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Business Studies

Overview

The Bachelor of Business Studies is a level 8 honours degree designed exclusively for advanced entry applicants with relevant higher or further education or an equivalent seeking to pursue a career in business. The course commences in year two and is tailored to equip graduates with leading-edge knowledge and skills, preparing them for successful business careers.

Course Details

TU Code

TU931

NFQ Level

Level 8

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours)

Duration

3 years

Number of Places

40

Location

Aungier Street

What is... Business Studies?

The Bachelor of Business Studies is a level 8 honours degree designed exclusively for advanced entry applicants with relevant higher or further education or an equivalent seeking to pursue a career in business. The course commences in year two and is tailored to equip graduates with leading-edge knowledge and skills, preparing them for successful business careers.

A focus on continuous innovation means that the course is regularly updated, staying on top of industry trends and ensuring that graduates develop the competencies sought by leading employers. There is regular engagement with industry partners through live company projects, community-based work and expert guest speakers.

Key Features

• Designed exclusively for advanced entry applicants- commences in year two.
• Wide range of modules, allowing students to create their own unique learning pathway
• Study abroad option in year three of the course
• Work experience in year three of the course
• Accredited ACCA course
• Students focus on real business challenges with live cases studies and a team dissertation
• Company visits and industry speakers throughout the course
• Small classes sizes- opportunity to participate, collaborate and share ideas
• Range of personal development modules offered throughout the course to ensure that students develop the graduate competencies required by modern employers.
• Regular career development workshops to ensure that students develop strong CVs and are interview ready.

Learning Outcomes

The focus of this Honours Degree is broad enough to offer graduates a variety of career options and pathways to further study, while also allowing for specialisation. Students can choose from a broad range of modules, creating their own unique learning journey.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Typically 20-25% of the 3rd year class study abroad in semester two. Students can choose to study at one of our many international partner institutions.

Minimum Entry Requirements

To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past, for example:

• To enter Year 2 via Advanced Entry, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Year 1.
• For entry to Year 3, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1 and 2.
• For entry to Year 4, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1, 2, and 3.

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the course have excelled in a variety of industries and professions, both in Ireland and internationally. Career opportunities exist in Management, HRM, Financial and Banking sectors and Retail Services to name but a few.

Module Listing

Year One

• Advanced Marketing [Mandatory]
• Economics [Mandatory]
• Business Law [Elective]
• Digital Marketing Management [Elective]
• Management Accounting [Elective]
• Management Accounting 1 [Elective]

Year Two

• Digital Transformation & eBusiness [Mandatory]
• International Business Mgmt [Mandatory]
• Accounting for Management Control and Decision Making [Elective]
• Financial Reporting [Elective]
• Communications [Elective]
• Entrepreneurial Studies [Elective]
• Corporate Finance 1 [Elective]
• Corporate Finance [Elective]
• Human Resource Management [Elective]
• Digital Transformation & eBusiness [Elective]
• Intro to Knowledge Mgmt & the Knowledge Worker [Elective]
• (24013) Selling and Sales Management [Elective]
• Marketing Communications [Elective]
• Innovation, Creativity & Enterprise [Elective]

Year Three

• Team Dissertation [Mandatory]
• Business Research Methods [Mandatory]
• Strategic Management [Mandatory]
• Taxation [Elective]
• Advanced Financial Reporting [Elective]
• Auditing [Elective]
• Consumer Behaviour [Elective]
• Derivatives [Elective]
• Financial Strategy [Elective]
• International Human Resource Management [Elective]
• Corporate Governance and Business Ethics [Elective]
• Digital Entrepreneurship [Elective]
• Strategic Logistics Management [Elective]

Progression

Students who have successfully completed the course can access a wide range of postgraduate courses in TU Dublin and elsewhere in Higher Education.