Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business

The programme takes three years to complete full time.  Each academic year comprises 24 teaching weeks, 2 study weeks and 4 assessment weeks and is divided into two semesters.   Students take 6 subjects (modules) per semester.  Approximately 50% of the modules are examined by course work and 50% by a blend of course work and examination.    

In the final year you select a business topic of your own choosing and undertake a project, this can be by research or alternatively by professional practice working on a real business problem with a company.  The outcome of the project will be showcased at a presentation event attended by recruiters and employers.

Modules:

• Year 1: Introduction to Business, ICT in Business, Business Mathematics and Statistics, Effective Communications for Business, Learning and Development, Marketing Fundamentals, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Accounting, Management Principles and Principles of Business Law.

• Year 2: Digital and Social Media Marketing, Ethics and Regulatory Compliance, Human Resource Management Fundamentals, Information Systems Management, Management Accounting, Operations Management, Business Law, Applied Project Management, Business Intelligence, Economic Analysis and Sustainability, Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Communications and Sales Management.

• Year 3: Data Analytics for Business, Financial Management, Innovation, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Personal and Professional Development, Research Methods, Strategic Human Resource Management, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Information Security Management, Organisational Leadership, Strategic Management and a Business Project or a Professional Practice Project.

Two H5 grades and four O6/H7 grades in the Irish Leaving Certificate.

Or

Overseas equivalent qualifications

These need to be appropriately aligned with the corresponding QQI standard for a level-8 Business award. If you are presenting with a qualification from overseas, this will be subject to checks. IBAT College Dublin uses a number of comparison systems, such as the NARIC Qualifications Recognition system, to compare and establish equivalency of international academic awards.      

All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in English Language. Competence is demonstrated if your

• first language is English

• you completed a recognised English language test, no more than two years prior to their application, such as IELTS Academic. An IELTS score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic Version or equivalent, is required for non-native English speakers. The IELTS GENERAL TRAINING version is not designed to test the full range of language skills required for academic purposes and as such cannot be used. Consult with a member of our Admission’s team to discuss equivalent English language tests.

• you took your final school examinations such as the Irish Leaving Certificate or A-Levels, or a formally accredited programme of Higher Education of no less than 60 ECTS, through English, in a country where English is recognised as the majority language.

• Fee for Irish/EU students is €3,105 (includes 3.5% Learner Protection charge*)

• Fee for International Students based in Ireland is €4,399 (includes 3.5% Learner Protection charge*)

• Medical Insurance for International Students €130 per annum (optional)

A graduate of the BA (Honours) in Business course will be strongly suited to a position at a junior or middle management level across many different sectors, from SME's to Multi-National Corporations.

This degree programme also prepares graduates for entry level positions in a number of different business areas, such as:

• Marketing

• Sales

• Project Management

• Business Technology

• Human Resource Management