Expand+A pass in six subjects with two Higher 5 (H5) grades and four Ordinary 6 (O6) or four Higher 7 (H7) grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish.

Foundation level Mathematics at Grade F2 or higher counts as a subject towards the six passes....

Hide-A pass in six subjects with two Higher 5 (H5) grades and four Ordinary 6 (O6) or four Higher 7 (H7) grades to include Mathematics and English or Irish.

Foundation level Mathematics at Grade F2 or higher counts as a subject towards the six passes.

Results in Foundation Level Irish in the Leaving Certificate, or results in the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme do not satisfy these minimum entry requirements.

Applicants are advised that despite the fact that Foundation Level Mathematics meet the minimum Mathematics requirement for entry into some of our courses, some employers require Ordinary Level Mathematics or higher to meet minimum educational attainment for some positions.

Currently the results in more than one sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination will be counted towards meeting this minimum requirement. However, additional requirements may be specified for some courses. Please check details of the minimum requirement for each course as set out above.

Bonus points for Higher Level Mathematics
25 bonus points will continue to be awarded in 2017 for Higher level Mathematics, at grades H6 and above, in a manner similar to the old scheme.

Expand+Applications From Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) Students

Holders of the LCVP apply in the normal way through the CAO system. Points are awarded on the same basis as per the Leaving Certificate.

The LCVP subject will be consi...

Hide-Applications From Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) Students

Holders of the LCVP apply in the normal way through the CAO system. Points are awarded on the same basis as per the Leaving Certificate.

The LCVP subject will be considered as a passing subject provided the student achieves at least a pass grade. This will apply to entry for Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8), Ordinary Degree (NFQ Level 7) and Higher Certificate (NFQ Level 6) academic courses.

The following points scoring system will be used:
Pass 28
Merit 46
Distinction 66

Expand+Applicants Presenting QQI-FET (Formerly FETAC) Awards (furthermore Denoted As QQI)

The minimum entry requirements for graduates of QQI (Level 5 or 6) awards are as follows:

1. For entry to a Higher Certificate course (NFQ Level 6) and to an A...

Hide-Applicants Presenting QQI-FET (Formerly FETAC) Awards (furthermore Denoted As QQI)

The minimum entry requirements for graduates of QQI (Level 5 or 6) awards are as follows:

1. For entry to a Higher Certificate course (NFQ Level 6) and to an Ab Initio Ordinary Degree course (NFQ Level 7) a full QQI (Level 5 or 6) award is required.

2. For entry to an Ab Initio Honours Degree course (NFQ Level 8) a full QQI (Level 5 or 6) award in a related area and including distinction grades in at least 3 components is required.

For entry to the majority of courses a full award may be accumulated over more than one academic year. In such cases it is the responsibility of the applicant to apply to QQI for a full award. However, for entry to certain courses an award achieved in a single sitting may be required.

Also, for some courses, specific component awards in Mathematics must be included in the QQI award presented for entry. Such requirements are detailed on the ITB website (www.itb. ie/fetac)

Expand+The Institute welcomes applications from mature students and a number of places on each course are reserved for such applicants.

Mature applicants are those who are over 23 years of age on 1st January of the year of entry. Applicants in this cate...

Hide-The Institute welcomes applications from mature students and a number of places on each course are reserved for such applicants.

Mature applicants are those who are over 23 years of age on 1st January of the year of entry. Applicants in this category may be accepted on a course without meeting the formal minimum entry requirements if ITB is satisfied that they have the basic ability and academic foundation to follow the course and to take the examinations successfully. Mature applicants seeking a place on a full-time ITB course must apply through the CAO and are advised to do so by February 1st.

As the number of applications for consideration as mature applicants is increasing, it is necessary to rank applicants for available places.

Mature applicants will be required to demonstrate that they meet the eligibility requirements for third level education via:

1. Assessment of Suitability by ITB OR

2. Leaving Certificate examination results or QQI Level 5 or 6 award

1. Assessment of Suitability by ITB This option applies to mature applicants who do not wish to compete on the basis of a Leaving Certificate examination, QQI level 5 or 6 award or equivalent.

Such applicants will be assessed based on their performance in an assessment which they will be invited to attend at the Institute. Further details available at www.itb.ie.

2. Presentation of Leaving Certificate examination results, QQI Level 5 or 6 award or equivalent

Mature applicants who have completed the Leaving Certificate examination or a full QQI level 5 or 6 award at any time prior to 2017, may wish to compete for a place solely on the basis of these results.

A full QQI award generally consists of 8 modules. A record of achievement or component certificate will not meet the entry requirements. A copy of Leaving Certificate results or QQI Award(s) must be submitted to CAO as part of the application process.

Mature applicants who are demonstrating eligibility via this option must ensure that they have met the minimum entry requirements for the courses for which they have applied by logging on to www.itb.ie or discussing this matter with a member of the Marketing Team on (01) 8851530.

