Program Overview

Bachelor of Business - Level 7 NFQ

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Business programme is a three-year Level 7 qualification that provides a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of key business principles, practical skills, and industry insights. This programme is designed for those aiming to pursue a career in Business, with opportunities in multinational, financial, accounting, or other public and private organisations in Ireland and abroad.

Programme Details

• Level: 7 NFQ
• Study Mode: Full-Time
• Duration: 3 Years
• Start Date: September 2025, January 2026
• Delivery: Face-to-Face
• Fees:
  • EU: €4500.00
  • Non-EU: €7150.00

Programme Modules

Year 1 Semester 1

• Learning & Communication (BB7 M1.1, ECTS: 5)
• Computer Applications 1 (BB7 M1.2, ECTS: 5)
• Business Management (BB7 M1.3, ECTS: 5)
• Business Statistics & Mathematics (BB7 M1.4, ECTS: 10)
• Academic Writing (BB7 MI.5, ECTS: 5)
• Financial Accounting (1 & 2) (BB7 M1.6, ECTS: 5)

Year 1 Semester 2

• Business & Society (BB7 M1.7, ECTS: 5)
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship (BB7 M1.8, ECTS: 5)
• Organisational Behaviour (BB7 M1.9, ECTS: 5)
• Computer Applications 2 (BB7 M1.10, ECTS: 5)
• Business Statistics & Mathematics 2 (BB7 M1.11, ECTS: 5)

Year 2 Semester 3

• Management and Cost Accounting (BB7 M2.1, ECTS: 10)
• Business Law (BB7 M2.2, ECTS: 5)
• Macroeconomics (BB7 M2.3, ECTS: 5)
• Advanced Spreadsheets (BB7 M2.4, ECTS: 5)
• Selling & Sales Management (BB7 M2.5, ECTS: 5)
• Human Resource Management (BB7 M2.6, ECTS: 5)

Year 2 Semester 4

• Microeconomics (BB7 M2.7, ECTS: 5)
• Marketing (BB7 M2.8, ECTS: 5)
• Social Media Marketing (BB7 M2.9, ECTS: 5)
• Sustainability & the Circular Economy (BB7 M2..10, ECTS: 5)
• Management Accounting & System Analysis (BB7 M2.11, ECTS: 5)
• Study Abroad (BB7 M2.12, ECTS: 30)

Year 3 Semester 5

• Business Finance (BB7 M3.1, ECTS: 10)
• Information Technology Management (BB7 M3.2, ECTS: 5)
• Marketing Research (BB7 M3.3, ECTS: 5)
• Business & Sustainability (BB7 M3.4, ECTS: 5)
• Enterprise Development (BB7 M3.5, ECTS: 10)
• International Business (BB7 M3.6, ECTS: 5)
• Operations Management (BB7 M3.7, ECTS: 5)
• Management and Leadership Building (BB7 M3.8, ECTS: 5)

Elective Modules

• Personal Business Finance (BB7 M3.9, ECTS: 5)
• Employment Relations (BB7 M3.10, ECTS: 5)
• Lean Six Sigma (BB7 M3.11, ECTS: 5)
• Services Marketing (BB7 M3.12, ECTS: 5)
• Marketing Communications (BB7 M3.13, ECTS: 5)

Entry Requirements

• General Entry Requirements: International Applicants must submit equivalent qualifications meeting the basic matriculation requirements certified by NARIC Ireland.
• Basic Matriculation Requirements: All applicants must meet the basic matriculation requirements of a minimum of 5 O6/H7 grades, including Mathematics and a Language.
• FET Applicants: Must hold a QQI level 5 Major Award.
• English Language Entry Requirements: IELTS 6.0/ B2+ CEFR or equivalent.

Assessment, Awards and Learner Protection

• Assessment Method: A combination of module-appropriate assessment methods, including group work, examinations, presentations, and business reports.
• Award: Bachelor of Business, QQI Level 7 Major Award, Total Credits: 180 ECTS.
• Protection of Enrolled Learners: Dorset College Dublin has arrangements in place under the HECA Learner Protection Scheme to ensure the Protection of Enrolled Learners (PEL) in the event of a cessation of programmes by the college.

Career & Progression

• Career Opportunities: The Bachelor of Business programme will provide a strong base from which learners may pursue a career and/or further study in accountancy, finance, marketing, or general business.
• Sample Job Roles:
  • Assistant Manager/Supervisor
  • Social Media Assistant
  • Sales Representative
  • Human Resources Assistant
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Assistant Buyer
  • Brand Marketing Assistant
  • Operations Research Analyst
• Graduate Progression: Options to progress include the one-year Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business Level 8 at Dorset College or to a similar degree at other higher education providers.