Business

This programme is designed to give you a clearly structured, yet innovative education in business which will provide you with a solid foundation for success in your future career.

Irish & EEA Students Direct entry via CAO: under the new Common Points Scale for Leaving Certificate 2019, applicants must obtain a minimum of 2H5s and 4 O6/H7 or equivalent to include Maths and English or another language. Part-time EU students must apply directly to the Galway Business School at info@galwaybusinessschool.ie. Mature learners (over 23). Mature learners will be assessed based on RPEL policy as detailed in GBS’s Quality Assurance Manual. FETAC Level 5 Full Award. We advise any students who may have any questions on the course or entry requirements to contact us. You can contact is by email info@galwaybusinessschool.ie or phone +353 (0)91 529000 and we can arrange to meet you to answer any questions you may have and assist you through the application process. Non-EU Students International learners can study only during a full-time delivery mode to meet their visa requirements. The Bachelor of Business Level 7 for Non- EEA require students to hold a high school diploma equivalent to the Leaving Certificate – Minimum 5 passes O6/H7s or equivalent. International learners require a B2+ Level of English. We would advise all international students to visit the NARIC website www.naric.ie to get advice on the academic recognition of your International qualification by comparing it to the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). English Language requirements for international students If you are a non-native speaker of English, you must have an English language level of IELTS 6.0+ or its equivalent for all business degree programmes. 3-week pre-sessional business English All international learners must complete a mandatory 3-week extensive pre-sessional business English course prior to the beginning of all Galway Business School academic programmes. The pre-sessional business English programme will provide you with an intense focus on academic English. You will also gain the analytical tools needed to study a full undergraduate course at Galway Business School. This is a mandatory requirement and the course will take place in our English language school Galway Cultural Institute. If you're not sure of your level now, you can take this quick online English level test. Mature Students Mature applicants must have qualifications and experience deemed equivalent by the College’s QQI approved Recognition of Other Learning (ROL) and Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) policies. Mature students who wish to apply using their Leaving Cert results can do so through the CAO system. However, mature students can also be considered based on their previous education, work experience and demonstration of their competence to undertake the programme. If you wish to apply based on these requirements please contact the college directly at info@galwaybusinessschool.ie.