If you are interested in gaining expertise in a specific business discipline, the Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) (Hons) degree offers you a broad choice of options which will enhance your employability on graduation. The BBS degree at UL is among the most popular business courses in Ireland and is accredited by both national and international bodies including the globally recognised business school accreditation body AACSB (www.aacsb.edu) whose mission is to foster engagement, accelerate innovation, and amplify impact in business education worldwide.
The Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) programme will provide you with a broad business education. You will study the core business principles of accounting, economics, risk management and insurance, human resource management and marketing - specialising in one area as your “major” in the second semester of Year 2. Theory will be brought to life through work on practical business projects in addition to an eight month work placement in industry.
In addition, students can avail of an amazing opportunity to earn a second degree from a leading international business school. Under this ‘dual degree’ pathway, Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) students spend their first two years studying in Limerick and their last two years studying at another Business School (while retaining an international work placement). Upon successful completion of their four years of study, students will receive both UL’s Bachelor of Business Studies degree and an equivalent degree from the other business school.
Limerick, Ireland
48 Months
€ 12,800
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90
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Year 1
Language or Elective – Choose Min 1 Max 1
Semester 3
Semester 4
Year 3
Semester 6
Year 4
Semester 7
Semester 8
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include:
Two H5 (Higher Level) grades
and
Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades\
or
Four H7 (Higher Level) grades.
Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.
Applicants must hold at least an O4/H7 grade in Mathematics.
Students wishing to take a language option must have a H4 in that language, with the exception of Japanese or Beginners Spanish where a H4 in a language other than English is required.
Tuition Fees
These are based on Residency, Citizenship.
Review the three groups of criteria to determine your fee status as follows
Career Opportunities based on Major Option chosen
Accounting and Finance
Accountant
Banker
Client Services Administrator
Financial Advisor
Operations Manager
Regulatory Analyst
Tax Consultant
Research Assistant
Trainee Money Broker
Swaps Administrator
Portfolio Management
Wealth Management
Finance Analyst
Trader
Risk Management and Insurance
Risk Analyst
Insurance Underwriting
Fund Management
Claims Assessment
Insurance Law Specialist
Loss Adjuster
Risk Adviser
Computer Programmer
Insurance Administrator
Life and Pensions Underwriter
Investment Accountant
Insurance/Reinsurance Broker
Captive Manager
Captive Broker
Marketing
Marketing Executive
Marketing Manager
Brand Manager
Sales Representative
Business Development Manager
Key Account Manager (Advertising)
Public Relations Manager
Digital Marketing & Social Media Executive
International Marketing Manager
Logistics Manager
Retail Manager
Marketing Analyst/Researcher
Media Planner/Buyer
Marketing Assistant
Economics and Finance
Economist/Economic Analyst
Banking
Research Analyst
Securities Trader
Investment Banking Analyst
Fund Manager
Credit Analyst
Bond Specialist
Health Policy Planner
Production Planner
International Trade Specialist
Civil Service
News Media
Actuarial Services
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Generalist/Specialist
Human Resource Consultant
HR Manager
Employment Relations Specialist
Management Consultant
Learning and Development Specialist
HR Administrator
HR Business Partner
Recruitment Consultant
Business Development Executive
Compensation and Benefits Analyst
Training Consultant
Research Assistant /Officer
Trade Union Official
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