Program Overview
BA (Hons) Business
Overview
The broad philosophy of this programme is to provide students with an appropriate base of relevant business and management knowledge, to promote personal development and business career advancement.
Aims and Objectives
On completion of this programme, students should have acquired the skills to:
- Understand a range of business functions and the multi-disciplinary nature of business
- Apply appropriate academic theories and concepts to a range of business and management issues
- Demonstrate a range of skills required by managers
- Understand the influence of the international context on business and management
- Acquire practical business and management experience
- Develop their learning skills to meet the demands of future postgraduate study
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements for the BA (Hons) Business 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).
Delivery
Classes will be delivered online.
Student Testimonial
_"I chose DBS because it was close to my work and also offered different business streams. There were some fantastic lecturers...Advanced economics with Dermot Gallagher was by far my favourite. Excellent teacher and very dry and witty.
I learned a lot and I did enjoy it immensely. The sense of accomplishment when I finished it and got my results was like nothing I’d ever felt before. Part-time lecturers are fantastic in helping you understand things and if you put the work and effort in you will get to know them personally.
I felt I just needed that piece of paper to say I have a degree but now I just want to keep learning new things and expanding my knowledge. I will display my DBS qualification proudly on my wall and CV, and always be reminded of what I achieved and that I never gave up."_
Jack O’Rourke Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business | Part-Time
Course Content
The BA (Hons) in Business programme has the following content and is typically completed over 4 years part-time.
- Maths and Stats for Business
- Business Context and Organisation
- Marketing Essentials
- IT Essentials
- Economic Perspectives
- Learning to Learn
- Introduction to Business Finance
- Management
- Financial Management
- Business Information Systems
- Business Ethics and Research Practice
- Advanced Economic Perspectives
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Strategic Management
- Global Business
- Human Resource Management
- Organisational Psychology
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Capstone Project
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 - Business subjects are further developed at this stage and students are also introduced to psychology. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of society in understanding the psychology of the person in terms of perception, attitudes and culture.
Stage 3 - at Stage 3 the business focus is on Strategic Management, Global Business and Human Resource Management while the psychology component includes the Psychology of Work and Individual Differences.
Classes will be delivered online.
Career Opportunities
Because of the broad spectrum of subjects studied, career opportunities for business studies students are numerous. The wide-ranging nature of knowledge and skills gained by business and psychology graduates makes them an attractive proposition for any prospective employer. Graduates have the opportunity to add value for both for both employers and themselves on a daily basis. Graduates can test theories, apply concepts and undertake practical project work. Graduating students wishing to pursue further qualifications can proceed to postgraduate programmes up to Masters level or to programmes leading to professional qualifications.
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.
Next Steps
Before making an application please ensure you are aware of all entry requirements.
School Leaver Applicants Application for first year full-time programmes in the college is through the CAO System. The CAO system applies only to applications for first year admissions to undergraduate full-time day programmes described in the prospectus, which have a CAO Course code.
Application forms and the CAO Handbook are both supplied by the Central Applications Office (CAO), Tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway or from your Career Guidance Counsellor.
Mature Applicants If you are over 23 years of age on the 1st of January on the year of admission and do not meet the minimum entry requirements, you may apply as a Mature Student. Mature students should apply directly to the Admissions Office at Dublin Business School. Mature students are assessed on the basis of age, work experience, general education standard, motivation and commitment to the programme for which they are applying. Please forward documentation such as any relevant transcripts, a CV or any other related documentation to the Admissions Office. Proof of age such as a copy of driver’s licence or passport must also be submitted.
Transfer Students Students holding a relevant Certificate, Diploma or other relevant third level qualification may qualify for entry to the second or third year of degree programme. Transfer applications to the second or third year full-time programmes are to be made directly to the college. Students should send copies of their examination transcripts and other relevant documentation along with their application form (available from the School / College) to the Admissions Office at Dublin Business School.
EU Citizens A European (EU) Application is one made by a person: (a) who is permanently a resident in one of the member states of the European Union and/or (b) who will have received full-time second level education, for three of the five years immediately before the date of proposed admission, in member states.
Non-EU Applicants Non - EU applicants should contact directly the International Admissions Office at Dublin Business School.
Application fee to CAO Early applicants to CAO can benefit from a reduced fee of €30 for early online applications. There is a standard application fee of €45 made payable to CAO on submitting your CAO application form or online application to before the normal closing date. Late applicants will be charged €90 for paper applications and €60 for online applications.