Business - Psychology
The broad philosophy of this programme is to provide students with an appropriate base of relevant business and management knowledge, with particular emphasis on the development of a firm understanding of the core issues addressed by psychology in business.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
4 years part-time, 2 evenings per week.
Delivery
Classes will be delivered online.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements for the BA (Hons) Business (Psychology) 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.
Careers / Further progression
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.
Further information
Next Intake: September 2023
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).
We are now accepting applications for programmes taking place in 2023. Contact our Admissions Team for further information.
Email: admissions@dbs.ie
Phone: 01 417 7500
Opening times:
Monday to Friday
8:45am to 5:15pm
Overview
The broad philosophy of this programme is to provide students with an appropriate base of relevant business and management knowledge, with particular emphasis on the development of a firm understanding of the core issues addressed by psychology in business. Students have the opportunity to study the key aspects of business complemented by specific insight into the psychological aspects of work and organisational behaviour.
Aims & Objectives
On completion of this programme, students should have acquired the skills to:
• To understand a range of business functions and the multi-disciplinary nature of business
• To apply appropriate academic theories and concepts to a range of business and management issues
• To develop an understanding of the complexity of human behaviour
• To understand the role of psychology in organisational functioning
• To demonstrate a range of skills required by managers
• To demonstrate the relationship between psychology and business
During the course students have the opportunity to add value to both their employers and themselves on a daily basis. They can test theories, apply concepts and undertake practical project work focused on live business issues, which can be of benefit to their employers and to their own personal development.
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.
The BA (Hons) in Business and Psychology programme has the following content and is typically completed over 4 years part-time.
Stage 1
Core Modules:
Maths and Stats for Business
Business Context and Organisation
Marketing Essentials
IT Essentials
Economic Perspectives
Learning to Learn
Introduction to Business Finance
Stage 2
Core Modules:
Management
Financial Management
Business Information Systems
Business Ethics and Research Practice
Advanced Economic Perspectives
Psychology
Social Psychology
Stage 3
Core Modules:
Strategic Management
Global Business
Human Resource Management
Organisational Psychology
Personality and Individual Differences
Capstone Project
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.
Contact our Admissions Team for further information.
Email: admissions@dbs.ie
Phone: 01 417 7500
Opening times:
Monday to Friday
8:45am to 5:15pm