Program Overview

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BA (Hons) Business - Management

Overview

The BA (Hons) in Business (Management) degree programme has been designed to provide a broad foundation in business management and in the main functional areas of management. Students are equipped with a wide range of knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in business.

Aims & Objectives

The overall aim of this programme is to provide students with an integrated, balanced and flexible business education and to enable them to develop the business and personal skills required to enable them to progress in their subsequent careers.

On completion of this programme, students will have the ability to:

• Demonstrate a strong knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the many aspects of business and management
• Display a methodical approach to analysis, problem-solving and decision making
• Display a practical competence and skills in business and business functions
• Proceed in a highly competent manner to postgraduate study.

Delivery

Classes will be delivered online.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for the BA (Hons) in Management are:

• Leaving Certificate – Applicants must obtain a minimum of 2H5s and 4 O6s/H7s, to include English or another language, or
• FETAC – A full Level 5 FETAC Award (i.e. 8 modules) with at least 3 distinctions, or
• A-Levels / GCSE – Applicants must obtain a minimum of 4 GCSE passes at grade C to include Mathematics and English or another language, plus 2 A-Level passes at grade C or higher, or
• BTEC – Applicants must obtain a minimum of a BTEC National Diploma in a cognate area.
• For applicants whose first language is not English and who have not previously undertaken a degree taught through English, evidence must be provided of proficiency in English language equivalent to B2+ or above on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). This must be evidenced through a recognised English Language test such as IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, PTE or DBS English Assessment. Test certificates should be dated within the last two years to be considered valid.

Mature All EU nationals aged 23 years before 1st of January in the year of application are classified as ‘mature applicants’. Mature learners can apply directly to the college and will be assessed on basis of age, work experience and educational attainment as outlined in the DBS Quality Assurance Handbook (QAH).

Student Testimonial

_"I chose DBS because of the city centre location and good reviews online. Companies are queried as to what skills they look for and courses are amended to reflect same. The lecturers are very passionate and know students names.

I chose the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business (Management) because the subject is broad - you can move into many areas with a business degree.

My favourite module was Business Finance, The lecturer's name was Nora, she was very passionate about the subject and sparked me to move into a role relating to finance.

I would recommend DBS, it is a well known college amongst companies and recruitment agencies; they focus on what skills companies want in candidates. It has benefited my career - I moved from retail management to banking during my time."_

Shane Barry Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business (Management)

Course Content

The BA (Hons) in Business programme and the associated streams have the following content and are typically completed over 4 years part-time.

Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3
Maths and Stats for Business	Management	Strategic Management
Business Context and Organisation	Financial Management	Global Business
Marketing Essentials	Business Information Systems	Human Resource Management
IT Essentials	Business Ethics and Research Practice	Data Management and Analytics
Economic Perspectives	Advanced Economic Perspectives	Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Learning to Learn	Selling and Sales Management	Capstone Project
Introduction to Business Finance	Project Feasibility

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. 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 - Seven core subjects further develop student knowledge and understanding of the key business disciplines and include modules in finance, sales and entrepreneurship.

Stage 3 - The core focus at stage 3 is on Strategic Management and Global Business with other business functions including Human Resource Management, Services Management and Data Management.

Classes will be delivered online.

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.

For a full list of part-time undergraduate business degree fees click here.

You can also contact our admissions team who will also be able to advise on the payment options available to our students.

All QQI accredited programmes of education and training of 3 months or longer duration offered by Dublin Business School (DBS) are covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) (b) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 whereby in the event that DBS ceases to provide the programme, for any reason, after learners have started on that programme, Kaplan Inc., as guarantor, will refund the moneys most recently paid by or for the learner. More details are included in the terms and conditions of learner admission to DBS and on programme handbooks provided at induction.