Program Overview

Aims & Objectives

The overall aim of the BA (Hons) in Business (Cloud Computing) is to provide students with an integrated, balanced and flexible business education.

On completion of the programme students should be able to:

• Understand a range of business functions and the multi-disciplinary nature of business

• Apply appropriate academic theories and concepts to a range of business and management issues

• Demonstrate a range of skills required by managers

• Understand the influence of the international context of business and management

• Have an insight into the importance of Cloud Computing within organisations and to appreciate these various skills within organisations

Course Content

The BA (Hons) in Business (Cloud Computing) programme has the following content and is typically completed over 4 years part-time.

Stage 1

Core Modules: Business Context & Organisation Economic Perspectives IT Essentials Maths & Statistics for Business Marketing Essentials Introduction to Business Finance

Stage 2

Core Modules: Management Financial Management Business Information Systems Business Ethics & Research Practice Advanced Economic Perspectives Database Design & Cloud Technology Cloud Marketing and Sales

Stage 3

Core Modules: Strategic Management Global Business Human Resource Management Capstone Project Cloud Networking & Security Cloud Platform Development

Teaching and Assessment

Student assessment will be based on a combination of continuous assessment and end of year examinations. Continuous assessment will include essay writing, case studies, presentations, literature reviews and projects, and students will be required to work individually as well as in groups. End of year examinations are typically held in late April/early May and take place during the day. Level 1 subjects may also include an in-class assessment usually held in December.

Structure

Stage 1 - Seven mandatory subjects provide foundation knowledge in core business areas and include employability and personal development modules which run throughout the programme.

Stage 2 - Student knowledge in the key business disciplines is further developed and they are introduced to databases and cloud marketing concepts that will underpin subsequent studies.

Stage 3 - At stage 3, students study Strategic Management alongside a range of clouding computing topics including Cloud Networking and Security.

Career Opportunities

Because of the broad spectrum of subjects studied, career opportunities for business management students are numerous. The wide-ranging nature of knowledge and skills gained by business graduates makes them an attractive proposition for any prospective employer. A range of employment opportunities is possible in areas such as marketing, sales, operations, information technology, finance and general management. Alternatively, the degree provides the basis for further study at postgraduate level.

Fees

The Course Fees for the BA (Hons) in Business and streams are:

• Level 1: €590 (10 credit modules) / €300 (5 credit modules) per annum.
• Level 2: €700 (10 credit modules) / €360 (5 credit modules) per annum.
• Level 3: €750 (10 credit modules) / €380 (5 credit modules) per annum.

Entry Requirements

Standard Applicants for the Evening Business Degree programmes must meet the minimum entry requirements of the College. For Evening Business Degree programmes the minimum entry requirements are two H5s and four O6s/H7s to include Maths and English or another language in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

Mature Applicants

If you are over 23 years of age and do not meet the minimum entry requirements, you may apply as a Mature Student. Mature students are assessed on the basis of age, work experience, general education standard, motivation and commitment to the programme for which they are applying.

FETAC Applicants

Minimum admission requirements for graduates of FETAC awards at level 5 in any discipline with at least three distinction. A full FETAC award normally consists of 8 modules. A full award may be accumulated over more than one academic year.