Business - Management
The BA (Hons) in Business (Management) degree programme has been designed to provide a broad foundation in business management and in the main functional areas of management. Students are equipped with a wide range of knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in business.
| 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
4 years part-time, 2 evenings per week.
Delivery
Classes will be delivered online.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements for the BA (Hons) in Management are:
• Leaving Certificate – Applicants must obtain a minimum of 2H5s and 4 O6s/H7s, to include English or another language, or
• FETAC – A full Level 5 FETAC Award (i.e. 8 modules) with at least 3 distinctions, or
• A-Levels / GCSE – Applicants must obtain a minimum of 4 GCSE passes at grade C to include Mathematics and English or another language, plus 2 A-Level passes at grade C or higher, or
• BTEC – Applicants must obtain a minimum of a BTEC National Diploma in a cognate area.
• For applicants whose first language is not English and who have not previously undertaken a degree taught through English, evidence must be provided of proficiency in English language equivalent to B2+ or above on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). This must be evidenced through a recognised English Language test such as IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, PTE or DBS English Assessment. Test certificates should be dated within the last two years to be considered valid.
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. Alternatively, the degree provides the basis for further study at postgraduate level.
Further information
Next Intake: September 2023
All EU nationals aged 23 years before 1st of January in the year of application are classified as ‘mature applicants’. Mature learners can apply directly to the college and will be assessed on basis of age, work experience and educational attainment as outlined in the DBS Quality Assurance Handbook (QAH).
We are now accepting applications for programmes taking place in 2023. Contact our Admissions Team for further information.
Email: admissions@dbs.ie
Phone: 01 417 7500
Opening times:
Monday to Friday
8:45am to 5:15pm
Overview
The BA (Hons) in Business (Management) degree programme has been designed to provide a broad foundation in business management and in the main functional areas of management. Students are equipped with a wide range of knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in business.
Aims & Objectives
The overall aim of this programme is to provide students with an integrated, balanced and flexible business education and to enable them to develop the business and personal skills required to enable them to progress in their subsequent careers.
On completion of this programme, students will have the ability to:
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the many aspects of business and management
• Display a methodical approach to analysis, problem-solving and decision making
• Display a practical competence and skills in business and business functions
• Proceed in a highly competent manner to postgraduate study.
Structure
Stage 1 - Seven mandatory subjects provide foundation knowledge in core business areas and disciplines and include employability and personal development modules which run throughout the programme.
Stage 2 - Seven core subjects further develop student knowledge and understanding of the key business disciplines and include modules in finance, sales and entrepreneurship.
Stage 3 - The core focus at stage 3 is on Strategic Management and Global Business with other business functions including Human Resource Management, Services Management and Data Management.
Classes will be delivered online.
The BA (Hons) in Business programme and the associated streams have the following content and are typically completed over 4 years part-time.
Stage 1
Core Modules:
Maths and Stats for Business
Business Context and Organisation
Marketing Essentials
IT Essentials
Economic Perspectives
Learning to Learn
Introduction to Business Finance
Stage 2
Core Modules:
Management
Financial Management
Business Information Systems
Business Ethics and Research Practice
Advanced Economic Perspectives
Selling and Sales Management
Project Feasibility
Stage 3
Core Modules:
Strategic Management
Global Business
Human Resource Management
Data Management and Analytics
Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Capstone Project
Student assessment will be based on a combination of continuous assessment and end of year examinations. Continuous assessment will include essay writing, case studies, presentations, literature reviews and projects, and students will be required to work individually as well as in groups. End of year examinations are typically held in late April/early May. Level 1 subjects may also include an in-class assessment usually held in December.
Contact our Admissions Team for further information.
Email: admissions@dbs.ie
Phone: 01 417 7500
Opening times:
Monday to Friday
8:45am to 5:15pm