Program Overview

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Bachelor of Business

Overview

The Bachelor of Business degree course builds on knowledge and competencies developed at the higher certificate (NFQ level 6). Knowledge, skills and competencies across a wide variety of areas will be further developed focusing on the roles and functions of business administrators and managers.

Program Details

TU Code

TU784

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Business

Duration

1 year

Location

Blanchardstown

What is Business?

This ordinary degree course includes modules in organisational psychology, operations management, European languages (French/German/Spanish), finance, marketing and enterprise development. Graduates of this course will have further developed the ability to integrate concepts into working and professional environments and will develop diagnostic and creative skills allowing them to operate at advanced levels in organisations.

IT Requirements

Students on this course will be required to have a medium spec computer/laptop (i.e. able to run Win 10, an AV solution and Office comfortably. Be able to use Wi-fi and camera to attend online classes, use other software such as SPSS, Adobe Connect; e.g. Latitude 5510; Latitude 5410;

Minimum Entry Requirements

Application for admission to add-on Ordinary Degree (Level 7) courses will be considered from graduates of a relevant Higher Certificate (NFQ Level 6) course at pass level with a GPA of 2.0 or above.

Advanced Entry

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Business course facilitates employment opportunities at an operational level in corporate organisations.

Module Listing

Year One

Semester 1

• Business Psychology & Behaviour 1 [Mandatory]
• Business Systems Analysis [Mandatory]
• Financial Management 1 [Mandatory]
• Global Business Environment [Mandatory]
• Operations and Supply Chain Management [Mandatory]
• Operations Management [Mandatory]
  • Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship [Elective]
  • French for Business 3a [Elective]
  • German for Business 3a [Elective]
  • Selling and Sales Management [Elective]
  • Spanish for Business 3a [Elective]

Semester 2

• Operations and Supply Chain Management [Mandatory]
• Databases for Business [Mandatory]
• Management Accounting: Cost Accumulation, Planning & Control [Mandatory]
• Business Psychology & Behaviour 2 [Mandatory]
• Diversity in the Workplace [Mandatory]
• Operations Management [Mandatory]
  • Enterprise Development [Elective]
  • French for Business 3b [Elective]
  • German for Business 3b [Elective]
  • Spanish for Business 3b [Elective]
  • Modern Irish Economic & Business History [Elective]

Progression

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Business (NFQ level 7), students are eligible to progress on to the Bachelor of Business (Honours) (NFQ Level 8).