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The BA (Hons) in Business (Management) equips students with essential knowledge for thriving in business careers. This program establishes core competencies in fundamental business principles, methodologies, and practical applications. Students engage in an immersive learning experience that fosters thorough examination of business structures, operations, and management strategies. Participants gain comprehensive insight into business theories while developing crucial problem-solving abilities to address organizational challenges in today's evolving commercial landscape. As students advance through the curriculum, focus transitions from foundational concepts to specialized exploration of key business disciplines. The program increasingly emphasizes independent research and cultivates analytical thinking, empowering learners to assess information, perspectives, and business scenarios with confidence.
The diverse curriculum opens doors to multiple career paths for management graduates. Business degree holders become valuable assets to employers due to their versatile skill set and broad knowledge base. Graduates can explore professional opportunities across various sectors including marketing, finance, IT, operations, sales, and executive management. Those seeking advanced education can progress to postgraduate studies at the Master's level or pursue specialized professional certifications.
Leaving Certificate
Under the new Common Points Scale for Leaving Certificate 2019, applicants must obtain a minimum of 2H5’s and 4 O6/H7, including a language. Some degree programmes will also require a minimum of O6/H7 in Maths. Please see individual course entry requirements for further details.
A-Levels/GCSE
Applicants must obtain a minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C to include Maths and English plus two A-level passes at grade C or higher.
BTEC
Students applying for any QQI (formerly HETAC) honours/ordinary degree or higher certificate must have obtained a minimum of a BTEC National Diploma in a cognate area.
FETAC Applicants
Minimum entry requirements for graduates of FETAC Level 5 awards is a full FETAC award which includes a Distinction grade in at least three modules. A full FETAC award normally consists of eight modules. A record of achievement does not meet minimum entry standards. Further details can be obtained from the Admissions Office.
Mature Applicants
If you are over 23 years of age on the 1st of January on the year of admission and do not meet the minimum entry requirements, you may apply as a Mature Student. Mature students should apply directly to the Admissions Office at Dublin Business School. Mature students are assessed on the basis of age, work experience, general education standard, motivation and commitment to the programme for which they are applying. Please forward documentation such as any relevant transcripts, a CV or any other related documentation to the Admissions Office. Proof of age such as a copy of driver’s licence or passport must also be submitted.
English Language Requirement
For EU or Non EU applicants whose first language is not English an additional requirement is to have achieved a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent to qualify for admission to the Honours Degrees (level 8 programmes).