BA (Hons) Business Studies

BA (Hons) Business Studies

Why should I study Business Studies?

As knowledge continues to act as a primary source of competitive advantage in modern economies, the study of business studies has emerged as one of the most dynamic areas in higher education. Nationally and internationally, industry and students are demanding education for business that delivers knowledge, skills and a range of personal qualities that will sustain commercial and personal development.

The aims of this programme include the opportunity to develop a variety of cognitive, practical and social skills that will enhance both their employability and capacity for post graduate study. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their academic and professional profiles by selecting elective areas of study in their final year. This programme has been designed to offer the student flexibility in managing their own learning, based on their individual interests, aspirations, goals and personal development needs.

What can I do when I graduate?

In order to progress to further study, you will need to achieve 60 credits and a GPA of 2.0 in your final examinations to progress onto the MSc in International Business. This qualification may entitle you to transfer to programmes leading to Higher Diploma (level 8) or programmes leading to Masters Degree or Post-graduate Diploma (level 9) at other Irish and international universities and colleges.

Career Opportunities

The current labour market presents many attractive career opportunities for students with the knowledge skills and competencies gained on this programme. Graduates can expect to make a valuable contribution at junior and middle management levels in business areas such as finance, marketing, human resources and information technology. Graduates will have the skills and self-confidence to consider creating their own business opportunities and start up enterprises.

What will I Study?

Programme Structure

Level 1
Accounting
Business Communications
Information and Communication Technology           
Mathematics and Statistics
Management and Organisational Behaviour
Economics
Principles of Marketing

Level 2
Management
Human Resource Management
Business Law
Business Information Systems
Business Finance
Management Accounting 1

Level 3
Mandatory:Strategic Management
New Enterprise Development
Information Management

Elective: Employee Resourcing and Development
Electronic Business
Industrial Relations
Business Ethics
International Marketing Strategy
Management Accounting 2
Marketing Communications
Selling and Sales Management
Financial Management
Financial Reporting
Company Law
European Union Policy and Politics
Taxation
Employment Law

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for entry to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Studies are six passes at Leaving Certificate or equivalent – two at Higher Level C3 and including at least an Ordinary Level D3 in Maths and English or another language.

Applicants with any FETAC (NCVA level 5/6 award) with three distinctions from eight modules.

Mature applicants (over 23 on 1st January of year of entry to programme) do not have to compete with school leavers in terms of academic achievement, provided they can demonstrate from their work/life experiences that they are able to pursue and benefit from their chosen programme.

Non-EU applicants should apply directly to the college for this course. The acceptability of their qualifications will be determined by the International Office in conjunction with the Head of the Business School.

All applicants are expected to be competent in both written and spoken english. For more information on admission click here.