Business - Management
The course provides a strong grounding in fundamental business concepts, ideas, practices and methodologies. It features a rich learning environment that involves students in comprehensive and critical analysis of business organisations, functions, processes and management techniques.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
3 Years
Entry Requirements
2 H5 + 4 O6/H7, to include Maths & English or another Language
Transfer Learners
Students holding a relevant certificate, ordinary degree on the NFQ or other relevant qualifications may qualify for entry to the second or third year of the degree programme.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Because of the broad spectrum of subjects studied, career opportunities for business management students are numerous. The wide-ranging nature of knowledge and skills gained by business graduates makes them an attractive proposition for any prospective employer. A range of employment opportunities is possible in areas such as marketing, sales, operations, information technology, finance and general management. Graduating students wishing to pursue further qualifications can proceed to postgraduate programmes up to Masters level or to programmes leading to professional qualifications.
Further information
Direct Application to College. Please see Application Weblink above.
We are now accepting applications for programmes taking place in 2024.
Overview
The BA (Hons) in Business (Management) is designed to provide a solid foundation for success in a business career. The course provides a strong grounding in fundamental business concepts, ideas, practices and methodologies. It features a rich learning environment that involves students in comprehensive and critical analysis of business organisations, functions, processes and management techniques. This course provides students with a good understanding of general business theory and practice. It also provides the critical knowledge and skills that will enable an effective contribution to the resolution of business problems and prepares students for the challenges posed by the dynamic nature of the modern business environment. As the course progresses, the emphasis shifts from foundation knowledge to in-depth study of particular areas of the major disciplines. There is also a greater emphasis on independent work and on the development of a critical and analytical approach to the subject matter, which gives students the confidence to critically evaluate information, ideas and opinions.
Aims and Objectives
The programme aims to create a well-rounded business graduate whose insights will guide and inform strategic business decisions designed to increase productivity, profitability and an organisation’s value and market share.
The specific programme objectives are to:
1. Provide learners with a strong base of contemporary business knowledge through theory, concepts and methods constituting an in- depth academic grounding in the core disciplines and skills, and related areas, required for a career in general business.
2. Imbue learners with appropriate expertise in the major aspects of the essential business disciplines and an awareness of the means by which the frontiers of the disciplines can be expanded and new knowledge appraised.
3. Develop in learners a methodical and rational approach to business problem solving and decision making, with the capability to apply acquired knowledge and skills to practical business situations.
4. Develop in learners a range of intellectual skills, encompassing reasoning and evaluative skills and communication skills that develop as fully as possible their interpersonal abilities.
5. Develop learner capacity to organise information, argue, negotiate and defend conclusions and to present them in a clear and coherent fashion.
6. Encourage learners to deal with knowledge in a critical and analytical way, with the capacity and confidence to evaluate ideas and opinions underpinned by qualitative and quantitative research findings.
Programme Structure
The management pathway focuses on the business areas of Selling and Sales Management at Level 7 and Project Feasibility. At Level 8, the general management pathway offers Data Management and Analytics along with Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The aim of the pathway is to provide learners with a detailed knowledge of business management as it is applied to selling, projects, analytics and innovation. This pathway was designed in response to student feedback and reflects the diverse and developing skillsets desired in business today.
Year 1
► Maths & Stats for Business
► Business Context and Organisation
► Marketing Essentials
► IT Essentials
► Economic Perspectives
► Learning to Learn
► Introduction to Business Finance
Year 2
► Management
► Financial Management
► Business Information Systems
► Business Ethics and Research Practices
► Advanced Economic Perspectives
► Selling and Sales Management
► Project Feasibility
Year 3
► Strategic Management
► Global Business
► Human Resource Management
► Capstone Project
► Data Management and Analytics
► Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Teaching and Assessment
The BA (Hons) in Business is taught mainly through lectures and tutorials, with students taking responsibility for a significant amount of study outside scheduled class contact times. Assessment takes a variety of forms, including essays and reports, individual and group assignments and formal examinations. The majority of subjects are assessed through a combination of coursework and examination.
Awarding Body: Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
Award & NFQ Level: Level 8 (Honours Bachelor Degree)
Award Title: BA (Hons) in Business
Award Type: Major
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