integrate your language and business education, while also experiencing the country's culture and society. You then return to UCD Quinn School, where you will be able to choose modules from the areas of business that interest you most.

What Will I Study?
You will first study modules in Management, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Accountancy and Managing Employee Relations. This provides you with an excellent foundation in all business areas. At the same time you will take modules relating to your chosen language through the UCD School of Languages, Literatures and Film.

Your third year is spent at one of our counterpart European Universities/Business Schools. The work that you do will be equivalent to a year's work at UCD. By the time you reach your final year you will have a good idea which strand of business you wish to pursue and what you would like to do after you graduate. At this point, with the many options offered by UCD Quinn School and UCD Horizons you will be able to specialise in your preferred area, be it Marketing, Accounting, Banking or Human Resources

Career & Postgraduate Opportunities
When you graduate after four years you will have achieved a degree that is recognised internationally. This is no idle boast: a UCD Quinn School BComm (Hons) International is a highly valued business qualification, acknowledged by major universities, professional bodies and employers around the world. And that means you have tremendous opportunities in any number of business areas, such as Accountancy, Financial Services, Marketing and Personnel Management. Or you could consider a broader management role in public service, state-sponsored bodies, industry and commerce.

Whatever you decide, your international language will be a major attraction for many employers.
Alternatively you may decide to further your education by pursing postgraduate study, taking masters or doctoral degrees at the UCD Michael Smurfit School of Business, at the UCD Blackrock campus, or at other universities in Ireland or overseas.