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gy206 b.sc. in Business Information Systems

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Are you thinking about taking an undergraduate degree? Are you interested in business and do you like working with computers? Then our B.Sc. in Business Information Systems may be just the undergraduate programme for you.

On this page, find out:

• What course should I apply for in NUIG?
• What are the entry requirements?
• What type of student is suited to studying Business Information Systems?
• Will I find a job?
• Other frequently asked questions

Check also:

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• What you will study
• Putting theory into practice, on a work placement in third year.
• What destinations? to see where you might work
• Why choose BIS, at NUI Galway

What course should I apply for in NUI Galway?

Apply for the B.Sc. in Business Information Systems at NUI Galway. The CAO course code is GY206. This is a four-year degree programme. Check out what courses you study on this programme, read in particular about the work placement, where you spend 6 to 8 months working in industry during your third year and take a look at where Business Information Systems graduates find work.

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What are the entry requirements?

The minimum requirements are a Grade HC3 in two subjects and passess in four other subjects at honours or ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, another language, mathematics and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

Students who are certified to the University by an appropriate professional authority as having a serious hearing impairment are exempt from the requirement to have a third language. The minimum entry requirement for these students are: Irish, English and any five other subjects recognised for Matriculation purposes provided Faculty requirements are otherwise satisfied.

In the last three years, the cut-off points for entry into the B.Sc. in Business Information Systems varied between 300 and 380 points.

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Does it matter what subjects I am studying for the Leaving Certificate?

Previous experience of Accounting, Business Studies or Economics and previous experience with computers is not required. The first year courses assume that all students are beginners at both business and technology subjects. It is more important that you that you are interested in business issues and enjoy working with computers. Through the variety of lectures and the many practical assignments during first year, your knowledge and skills in business and technology develop quickly.

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What type of student is suited to studying Business Information Systems?

Consider these questions:

• Do you like the buzz of business but want to keep your career options open right now?
• Do you like working with computers but are not sure at this stage that you want to limit yourself to a career in the technology industry only?
• Do you like trying out new things?
• Do you like working on projects where at the start, no-one really knows the right answer or the correct path to follow but during the project, you work with your friends or classmates to progress in the right direction?
• When you are faced with an issue, do you like to consider it from all angles, do you like to research what options are available, do you see possibilities rather than problems?
• Do you think you have a flair for decision-making?
• Do you work well in teams?
• Can you see yourself setting up and managing your own company at some stage?
• Can you see yourself exploiting the power of technology to enable an organisation achieve its goals? For example, you may have to work out how to use the latest mobile phone technology in an efficient and cost-effective way to help a public sector organisation, like the ambulance service or the ESB, to improve its efficiency.

Studying Business Information Systems, you learn about business, technology, and technology management. Therefore, if you can answer "yes" to some of the questions above, Business Information Systems may be for you.

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Will I find a job?

Yes, you will find a job! Business information systems graduates are industry's favourite graduates because they are able to consider problems from all viewpoints - they have the business skills to understand business requirements and technological skills to consider the technical issues.  In a recent survey of our BIS graduates, over 87% found full-time employment in a job associated with their degree: a few others went travelling the world!

Check out What destinations? to see where you will find employment and the typical starting positions for Business Information Systems graduates.

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Other frequently asked questions

Can I transfer from a general B.Commerce programme?

No, it is not possible to transfer from the Bachelor of Commerce degree programme. However, if you are interested in Business Information Systems, check out our two postgraduate options, the M.Sc. in Information Systems Management or the MBS in Electronic Commerce, both of which will enable you to move successfully into Business Information Systems after you have successfully completed your Bachelor of Commerce degree.

Do I need my own laptop?

No, you do not need your own laptop to complete the B.Sc. in Business Information Systems. The Faculty of Commerce offers excellent computer facilities for undergraduate Business Information Systems students. Students work in dedicated computer suites that are solely for undergraduate use and are equipped with the latest hardware and software.

Where is Business Information Systems located in NUIG?

We are part of the €16M Cairnes School of Business & Economics, which is located in the Cairnes building on Newcastle Road, on the University campus. Check out the map of the campus for more details.

I haven’t BIS down as my first choice on the CAO, what can I do?

Check out the CAO web site to see if you can use the CAO Change of Mind facility.

The B.Sc. in BIS is part-funded by the Irish Government through the National Development Plan.

    

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