International Commerce

The BComm International (BCIT) combines a flexible business education from Ireland’s leading business school with the linguistic skills and a cultural understanding to succeed in the exciting world of international business.

Students of the BCIT course are well-grounded in the theory and practice of business management and equipped to understand and comment critically on business issues. This, coupled with the study of a chosen language and culture, gives graduates a unique competitive advantage in understanding the global business world.

You’ll spend your third year abroad in one of our partner institutions. As Ireland’s number one business school, our international reputation means our partner universities are highly regarded destinations for your study.

In your first semester you’ll study two languages, choosing from Chinese, French,German, Italian or Spanish. (A Spanish/German combination in first year may be subject to change.) With the exception of French (H4 requirement), you have the option to study these languages from beginner level. Towards the end of this semester you’ll select one language to pursue to degree level (as a minor).

During the first two years, you’ll also receive a firm foundation in core business disciplines and language modules. Examples include:

First Year

• Accounting
• Economics
• Maths & Statistics
• Organisational Behaviour
• Business in Society
• Language & Culture/Literature modules

Second Year

• Managerial Accounting
• Marketing
• Human Resources & Industrial Relations
• Management Theory
• Finance
• Information & Communications Technology
• Language & Culture/Literature modules

Third & Fourth Year

When studying abroad in third year you’ll have two options:

The Modern Languages Route: You’ll attend one of our partner international universities or business schools, where you’ll continue your studies in the host language (except for Chinese, where you’ll study the Chinese language, along with business modules through English). In fourth year you continue studying business and your chosen language subjects at UCD.

The Global Business Route: You’ll study through English at one of our international partner universities or business schools before returning to UCD in fourth year, where you’ll focus on studying business and intercultural skills, with no language.

In final year you can specialise in a particular business discipline (such as Accountancy, Management, Marketing, Banking and Finance, MIS or HRM) or study a mix of business subjects.

Students attend lectures, tutorials and seminars, and undertake group and individual presentations, project work and independent study. Projects include case studies, business simulations, presentations and web development.

Academic Entry Requirements

UCD requires Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education (grade 11) + 1 or 2 years of a Bachelor Degree (minimum average ≥ 3) at a recognised university.

English Language Requirements

Teaching in Irish Universities is normally through the medium of English, therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in English language. Applicants must provide evidence of equivalent competence in English language through a recognised English language test, as outlined below.

Please note:

• Your English language certificate must be no more than two years old at the beginning of your degree course.
• Other evidence of proficiency in English may be accepted. 

UCD recognise the appropriate minimum score in the following recognised English Language Examinations:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

• An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by Princeton University

• A minimum score of 600 in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), with Test of Written English at 475 +.
• In the computer based TOEFL, a minimum score of 250 is required.
• A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based based TOEFL (iBT).

There is a number of scholarships available for international students.