Business

Mature Applicants 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. A mature applicant must demonstrate their ability to succeed by providing evidence of current and prior learning and work experience, explaining their motivation, and how committed they are to succeeding on the course.

Mature applicants are considered on the basis of their previous studies, both formal and non-formal, and relevant work and life experience. This means you must submit a detailed CV, personal statement outlining your motivation for studying now, 2 work based references and any documentation such as training courses that you completed. This will demonstrate your engagement in learning in different contexts and assuring a more timely decision on your application.

Overseas equivalent qualifications
These need to be appropriately aligned with the corresponding QQI standard for a level-8 Business award. If you are presenting with a qualification from overseas, this will be subject to checks. IBAT College Dublin uses a number of comparison systems, such as the NARIC Qualifications Recognition system, to compare and establish equivalency of international academic awards.

In addition

Applicants with an ordinary degree in business (or equivalent) will be considered for direct entry to the Award Stage.

Applicants who possess a Foundation Certificate.

All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in English Language. Competence is demonstrated if your

first language is English
you completed a recognised English language test, no more than two years prior to their application, such as IELTS Academic. An IELTS score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic Version or equivalent, is required for non-native English speakers. The IELTS GENERAL TRAINING version is not designed to test the full range of language skills required for academic purposes and as such cannot be used. Consult with a member of our Admission’s team to discuss equivalent English language tests.
you took your final school examinations such as the Irish Leaving Certificate or A-Levels, or a formally accredited programme of Higher Education of no less than 60 ECTS, through English, in a country where English is recognised as the majority language.

As IELTS Test Centres are temporarily closed during the CoVID19 emergency we recommend applicants register for the Duolingo English Test.

Duolingo English Test

Minimum score: 95 (equates to IELTS 6.0)
The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which are shared with IBAT College Dublin when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session.

https://www.qualifax.ie/resources/recognition-of-prior-learning

https://www.ibat.ie/courses/degree-business-full-time-undergraduate-ireland.html

Entry 2024

Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2024 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2024 at 5pm

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1 May 2024 at 5pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2024 at 5pm

Exceptional online late application (see page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee €60 Closing Date: 22 July 2024 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2024. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2024, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5 March 2024 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22 July at 5pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2024 in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system. This is an exceptional late closing date and all steps must be completed by 5pm on 22 July. No changes may be made after this date.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Marino Institute of Education, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick and Maynooth University have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:

General Restrictions
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices

Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course

Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants

Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR

This programme is differentiated from other general business degrees in that it is underpinned with the knowledge and skills required for data informed decision making. In the first year you will gain a fundamental understanding of data collection and presentation, as you progress you will learn how to be more critical in your analysis, you will learn how this analysis is applied to decision making and business intelligence and by the final year you will be confidently using modern tools and techniques to understand how good data is used for predictive purposes. In today’s workplace a fundamental understanding of ethics throughout business practices and an appreciation of corporate governance is expected at all levels in the company, this programme will provide you with this knowledge.

Another reason for selecting this programme at IBAT College Dublin is the supportive college environment, small group practical classes and the College’s reputation for being responsive to learner needs.

This programme is designed for:

prospective students intending to pursue a career in business or management,
those intending to start their own business
those wishing to pursue a general higher education programme and develop industry relevant skills, in a supportive academic environment.

The BA (Honours) in Business is targeted at school leavers and mature students preparing for a career in business. Students will acquire a broad knowledge of modern business management operations and be able to demonstrate a range of skills and competencies relevant to the current industry context. This programme is designed to give a structured business education, in a supportive environment, providing a solid foundation for a successful career in an international, multicultural business setting.

Personal development is a key feature of higher education – as you progress through this programme you will become increasingly self-confident and capable of working in diverse groups and be able to communicate effectively at a variety of levels to prepare you for employment or further study. Industry stakeholders were involved in every step of the development of the programme and have advised on the skills and competencies that are valued most highly by employers, the assessment strategy in this programme ensures that you will have the opportunity to acquire those skills and that you will be able to demonstrate them confidently. Each student will have the option to take a Business Project or a Professional Practice Project to develop an area of particular interest to you and allow you showcase your achievement.

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business you will be able to:

Demonstrate an extensive knowledge and in-depth understanding of current theories, concepts and principles of key business discipline such as management and strategy, economics, marketing, finance, HR and ICT and entrepreneurship in both domestic and international business environments and how the application of modern technologies such as data analytics and current communication systems enhance the field.

Evaluate concepts and theories of the core subfields of business including management and strategy, economics, marketing, finance, HR, ICT and entrepreneurship and be able to apply them creatively to develop business opportunities.

Critically review and analyse a diverse range of business data, select appropriate methodological techniques to solve business problems and present, defend and advocate insights and ideas.

Demonstrate a range of professional attributes, judgement and informed analytical skills to analyse problems and apply creativity in designing and implementing solutions and effectively communicate responses in a modern, global business environment.

Contribute to the process of business development, using knowledge from a range of subject areas, analyse information to contribute to solutions to complex business problems, accept accountability and have a critical understanding of ethical implications in business and the wider social context.

Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team in interdisciplinary and multicultural environments and exercise autonomy, self-direction and initiative as a team leader in dynamic and complex business situations.

Demonstrate a self-awareness and ability to initiate own professional development and the development of others, through coaching and mentoring to function effectively and ethically in complex business environments. Be amenable to engaging with new developments and practices within Business.

Articulate the wider social, political and business contexts within which the business professional operates and the need for high ethical, professional and legal standards in one's work and in particular towards stakeholders and society at large.

The programme takes three years to complete full time. Each academic year comprises 24 teaching weeks, 2 study weeks and 4 assessment weeks and is divided into two semesters. Students take 6 subjects (modules) per semester. Approximately 50% of the modules are examined by course work and 50% by a blend of course work and examination.

In the final year you select a business topic of your own choosing and undertake a project, this can be by research or alternatively by professional practice working on a real business problem with a company. The outcome of the project will be showcased at a presentation event attended by recruiters and employers.

Modules:

Year 1: Introduction to Business, ICT in Business, Business Mathematics and Statistics, Effective Communications for Business, Learning and Development, Marketing Fundamentals, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Accounting, Management Principles and Principles of Business Law.

Year 2: Digital and Social Media Marketing, Ethics and Regulatory Compliance, Human Resource Management Fundamentals, Information Systems Management, Management Accounting, Operations Management, Business Law, Applied Project Management, Business Intelligence, Economic Analysis and Sustainability, Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Communications and Sales Management.

Year 3: Data Analytics for Business, Financial Management, Innovation, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Personal and Professional Development, Research Methods, Strategic Human Resource Management, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Information Security Management, Organisational Leadership, Strategic Management and a Business Project or a Professional Practice Project.

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