BA (Hons) in Business

The BA (Hons) in Business is a three year full-time (180 ECTS) offering a flexible curriculum with common first-year subjects followed by specialisation in later years, culminating in a final capstone project. The interdisciplinary programme equips both domestic and international students with core business knowledge, processes, strategies, and transferable skills for a dynamic business environment, preparing them for management roles or further Level 9 study at DBS (including various MSc programmes and the MBA). This programme is aimed at both domestic and international learners who seek an underpinning in key business theories, concepts and business processes, strategies and skills. The programme ensures learners acquire an integrated, balanced, and dynamic business education, enabling the development of business knowledge, including previously acquired knowledge and experience. Graduates will be eligible for junior management role or higher administrative roles within a specific subfield of business complementing their previous experience and learning.

Leaving Certificate: Minimum 2 H5s and 4 O6/H7s (including a language; some courses need O6/H7 in Maths).- A-Levels/GCSE: Minimum four GCSE passes (grade C, including Maths and English) and two A-level passes (grade C or higher).- BTEC: Minimum BTEC National Diploma in a relevant field.- FETAC/QQI: Full Level 5 award with Distinction in at least three modules.- German and other EU: Standard applicants are assessed on school leaving certificates. German applicants need Abitur with specific subject grades, including minimum grades in Maths and English. Other EU qualifications are evaluated against the Irish Leaving Certificate.- Mature Applicants: If you're over 23 by January 1st of the admission year and don't meet standard requirements, you can apply based on age, experience, education, motivation, and commitment.