Expand+Higher Certificates (Level 6) and Ordinary Bachelor Degrees (Level 7)
The minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirement for all higher certificates (Level 6) and ab initio bachelor degrees (Level 7) programmes is Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leavin...

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The minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirement for all higher certificates (Level 6) and ab initio bachelor degrees (Level 7) programmes is Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English or Irish with a minimum of 160 points.

Bonus Points for Higher Mathematics*
A bonus of 25 points will be added to the points score for a H6 or above in higher level Mathematics. The bonus points are included in the overall points calculation only when Mathematics is one of the six best subjects following the addition of the bonus. Bonus points will be awarded irrespective of the year in which the examination was taken.

Foundation Level Mathematics
A pass in foundation level mathematics at F2 level or higher will be accepted as meeting the minimum entry requirements for programmes which currently require a minimum entry level of O6 in ordinary Leaving Certificate Mathematics, with the exception of engineering (including all programmes at Letterfrack) and nursing.

Where foundation level Mathematics is accepted as a passing subject, at a minimum F2 grade, the following points scoring system will apply:
F1 F2
20 12

Note:
Applicants are advised that, while foundation level Mathematics may meet the minimum mathematics requirement for entry to certain academic programmes, some employers require Mathematics at ordinary level or higher level to meet minimum educational attainment for some positions.

Foundation Level Irish
Foundation level Irish, at minimum F3 level, meets the minimum language requirement for entry to all programmes with the exception of nursing. No CAO points are awarded for foundation level Irish.

Expand+Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP)
The LCVP ‘Link Module’ will be considered as a passing subject provided the student achieves a pass grade. This will apply to entry for higher certificate (level 6), ordinary degree (level 7), and hon...

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The LCVP ‘Link Module’ will be considered as a passing subject provided the student achieves a pass grade. This will apply to entry for higher certificate (level 6), ordinary degree (level 7), and honours degree (level 8) programmes.

The ‘Link Modules’ result is considered and may be used as one of the best six subjects. Points are awarded on the basis of the classification below.

Link Modules 'Subject' (LCVP)

Pass 28 points
Merit 46 points
Distinction 66 points

Expand+QQI FET CAS Scoring

The national qualification system across further education and training (FET) in Ireland is known as the ‘Common Awards System’ or CAS.

The scoring system applies where all the requirements for the major award are met, i.e. ...

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The national qualification system across further education and training (FET) in Ireland is known as the ‘Common Awards System’ or CAS.

The scoring system applies where all the requirements for the major award are met, i.e. when the specified component awards have been achieved, totalling 120 credits. (To calculate your own score you must know the credit value of your component awards.)

Achievement of each component award is graded as Distinction, Merit or Pass. Distinction grade is weighted at 3, Merit at 2 and Pass at 1.

Multiply the credit value by the grade weighting to a maximum of 120 credits. (For components with a credit value of less than 5 credits, multiply the credit value by 15.) Then multiply the total by 10 and divide by 9 to calculate actual score. The maximum score achievable is 390.

Components leading to the best 120 credits are scored and applicants are ranked accordingly. The best 120 credits come from minor awards achieved with the highest grades.
(QQI will forward all relevant QQI FET award results achieved by applicants to the CAO.)

A QQI FET Major award may be accumulated over more than one academic year.

QQI FET awards achieved before the introduction of CAS, will be referenced to and scored using the CAS scoring.

Full details of the CAS, programmes and progression to the Higher Education Links Scheme are available on the QQI website (www.qqi.ie).

Full details of the QQI FET awards Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS) Entry Requirements and Scoring systems are also available on www.cao.ie .

For further information, please contact the Admissions Officer, Office of Academic Affairs, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Dublin Road, Galway.

Expand+Fees and Grants
The current fees are available on the GMIT website www.gmit.ie Students who have previously attended third level education may be liable for tuition fees and Student Contribution.

Students taking repeat modules will be liable for ...

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The current fees are available on the GMIT website www.gmit.ie Students who have previously attended third level education may be liable for tuition fees and Student Contribution.

Students taking repeat modules will be liable for repeat tuition fees and Student Contribution.
Non-EU applicants may be liable for the International fee.

Please refer to the GMIT website for further information on fee assessment or contact the Fees Office on 091 742139.

The website www.studentfinance.ie also provides valuable information on grants and other financial supports.