There is a quota on the number of QQI places on BN011 – Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care Level 7 and BN107 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care Level 8 for applicants presenting with QQI awards.

Offers of places are made to successful mature students by CAO in the normal way.

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...

Hide-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 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+What
ITB offers business courses at Honours Degree, Ordinary Degree and Higher Certificate levels in the area of Business, International Business, Accounting and Finance, Business with Information Technology and Sports Management and Coaching.

Wh...

Hide-What
ITB offers business courses at Honours Degree, Ordinary Degree and Higher Certificate levels in the area of Business, International Business, Accounting and Finance, Business with Information Technology and Sports Management and Coaching.

Why
The scope of these programmes will allow graduates to move into a whole range of careers in industry, commerce and the public sector.

Who
Creative, independent and dynamic problem solvers with an entrepreneurial spirit and energy will thrive on these courses.

How
These courses provide strong technical skills with an emphasis placed on the application of the knowledge learned. In other words, students are expected to complete specific work tasks, while on-going continuous assessment, teaching and learning methods in a supportive environment, ensure that students become proficient in time management. The small size campus allows students to get to know their lecturers and start to take charge of their own learning so as to develop practical work-ready skills.

Is This For You?
Perfect for problem solvers, this course offers a comprehensive grounding in the key aspects of business, producing an all-rounded business graduate who can undertake a variety of roles in a company. The wide range of subjects offered will provide you with all the practical, work-ready skills you need to get a job in a variety of companies, acting as project support agents, customer service agents, marketing, human resource and finance executives.

Expand+The Business courses will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1:
• Accounting
• Fundamentals of Economics : Micro Economics
• Business Mathematics & Statistics 1 & 2
• Exploring Modern Enterprises
• Skills for Success in Higher Education
...

Hide-The Business courses will cover the following subject areas:
Year 1:
• Accounting
• Fundamentals of Economics : Micro Economics
• Business Mathematics & Statistics 1 & 2
• Exploring Modern Enterprises
• Skills for Success in Higher Education
• Leading Modern Enterprises
• Fundamentals of Economics : Macro Economics
• Business Information Systems

Electives - Semester 1:
• French PLC 1a or French - Ab Initio 1a or Spanish PLC 1a or German PLC 1a or German - Ab Initio 1a or French Ab Initio 1a or Irish Culture and Society or Exploring Web Design or English for Academic Purposes 1

Note: one elective must be selected. The same language elective option must be selected in Semester 2 as that of Semester 1.

Electives
• French PLC 1a or French - Ab Initio 1b or Spanish PLC 1b or German - Ab Initio 1b or German PLC 1b or French Ab Initio 1b or Applied Media Studies in Business or Skills for Problem Solving or English for Academic Purposes 2

Note: One Elective must be selected.

Year 2:
• Financial Accounting
• Human Resource Management 1 & 2
• Electronic Commerce
• Principle of Marketing
• Business Law
• Information Management
• Introduction to Management & Cost Accounting
• Marketing Communications

Elective - Semester 1:
French for Business 2a or Spanish for Business 2a or German for Business 2a or European Studies or English for Business Purposes 1.

Note: One elective must be selected.

Elective - Semester 2:
French for Business 2b or Spanish for Business 2b or German for Business 2b or Sustainable Business Practice or English for Business Purposes 2 or Environmental Resource Management.

Note: One elective must be selected.

Note: The choice of electives are dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.

Year 3
• Financial Management 1
• Business Psychology and Behaviour 1 & 2
• Operations Management
• Business Systems Analysis
• Global Business Environment
• Management Accounting : Cost Accumulation, Planning & Control
• Databases for Business
• Diversity in the Workplace

Electives Semester 1:
• Creativity , Innovation & Entrepreneurship or French for Business 3a or German for Business 3a or Spanish for Business 3a or Selling & Sales Management.

Note: one elective must be selected.

Electives Semester 2:
• Enterprise Development or French for Business 3b or German for Business 3b or Spanish for Business 3b or Modern Irish Economic & Business History.

Note: one elective must be selected.

Note: The choice of electives are dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.

Year 4:
• Strategic Management 1 & 2
• Financial Information Analysis
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Project Management
• Financial Management 2
• Strategic Management of Information Systems
• Service Marketing Management

Elective Semester 1:
Business Research Methods or Digital and Contemporary Marketing Practice or Financial Reporting or French for Business 4a or German for Business 4a or Spanish for Business 4a or Company Law or Business Ethics.

Note: Two electives must be selected. Language is not mandatory.

Elective Semester 2:
Supply Chain Management or Global Marketing or Auditing or French for Business 4b or German for Business 4b or Spanish for Business 4b or Process Analysis or Managing Service Quality and Customer Relationships or Business Project or Corporate Social Responsibility or Business Intelligence.

Note: Two electives must be selected. Language is not mandatory.

Note: The choice of electives are dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.