Students of the Business Technology and Communications programme will develop an understanding of business theory and practices and attain a wide range of fundamental skills which including web design, spreadsheets, accounting, marketing, management, human resource management (HRM), management information systems, effective communication skills, teamwork, public relations, digital marketing, social media, supply chain management, and more.
Technology is embedded throughout the programme and students will significantly enhance their IT Skills including the use of MS Office applications and other collaborative technologies such as Zoom and Slack and Canva. Students’ ability to summarise information and deliver effective individual and team presentations to live audiences will be developed to a high standard.
In year 3, students undertake a minimum fifteen week work placement/internship. Students have the benefit of an academic mentor from MTU and a mentor in the workplace. Feedback from students and our industry partners has been very positive to date. In many cases students have secured full-time employment as a result of the placement.
Progression to Level 8 (Honours Degree)
Progression to Level 8 (Honours Degree)
Graduates who achieve the specified level of academic performance will be eligible to apply
for entry to a one-year add-on:
BBus (Honours) in Business Technology and Communications (Level 8)
(Currently in development)
Honours degree holders who achieve the specified level of academic performance are eligible to apply for a postgraduate course of study at MTU, and at other third level colleges in Ireland and abroad.
