Business

This innovative and cutting-edge programme provides you with the knowledge, skills and competencies required for a career in management and administration, with emphasis on modern business practice in the digital age.

Minimum Entry Requirements: Irish Leaving Certificate: Grade O6/H7 or better in 6 Irish Leaving Certificate subjects including English and Mathematics, two of which must be passed in higher level papers at Grade H5 or higher. QQI-FET: Any QQI-FET (formerly FETAC) Level 5/6 award in a cognate discipline including a distinction grade in at least 3 components. Other: ‍Satisfactory completion of a level of achievement in Secondary Education in their country-of-origin equivalent in standing to the Irish Leaving Certificate with two subjects at H5 and four subjects at O6/H7, including Mathematics and English or another language or its equivalent. Satisfactory completion of an approved Foundation Year Program offered by an accredited institution of higher education at level 5 (where attainment is equivalent to at least 2 H5 and 4 O6/H7) or at Level 6. For a full list of acceptable alternative qualifications, please get in touch with us. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Applicants will be considered with equivalent academic attainment such as: Satisfactory completion of an approved programme of study in their country of origin deemed to be the equivalent of a Foundation Year Programme offered by an accredited institution of higher education described in the NARIC Ireland Guidelines. Satisfactory completion of one year of full-time study at the post-secondary level in their country of origin at an institute of higher education or its equivalent. Contact Admissions for further information on RPL. English Language: Learners are required to have completed English in the Irish Leaving Certificate at a minimum level of O6/H7. If English is not the learner’s native language, they must meet the English language requirements below: * CEFRL B2+ as evidenced through a recognised English language test such as IELTS, PTE or TOEFL and taken within two years of application. * Alternatively, applicants must have successfully completed at least 60 ECTS in a course at Leaving Certificate level or above with English as the Language of Instruction. Information on recognised English language tests and scores equivalent to CEFRL B2+ can be obtained from Admissions. Mature Applicants: ‍Mature Applicants (as defined by CAO 2023) are applicants to undergraduate programmes who are at least 23 years of age on 1st January of the year of admission are deemed to be mature applicants and are not required to meet the normal academic entry levels. Mature applicants are considered on the basis of their previous studies, formal, informal and non-formal, and relevant work and life experience. Mature applicants will submit a personal statement comprehensive CV and will be interviewed as part of the admissions process. Applicants with Disabilities: ‍Applicants with any disability which requires special assistance by the Institute, should meet the minimum entry requirements for their chosen programme. Contact Admissions for further information on supports provided. Advanced Entry Requirements: Acquire a BA (Hons) in Business Degree (Level 8) in one academic year ‍Applicants with a degree in digital business, business management or similar may be considered for advanced entry. Students wishing to access the programme with advanced entry to the final year must present a portfolio and be interviewed. Applicants may also be assessed on their digital skills. Those with level 7 degrees, Higher National Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas may be accepted onto the course.