Program Overview

Business Studies

Overview

The Business Studies degree is for students who want the skills, knowledge and experience needed to succeed in a wide range of careers including E-Commerce, Financial Management, HR, Economics, and more. The course provides a solid grounding in the many skills required to pursue a successful career in business, with an entrepreneurial focus and relevance to management practice.

Careers and Further Options

Graduates from the BBS have an international reputation for making an immediate and significant contribution, whatever path they choose. Depending on your final-year specialism, you may qualify for exemptions from examinations of certain professional bodies. Career Titles include:

• E Commerce
• Economics
• Financial Services
• Human Resource Management
• Management
• Marketing
• Teaching

Career Prospects:

• Accountancy
• Economics
• E-Commerce
• Financial Management Services
• Human Resource Management
• International Marketing Management

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Cert: Minimum of O4 or H6 in Mathematics
• GCE A Level: GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE C Mathematics
• FET Level 5: Please visit our Admissions webpage for details on course requirements or how to apply to DCU
• Mature Applicants: Mature entry is a competitive process. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine interest in the programme(s) they are applying for, academic experience and competency in their chosen field of study, and an ability to engage and succeed on the programme
• Advanced Entry: Applicants that have completed at least one year of study at NFQ Level 6, 7 or 8 at another institution may apply to continue their studies on a similar programme at DCU

Course Structure

Year 1

• Economics
• Accounting
• Marketing
• IT Skills
• Psychology in Organisations
• Business Mathematics
• Critical Thinking for Business
• Learning Innovation for Enterprise
• Business Analytics

Year 2

• Core Modules
  • Business Law
  • Operations Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Statistics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Information Systems
  • Financial Management
  • Industrial Economics
  • Industrial Relations
  • Ethics
  • Financial Markets
  • The Changing Consumer
  • Applied Business Analytics
  • Critical Thinking for Business
  • The Innovators Toolkit

Year 3

• INTRA Year (For those opting for a four-year degree) INTRA (11-month paid work placement)
• OR Study Abroad Year (For those opting for a four-year degree) One year abroad at one of DCU Business School's top partner universities in Europe
• Summer School module run by the DCU Placement (you can register for a pre-approved Summer School and may be eligible to receive exemptions for ten credits of options in your final year)

Year 4

• Business Strategy
• New Enterprise Development
• Choice of Specialism
  • Human Resource Management
  • Business Economics
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Management of Operations
  • Business Analytics

Fees and Funding

Fees

• Student Contribution: €3,043 per annum
• EU Status Fee: €5,922 per annum
• Non EU Fee: €16,500 per annum

How To Apply

• Applicants presenting EU school leaving examinations (EU, EFTA & UK): Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February or 1st May
• Applicants presenting examinations from outside the EU: Candidates should apply directly here
• Mature Applicants: All mature applicants apply through the CAO by 1st February
• Advanced Entry: Applications are made via the CAO Advanced Entry route which will open on the 5th November to 1st July

Life On Campus

• DCU has three academic campuses; Glasnevin, St. Patrick’s and All Hallows (both in Drumcondra), all close to Dublin City centre
• Exceptional Facilities: DCU’s 19,000 students have access to exceptional teaching and learning facilities across our three academic campuses
• Campus Life: There are more than 140 clubs and societies for students in DCU, with ‘Clubs & Socs’ days taking place on both the Glasnevin and Drumcondra campuses at the start of the academic year
• Accommodation: Information about accommodation each of our three campuses can be accessed here
• Student Supports: We have a number of academic, professional and social supports for students

FAQs

• Do I need to have studied Business Subjects in my Leaving Cert to complete this course? If not, how difficult will it be to study Business Studies?
  No, you don't have to have studied business studies for this course. Actually, it is better if you haven't as the first semesters modules introduce you to the world of business and is taught at a beginners level
• Does DCU have partner universities around the world to go to?
  Yes, see the full list of the universities you can travel to (depending on your course). For further specific information you should contact the course contact
• For the business courses how big are class sizes like and are there work placements?
  There are some large lectures for common modules but these are supported by smaller weekly tutorial groups of approx. 30 people. There are work placements in our Business school
• What are some of the companies that students from the BSc multimedia have gone on to work for?
  Some companies include: TV3, BBC, Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, Yahoo, Setanta Sport & independent production companies NA