Business
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) provides a broad and practical education in modern business and management, designed for those looking to advance their career, transition into a new role, or build a foundation for further study. It covers the key functional areas of business—leadership, human resources, marketing, finance, operations, and strategy—while integrating emerging themes such as digital transformation, sustainability, and organisational change.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
5 Years Part Time Online
This programme will be delivered online though our virtual learning environment.
The Bachelor of Business will be delivered on a Monday and Wednesday 9.30am – 11.30am and 12pm – 2pm and Thursday from 9.30am – 11.30am.Students who cannot attend live lectures have the ability to watch recordings via our virtual learning environment.
Entry Requirements
Mature applicants (i.e over 23 years)
or
Leaving Certificate Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish)
or
QQI Level 5 Full award with a minimum of eight modules. or Recognition of Prior Learning (APL/APEL)
Careers / Further progression
Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 9 postgraduate business programmes within TUS and/or elsewhere. The University offers a range of part-time, online postgraduate business programmes in a variety of business disciplines.
This courses will prepare you for a successful business career. Areas you can specialise in include accounting, banking, insurance, marketing, human resource management, administration, retail services and computing. Our sought-after graduates have gone on to pursue a wide variety of careers in companies ranging from small indigenous Irish companies to large multinational corporations.
Further information
Start Date: 01/09/2025
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) provides a broad and practical education in modern business and management, designed for those looking to advance their career, transition into a new role, or build a foundation for further study. It covers the key functional areas of business—leadership, human resources, marketing, finance, operations, and strategy—while integrating emerging themes such as digital transformation, sustainability, and organisational change.
Through a combination of academic theory, practical application, and work-based learning, students develop both the technical and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced and evolving business environment. The curriculum is responsive to current industry needs, incorporating up-to-date case studies, live projects, and tools that ensure graduates are workplace-ready from day one.
The course is structured to suit working professionals and adult learners, with flexible delivery methods including online lectures, recorded content, virtual tutorials, and applied projects. It is suitable for individuals across sectors—from the private and public sectors to voluntary organisations—and no prior business qualification is required.
Leadership and Management Development
Understanding management and leadership theories, comparing styles and exploring their impact in organisations.
Human Resources and Developing People
Explores HRM practices including recruitment, training, employee relations, and legal responsibilities.
Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Covers operations theory, logistics and supply chain integration, with sustainability considerations.
Financial and Management Accounting
Focuses on financial statements, budgeting, costing, and capital appraisal techniques.
Customer Service and Value
Introduces customer service strategies, value creation and service across the customer lifecycle.
Applied Practice 1: Personal and Professional Context
Supports career development and well-being with reflective practices and emotional intelligence.
Business Mathematics and Computer Applications
Equips students with IT and mathematics skills for business document creation and analysis.
Micro and Macro Economics
Introduces economic principles and their application to business and policy contexts.
Business and Contract Law
Covers Irish law related to contracts, torts, employment and data protection.
Management Accounting
Develops budgeting, costing, and decision-making skills for internal business management.
Applied Practice 2: Organisational Alignment
Applies analytical tools like SWOT and PESTLE to workplace improvement projects.
Marketing Management in a Digital Age
Analyses modern marketing strategies and the role of digital tools in global marketing.
Business Information Systems
Examines business systems, data analytics, ERP, and the digital business environment.
Managerial Finance
Focuses on financial decision-making, sources of finance and investment appraisals.
Company Law and Regulatory Environment
Explores corporate structures, director duties, finance law and insolvency procedures.
Corporate Reporting
Advanced accounting practices for individual and group reporting, ethics and financial analysis.
Business Modelling and Enterprise
Develops skills for entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial business modelling and planning.
Applied Practice 3: Applied Human Resource Management
Applies HR theory to the workplace, focusing on productivity, engagement and change.
Financial Performance Management
Applies financial theory to strategic decision-making, planning and corporate sustainability.
Strategic Marketing
Develops and evaluates marketing strategies to achieve sustainable competitive advantage.
Decision Making and Business Analytics
Teaches data-driven financial analysis and decision-making strategies.
Applied Practice 4: Crafting and Executing Strategy
Explores strategic planning and execution with case studies and applied workplace learning.
Business Ethics and Sustainability
Covers ethical business conduct, corporate responsibility and sustainability practices.
Managing People and Organisational Change
Addresses HR strategies, conflict management and change implementation.
General Queries
Email:: flexiblelearning.midlands@tus.ie
Telephone:: 0906483050