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €25 Closing Date: 20th January 2017 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

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Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2017 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2017 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2017 CAO Handbook: Fee €50 Closing Date: 22nd July 2017 at 5:15pm

You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5:15pm on 1st February 2017 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2017, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2017 CAO Handbook.

Late Applications (Exception to Timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22nd of July at 5:15pm applies only to applicants who are currently undergraduate students 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.

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, Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick 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 three HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2017 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restricted-category Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature.

Applying for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes – to be considered for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2017 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2017 at 5:15pm.

Expand+Students who successfully complete the Level 7 (Years 1-3) can progress directly to the 4th year of the Level 8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting.

Why study Accounting on the Mayo Campus?
These programmes provide students with a gene...

Hide-Students who successfully complete the Level 7 (Years 1-3) can progress directly to the 4th year of the Level 8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting.

Why study Accounting on the Mayo Campus?
These programmes provide students with a general and specialised education in accounting and financial management. It is a preparation for employment and a sustainable career in accounting and financial management in a range of organisations. It serves as a basis for further academic and professional education and aims to produce capable, adaptable, resilient and self-confident graduates with a capacity for independent thought and judgement. Students will be able to select particular modules they would like to study.

Expand+What will I study?
Year 1
Accounting, Marketing, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Law, Accounting Software Applications, PC Applications, Management, Microeconomics, Learning and Innovation Skills, EU Matters, European Union Policy, Intercultura...

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Year 1
Accounting, Marketing, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Law, Accounting Software Applications, PC Applications, Management, Microeconomics, Learning and Innovation Skills, EU Matters, European Union Policy, Intercultural Studies, Government & Public Policy, Exploring Values, Professional Development Skills, Language (French, German, Spanish or Irish).

Year 2
Financial Accounting 1, Financial Accounting 2, Macroeconomics, Management Accounting 1, Management Accounting 2, Business Information Systems, Business Law, Social & Organisational Psychology, Marketing Practice, Introduction to HRM, Selling, Sales Management, Personal Finance, Financial Investment, Web Design, Quality Management, Language.

Year 3
Financial Reporting Environment, Management Accounting 3, Taxation 1, Taxation 2, Financial Management, Business PC Applications, Management Information Systems, Operations Management, Decision Making & Quantitative Analysis, Small Business Management, Organisational Behaviour, Research, Marketing Management, Employment Law, Employee Relations, Digital Marketing, Services Marketing, Work Experience, Language.

Year 4 / Add-on
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting Strategic Management, Political Economy, Management Control Systems, Critical Thinking and Corporate Ethics & Governance, Management Accounting 4, Corporate Finance, Auditing , International Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Human Resource Management, Gender & Organisations, ICT Project Management, New Venture Creation, Language.

Expand+Why Study Business?
Business and related subjects (such as the ‘FAME’ group – finance, accounting, management and economics) are among the most popular fields of study at third level worldwide. You might have some vague ideas about why this is the ...

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Business and related subjects (such as the ‘FAME’ group – finance, accounting, management and economics) are among the most popular fields of study at third level worldwide. You might have some vague ideas about why this is the case – business graduates are in high demand worldwide, business touches on pretty much every aspect of modern human society, careers with a business degree are diverse and often highly paid.

Your education is about so much more than your current job or aspirations. A broad range of core and elective subjects means you can not only explore subject areas in depth, but test and develop new talents and areas of expertise. Our programmes equip emerging leaders with the knowledge, research insights and personal effectiveness skills to make an impact on business, the public sector and not-for-profit sectors; to manage yourself, your team, your function and your organisation.

At GMIT the combination of the academic challenge and practical focus makes the business degree highly appealing for those attracted to the competitive yet collaborative learning environment. The skills and knowledge gained from a business degree should facilitate your career progression, making it easier to climb into management-level positions with higher salaries.

Our programmes have been designed to help you stand out from the crowd - providing a degree which covers the latest business, accounting, information systems, marketing, rural agri business, entrepreneurship, finance and economics thinking but are rooted in 'real-world' knowledge and experience. All of which is geared towards helping you to succeed in your future academic or professional career.

During your business degree you’ll develop a broad knowledge of business operations as well as gaining targeted skills in your specific field, such as customers, markets, finance, operations, strategy, business policy, communications and IT. You’ll typically also be challenged to explore these fields within an international context.