Program Overview

Overview of Business Studies (Joint Honours)

The business aspects of this degree will result in a graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in, understand, and critically evaluate practices within markets, organisations and business management. The study of Business is the study of the integration of a range of fundamental practices of business including finance, marketing, leadership, strategy, accounting, corporate social responsibility, business ethics, and broad management skills designed to explore and enhance our understanding of how companies and industries operate and flourish.

Business Studies: The Course for You?

You will enjoy this course if you have a core interest in business but would also like to develop and engage with either computer science or law. The business aspects of the programme will provide you with a depth of engagement and understanding of the various aspects of markets, organisations and business management.

Focus Areas

• If you are thinking of Business and Computer Science, then you will like to focus on problem-solving, using logical and mathematical skills and you will also engage with management and business subjects which will help you action these in the commercial world.
• If you are thinking of Business and Law, then you would like to gain an in-depth understanding in the disciplines of law and business and develop a critical understanding of both the legal framework of business activity and the economic and commercial context in which law operates.

Graduate Skills and Career Opportunities

Students taking this Joint Honours programme are prepared for challenging careers in business and computer science/law, as well as positioning them for postgraduate study and research in either of these fields. Graduates of this programme are employed in a variety of roles and areas, hired by multinationals, consultancy and accountancy firms, within the public sector and for small and medium-sized businesses.

Your Degree and What You’ll Study

From a business perspective, we provide critical engagement with the various business disciplines spanning four main focuses which progress over the four years of study.

• Immerse yourself in the contexts and fundamentals of business within the natural resources and limits of the planet
• Broaden your business knowledge
• Develop practical experience and international exposure
• Deepen your expertise

Course Structure

• In first year, students study introductory topics in Business and typically take all or some of the following business topics depending on the programme.
• In the second year, Business students have the opportunity to study subjects in greater depth.
• In third year, students again take a combination of topic areas choosing from a larger selection of subjects.
• In the fourth year, students study the following topics in even greater depth.

Awards

• B.A. (Moderatorship) Honours Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8) for Computer Science and Business
• L.L.B/B.A Honours Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8) for Law and Business

CAO Information

• CAO Points 540-609 (2024)
• Number of Places: 58 Places

Admission Requirements

For Computer Science and Business

• Leaving Certificate: H4/O2 Mathematics
• Advanced GCE (A Level): Grade C Mathematics
• GCSE: Grade A Mathematics
• International Baccalaureate: HL Grade 5 Mathematics

For Law and Business

• Leaving Certificate: O4/H6 Mathematics
• GCSE: Grade B Mathematics
• International Baccalaureate: SL Grade 5 Mathematics

English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Fees

For a full list of undergraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section.

Study Abroad

In third year, students may have the opportunity to apply to study abroad for the full or half year with one of Trinity Business School’s partner universities. This provides students with the ability to experience a unique academic, cultural opportunity and an exceptional personal experience.