Business Information Systems
The BSc in Business Information Systems (BIS) specialises in the key skills that are essential to the success of professionals in modern information technology and information systems.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
4 years, full-time.
Specific Subjects or course requirements
Leaving Certificate entry requirements:
At Least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. English and Irish are requirements for all programmes unless the applicant is exempt from Irish. Applicants will need to meet the following minimum entry requirements:
English O6/H7
Irish O6/H7
Maths O6/H7
Other Language O6/H7
Leaving Certificate Vocational Progamme LCVP
Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme LCVP
Distinction 66 points
Merit 46 points
Pass 28 points
QQI FET Applicants General Information
Careers / Further progression
Skills and Careers Information
The BIS curriculum provides you with a diverse and practical set of collaboration, communication, problem-solving, system development and management skills, and a broad understanding of business problem domains and emerging technologies which prepares you well for the working world in a broad range of industries.
The types of jobs our graduates get include:
Business/Systems Analyst
Software Developer
Trainee Accountant
User Experience (UX) Analyst
Project Manager
Web Developer
Security Consultant
Business Entrepreneur
Business/IT/Management Consultant.
The types of companies our students work for include:
Consultancy
Financial services
Technology
Pharmaceutical
Medical Devices
Manufacturing
Further information
September 2026
Approximate Available Places 15
Find out about the mature entry requirements at https://www.ucc.ie/en/study/undergrad/entryreqs/matureapplicants/
Approximate Available Places Overall 153
Entry 2026
Early online application (discounted): Fee €35 Closing Date: 20 January 2026 at 5pm
Normal online application: Fee €50 Closing Date: 1 February 2026 at 5pm
Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2026 CAO Handbook): Fee: €65 Closing Date: 1 May 2026 at 5pm
Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2026 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2026 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 2026. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2026, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2026 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5 March 2026 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €65 applies.
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 2026 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
Course Outline
The BSc in Business Information Systems (BIS) specialises in the key skills that are essential to the success of professionals in modern information technology and information systems. The goals of this four-year degree course are to:
- educate: provide a worthwhile and memorable student experience;
- collaborate: join with businesses to ensure BIS students gain cutting-edge skills in business and IT, while also linking with businesses to provide innovative IS-related expertise;
- innovate: cultivate and apply expertise in teaching, research and development.
Our BIS Advisory Board, comprising a number of the most senior Irish business executives, is there to advise and ensure UCC BIS courses are world-class, relevant, and attractive to businesses nationally and internationally.
BIS Placement Programme
BIS has a dedicated internal placement team to help you undertake a six-month paid business internship as part of the placement programme. The placement team provides you with excellent tailored support throughout the entire placement process including:
- long-term links with business and industry
- CV preparation
- identifying your core placement goals
- working on your decision-making skills
- creating your elevator pitch
- developing your interview technique and securing your placement
- visa and emigration documentation support for international placements
Placement or Study Abroad Information
BIS students undertake paid placement with major multinationals and innovative start-ups in New York, Boston, London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Cork, and elsewhere, in the financial services, technology, business consulting, medical, and other industry sectors.
Year 1 Modules
Starting with introductory business and IT modules, the first half of Year 1 is designed to ensure all students are equally skilled to successfully complete the course.
Core
IS1108 Information Systems in Global Organisations
IS1109 Business Systems Analysis and Design
AC1113 Principles of Accounting
EC1212 Economics of Business 1
IS1110 Foundations of Programming for Information Systems 1
IS1111 Foundations of Programming for Information Systems 2
ST1023 Introduction to Business Statistics
IS1112 Principles of Information Technology
IS1113 Web Development
IS1115 Personal Development and Ethics for IS Professionals 1
AC1114 Introduction to Management Accounting
Electives
MG1004 Introduction to Management and Organisation
MG1003 Introduction to Marketing
Year 2 Modules
Modules follow on from Year 1 (with choices available) but are taught at an advanced level, with the purpose of preparing you for work experience in Year 3.
Core
Advanced Systems Analysis and Design 1
AC2202 Intermediate Management Accounting 1
Advanced Systems Analysis and Design 2
IS2206 Database Design and Development 1
EC2204 Business Microeconomics 1
IS2207 Database Design and Development 2
IS2208 Intermediate Programming for Information Systems 1
IS2215 Design Thinking and Visual Prototyping
IS2209 Intermediate Programming for Information Systems 2
IS2217 Personal Development and Ethics for IS Professionals 2
Electives
AC2206 Investment Appraisal
FE2200 Introduction to Food Supply Chain Management
MG2001 People and Organisation
MG2007Enterprise Planning and Processes
MG3021 Market Research
MG2003 Consumer Behaviour and Sustainable Consumption
MG2008 Business Ethics and Governance
Year 3 Modules
This is the shortest in academic terms. Examinations take place in February, after which you will spend six months on a paid business internship.
IS3311 Networking and Cloud Computing for Global Organisations
IS3312 Advanced Programming for Information Systems
IS3313 DevOps Processes and Tools
IS3322 Organisational Data Analysis and Visualisation
Personal Development and Ethics for IS Professionals 3
IS3319 Database Management and Applications; Economics of Information
Year 4 Modules
Core
IS4400 Personal Development and Ethics for IS Professionals 4
IS4401 Research Project in Information Systems
IS4408 Information Systems Strategy for Global Organisations
IS4414 Information Systems Management
IS4416 Innovation and Information Technology Industry Trends
Electives
AC4100 Management Accounting: Planning and Control
AC4101 Management Accounting: Performance and Decision Making
EC4224 Innovation and Technology
EC3216 Economics of Strategic Behaviour
IS4419 Information Systems Security Management
IS4420 Information Systems Controls and Security Policy
Data and Digital Strategy 1
Global Payment Systems
Global Markets
IS4439 Advanced Web Application Development
IS4440 Data and Digital Strategy 2
IS4441 Information Systems Project Management
IS4442 Information Systems Process Improvement
IS4445 User Experience Design 1
IS4446 User Experience Design 2
IS4447 Mobile Application Development
IS4449 IT Solution Selling and Digital Business
IS4450 Enterprise Sales Solutions for Global Business
MG4401 The Management of Organisational Change
MG4402 Leadership and Organisational Dynamics
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