Business
This proposed programme is intended to provide learners with a broad-based, modern and relevant business degree, addressing all key areas of business; management and organisation, finance, human resources, marketing, law and governance, ICT, mathematics, statistics and economics.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
3 years full-time.
Specific Subjects or course requirements
Grade O6/H7 or better in 5 Leaving Certificate subjects including English and Mathematics.
QQI FET Applicants General Information
Careers / Further progression
The programme places a particular emphasis on digital and transversal skills, improving the graduate’s employability and occupational mobility. In addition, we strive to prepare our graduates to become citizens of the world, autonomous learners, ethically and morally responsible for themselves.
Graduates will have developed self-confidence and ability to work in diverse environments and communicate effectively in variety of contexts in order to prepare them for work within a business support and/or junior management role.
Possible roles for graduates from this programme include HR generalist, business support, business administration, sales support, marketing assistant, business analyst, business development officer, self-employed in entrepreneurship, financial support officer, accounting support officer.
Graduates can also apply for one-year add-on Honours Bachelor degree programmes, in particular the BA Honours in Business in IBAT.
Why study in Dublin with us?
Graduate starting salaries are at an average of €33k* and this is something that 90% of graduates manage to achieve.
Dublin is home to large and prestigious organisations such as Google, Facebook, Accenture, Hubspot, Mastercard and Salesforce – the perfect place for you, an aspiring global business professional
In late 2018, employment levels reached an all-time high* in Dublin, which along with the prestigious organisations based in the city, offers huge employment potential for graduates and will be a good start to your global career.
A 12-month post-student work permit enables graduates to gain invaluable experience with these companies or one of the numerous start-ups based in the city boosting your skills and your CV.
A city-centre campus in the heart of Dublin equipped with modern facilities and connected perfectly to work and play opportunities.
Further information
Mature Applicants who are at least 23 years of age on 1st January of the year of admission are deemed to be mature applicants and are not required to meet the normal academic entry levels. A mature applicant must demonstrate their ability to succeed by providing evidence of current and prior learning and work experience, explaining their motivation, and how committed they are to succeeding on the course.
Mature applicants are considered on the basis of their previous studies, both formal and non-formal, and relevant work and life experience. This means you must submit a detailed CV, personal statement outlining your motivation for studying now, 2 work based references and any documentation such as training courses that you completed. This will demonstrate your engagement in learning in different contexts and assuring a more timely decision on your application.
Overseas equivalent qualifications
These need to be appropriately aligned with the corresponding QQI standard for a level-7 Business award. If you are presenting with a qualification from overseas, this will be subject to checks. IBAT College Dublin uses a number of comparison systems, such as the NARIC Qualifications Recognition system, to compare and establish equivalency of international academic awards.
In addition
Applicants seeking Recognition of Prior Learning will be considered for direct entry to Stages 2 & the Award Stage.
Please contact a member of our Admissions Team to discuss this further.
Applicants who possess a Foundation Certificate.
All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in English Language. Competence is demonstrated if your
first language is English
you completed a recognised English language test, no more than two years prior to their application, such as IELTS Academic. An IELTS score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic Version or equivalent, is required for non-native English speakers. Consult with a member of our
Admission’s team to discuss equivalent awards
you took your final school examinations such as the Irish Leaving Certificate or A-Levels, or a formally accredited programme of Higher Education of no less than 60 ECTS, through English, in a country where English is recognised as the majority language.
Entry 2024
Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2024 at 5pm
Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2024 at 5pm
Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1 May 2024 at 5pm
Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2024 at 5pm
Exceptional online late application (see page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee €60 Closing Date: 22 July 2024 at 5pm
Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.
LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2024. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2024, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5 March 2024 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.
Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22 July at 5pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2024 in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system. This is an exceptional late closing date and all steps must be completed by 5pm on 22 July. No changes may be made after this date.
If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.
Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.
Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Marino Institute of Education, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick and Maynooth University have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.
Refer to page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.
Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:
General Restrictions
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices
Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course
Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants
Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR
The Bachelor in Business will include domestic and international learners with the academic entry requirements to achieve success and the required English Language proficiency. Other target learners include mature learners as well as school leavers and the programme is also accessible to learners who wish to access the programme at stage 2 or 3 through the College processes for Recognition of Prior Learning, formal in the case of transfer students or informal or non-formal in the case of experienced applicants with a significant portfolio of prior experience.
This proposed programme is intended to provide learners with a broad-based, modern and relevant business degree, addressing all key areas of business; management and organisation, finance, human resources, marketing, law and governance, ICT, mathematics, statistics and economics. The programme (its content, and skills / knowledge structure) has been informed by an analysis of skills requirements, research and stakeholder engagement, including employers, recruiters, and existing learners.
On successful completion of the Bachelor in Business you will be able to:
Demonstrate specialised knowledge across a number of key integrated areas of business, to include management and organisation (accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, strategy), legal, ICT and economics such that the application of this breath of knowledge in appropriate business scenarios can be achieved.
Review theories, frameworks and models across various business sub-fields, showing limitations of current knowledge in various business contexts. Identification of new knowledge and integration of concepts across a variety of areas
Demonstrate and communicate a range of skills acquired across the programme, particularly in creatively solving business problems, using appropriate software, and presenting the results to a select audience.
Select and apply appropriate judgement and tools in planning and designing solutions to predefined business problems, for structured semi-structured and unstructured problems.
Interpret business problems within their context boundaries, draw on appropriate knowledge and analysis of data to provide a solution to these contextualised problems.
Maintain personal integrity that supports an environment built on trust, and supports personal and organisational development. Collaborate constructively in the work of a diverse group, taking on a leadership role, as well as becoming self-directed and self-aware as an individual.
Take responsibility for their own learning, identifying their own learning needs and that of their learning group, and have the ability to enhance their learning competencies through a variety of learning activities and assessments.
Reflect on and express their internalised view of the modern business world, its wider social, legal, ethical and operational environment, with due respect to the players and stakeholders in the business environment.
The programme takes three years to complete full time. Each academic year comprises 24 teaching weeks, 2 study weeks and 4 assessment weeks and is divided into two semesters. In the early stages, years 1 & 2 students take some modules (10 ECTs) over both semesters. Approximately 50% of the modules are examined by course work and 50% by a blend of course work and examination.
In the final year the capstone module Innovation & Entrepreneurship gives students an opportunity to reflect on the skills and knowledge they have accumulated, though re-visiting core areas of business in order to tackle the concepts of the innovative enterprise, business creation and new product development. The assessment which requires the student to defend involves creating a Business Model Canvas template for a new venture and analysing entrepreneurs in terms of their enterprising behaviour and mind-set , innovative and creative characteristics, what makes them different and their contribution to society.
Stage 1 Modules
IT Fundamentals & Skills
Principles of Business & Management
HRM and the Inter-Cultural Workplace
Marketing Fundamentals & Applications
Introduction to Accounting
Business Mathematics
Academic Skills Development
Stage 2 Modules
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Cost & Management Accounting
Consumer Behaviour
Business Information Systems
Statistics for Business
Economics for Business
Market Research
Principles of Law
Technology Innovation
Effective Communications for Business
Award Stage Modules
International Business
Financial Management
Talent Resourcing & Development
Integrated marketing Communications & Advertising
Employment and Company Law
Business & Personal Ethics
Applied Project Management
Employee Relations
Digital Marketing
Business Intelligence
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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