A BA (Hons) Business (Management)

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.

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.

Mature
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).

Course Content

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

• Maths and Stats for Business
• Business Context and Organisation
• Marketing Essentials
• IT Essentials
• Economic Perspectives
• Learning to Learn
• Introduction to Business Finance

Stage 2

• Management
• Financial Management
• Business Information Systems
• Business Ethics and Research Practice
• Advanced Economic Perspectives
• Selling and Sales Management
• Project Feasibility

Stage 3

• Strategic Management
• Global Business
• Human Resource Management
• Data Management and Analytics
• Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Capstone Project

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.

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.

Fees

The Course Fees for the BA (Hons) in Business and streams are:

• Level 1: €590 (10 credit modules) / €300 (5 credit modules) per annum.
• Level 2: €700 (10 credit modules) / €360 (5 credit modules) per annum.
• Level 3: €750 (10 credit modules) / €380 (5 credit modules) per annum.

Visit Us

Open days are a great way to help you make your decision about DBS. As well as experiencing our outstanding facilities, you'll have the opportunity to received personalised advice from academics from your subject area, meet current students and also have your questions answered on general subjects such as entry requirements, student support and the admissions process. Find out when our next Open Day is taking place. Our admissions office is located in our Aungier Street campus and you are welcome to visit the college to speak with a member of our admissions team Mondays to Fridays, 8:45am – 5:15pm. Alternatively, you can contact us by email.