Bachelor of Business Studies
DC111 | Undergraduate Full Time
POINTS
499
DURATION
3/4 Years
FEES
see dcu.ie/fees
START DATE
September 2023
APPLICATION
see CAO.ie for dates
course overview
The Bachelor of Business Studies degree course is designed to give you an introduction to the foundations of business and guide you to a specialisation in economics, management, finance, marketing, HR or business analytics.
Newly introduced in 2021 is the Business Analytics specialism designed to provide you with business analytical capabilities that are in high demand in every sector. Find out more about this specialism here: https://business.dcu.ie/business-analytics-stream/
Through elements such as business simulations and new enterprise development projects, we set out to stimulate and foster imaginative thinking among our students, giving you the skills to arrive at solutions to business problems.
The Bachelor of Business Studies includes an optional 11-month paid work placement that gives you the opportunity to experience working in a real business environment. Alternatively, you can opt to spend a year at one of our partner universities in Europe. View more information on Erasmus.
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Former Business Studies student Sinead McCrohan spoke to broadcaster Leanne Hanafin about what new students can expect in first year, her paid work experience, exams and continuous assessments and career opportunities.Why Do This Course?
The Business Studies degree gives you a solid grounding in the many skills required to pursue a successful career in business. The greatest strength of the course is its entrepreneurial focus and relevance to management practice.
In Year One and Two, you’ll take modules from a range of business areas including accounting, economics, IT, marketing, management, finance, psychology and law.
In Year Three, you can opt to do a year-long work placement or study abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe.
In your final year, you’ll take a number of key modules including Business Strategy and New Enterprise Development, while specialising in an area of business that interests you. Students can opt for business economics, finance, management, marketing, human resource management and business analytics.
New for 2021 is the Business Analytics specialism designed to provide students with business analytical capabilities that are in high demand in every sector. Find out more about this specialism here: https://business.dcu.ie/business-analytics-stream/
- DCU Business School, accredited by AACSB, has a strong international reputation for the quality of its programmes and graduates
- Specialise in a key business area (economics, management, marketing, HR, finance and business analytics) in final year
- Develop skills in communications, IT, teamwork and problem solving
- Choose between an option work placement or study abroad programme in Year 3
- Strong entrepreneurial focus encourages innovation and creativity
- DCU’s unique modules like DICE (Digital Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise) and NED (New Enterprise Development) will expose you to multiple, innovative modes of learning, including online e-learning, live webinars and mini-conferences
Career Prospects
When you graduate, you will be ready to make a genuine and lasting contribution to any workforce. Indeed, graduates from the BBS have an international reputation for making an immediate and significant contribution, whatever path they choose. As shown in surveys of university graduates, graduates of this course are now among the most sought-after business graduates in Ireland. Depending on your final-year specialism, you may qualify for exemptions from examinations of certain professional bodies. (All exemptions awarded to graduates are subject to annual review and revision by the various professional bodies.)
So, whether you want to pursue an industrial, commercial or public career, or to establish your own business, there’s no better place to start than at DCU.
This course is also suitable for those who ultimately wish to pursue a career in teaching, as it is recognised by the Teaching Council for teaching Business Studies and Economics.
For specific entry requirements for Business Studies please see the DCU Online Prospectus.
For General Entry Requirements to DCU Business School, either via cao.ie or alternative routes, please see below:
Leaving Cert
In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply: Minimum of O4 or H6 in Mathematics.
GCE A Level
In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply: GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE C Mathematics.
FET Level 5
Please visit our Admissions webpage for details on course requirements or how to apply to DCU.
Please visit our QQI FET webpage for details on DCU courses, open days, campus tours or school visits.
To apply to DCU, please visit www.cao.ie
Advanced Entry
Holders of a Higher Certificate/National Certificate in Business Studies with Distinction may be considered for admission into second year. Holders of a Bachelor (Ordinary) Degree/National Diploma in Business Studies with Merit or Distinction may be considered for admission into second year. No additional exemptions will be awarded from second year.
International Applications
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. For further information on international applications click here.
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