Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Business (Level 7, 180 ECTS) programme is designed to develop knowledge and skills in the area of general business, marketing, accounting and IT that are in demand in the current labour market. In addition, students will benefit from gaining an understanding of the vital role that effective leadership and communication have in business along with acquiring insights into human resource management, economics, innovation and entrepreneurship. Students will also acquire transversal skills such as critical thinking, communication skills, team work, along with numerical and digital literacy. It aims to produce graduates who will be well equipped with the requisite skills required in the variety of occupations now available, and also to fill positions identified as skills shortages in the future.

Leaving CertificateUnder the new Common Points Scale for Leaving Certificate 2019 applicants must obtain a minimum of 5O6/H7, including a language. Some degree programmes will also require a minimum of O6/H7 in Maths. Please see individual course entry requirements for further detailsA-LevelsApplicants must obtain four GCSE passes at grade C to include Maths and English plus one pass at A-level.FETAC/QQI Award ApplicantsMinimum entry requirements for graduates of FETAC/QQI Level 5 awards is a full FETAC/QQI Award. A full FETAC/QQI Award normally contains 8 modules. A record of achievement does not meet these minimum entry standards. Further details can be obtained from the Admissions Office.Mature ApplicantsIf you are over 23 years of age on the 1st of January on the year of admission and do not meet the minimum entry requirements, you may apply as a Mature Student.