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Undergraduate Programs
BA (Hons) Business Studies
Awarding Body : HETAC
Level of Study : Undergraduate
Mode of Attendance :
Full Time
Duration of Programme 3 Years
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.
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 |
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Level 3 Mandatory:
Strategic Management
New Enterprise Development
Information Management
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Level 3
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:
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