BComm (no direct entry)
Course Overview
Bachelor of Commerce with NUI Diploma in International Hotel Management
The Bachelor of Commerce programme allows students to study international hotel management while providing them with the opportunity to pursue a business specialisations in another institution in Ireland; National University of Ireland, Galway. The business specialisation options are Accounting, Human Resource Management, Economics, Marketing or Management Information Systems.
| Degree Level | Level 8 Honours Degree |
| Course Duration | 4 years 9 months (including 12 month plus 9 month internships) |
| Intake | September |
No Direct Entry
Non-EU students are not eligible to apply directly for admission to the BComm programme due to matriculation requirements. However, non-EU students who have a particularly strong interest in a business specialisation (such as Accounting, Economics, Human Resouce Management, Marketing or Business Information Systems) may transfer from the BBS to the BComm in Year 3. In order to transfer from one course to another, students must achieve a minimum 60% average in Year 1 exams.
Similarity to BBS
The full course structure for the BComm programmes is provided below. The course structure is very similar to the BBS. In fact, the BBS and the BComm students are in the same classes all the way through Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3. In Year 3, the BComm students take a couple of extra prerequisite subjects to prepare them for Year 4.
In Year 4, the BComm and BBS classes seperate and the BBS students stay in Shannon College, while the BComm students study in NUI Galway for a year, to focus on a business specialisation.
Non-EU students who wish to transfer to the BComm programme, would transfer at the beginning of Year 3, in order to take the prerequisite subjects in preparation for Year 4.
BComm Course Structure
Year 1: Study in Shannon
Practical Training
Students rotate between five professional practical classes every two weeks (Culinary Studies, Restaurant and Bar Management, Accommodation, Food Science and IT).
Business Basics
Accounting, Economics, Principles of Management, Front Office and Business Communications are introduced in this year.
Language Studies
Students continue to study their second language (English) to prepare them for their Year 2 Placement.
Year 2: Twelve Month Placement
Professional Work Placement
12 month professional placement in leading Irishto reinforce practical training in Year 1 and build knowledge of industry practice and systems. This is an operative placement where students will have an opportunity to get an in-depth knowledge of the day to day operations of a hotel.
Locations
Most international students undertake their Year 2 internships in Ireland. Internships in other countries may be possible but are subject to language and visa requirements.
» Link to Placement Page
Year 3: Study in Shannon
Industry Knowledge
Food and Beverage Studies, Accommodation Management and Hospitality and Business Law prepare students for leadership roles in the industry.
Business Studies
Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Management Accounting, Quantitative Methods and Principles of Services Marketing are introduced in this year. Language studies are continued from Year 1 and Year 2.
Preparation for Year 4
Additional prerequisite modules are taken in preparation for joining the final year of the BComm degree at NUI Galway.
Leadership Development
Students are given the opportunity to showcase their skills, knowledge and leadership potential at college events throughout the year, including graduation, fundraising events, social committees and open restaurant experiences.
Year 4: Study in NUI Galway
Join BComm course at NUI Galway
Students progress into the final year of the BComm and select a business specialism to pursue during their academic year in NUI Galway. The business specialism options at NUI Galway are Accounting, Human Resource Management, Economics, Marketing or Management Information Systems.
>>link to NUI Galway BComm course details
End of Year 4: Nine Month Trainee Management Placement
Trainee Management Placement/Internship
At the end of Year 4, students undertake a 9 month trainee management placement/internship in hotels in worldwide locations. International hotel companies visit Shannon College to recruit Year 4 students onto management development programmes and similar paths in prestigious properties around the world.
>>Link to Placement Page
Subjects
Fees
Non-EU students would pay BBS fees for the first three years of the programme. In Year 4, students would pay tuition fees to NUI Galway instead of to Shannon College.
>>BBS Fees for International Students
ACCA Exemptions
Shannon College graduates of the BComm are eligible to receive up to seven exemptions from ACCA exams. The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a global body for certified accountants. The ACCA award accounting qualifications which are recognised around the world. Further information: >>Click Here
Postgraduate Studies
Honours graduates of the BComm are eligible to pursue postgraduate studies (including Masters programmes) in many different academic fields.
