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BA (Hons) Business

Course ID: 193002
Griffith College Cork
Cork
3 years
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Why Study Business at Griffith College?

This three-year BA (Hons) in Business programme is available through three modes: full-time, part-time, and a blended learning approach. The content and assessment is identical for all three modes of programme delivery. The purpose of the BA (Hons) in Business programme is to give students the business skills that are in demand by companies, large and small.

  • Students will learn about the ever-changing business environment and how it is influenced by political, legal, economic, social, and technological factors on both a national and international scale.
  • Students will learn to recognise the key characteristics governing a particular company and then identify the factors that are critical to its success in preparation for the business world.
  • Students will learn the importance of digital technology in the modern business environment and apply their knowledge to business problems with real-life clients.
  • Students will create a real-world business plan in their final year and pitch in a dragons den style environment.
  • Students will be encouraged to participate in dynamic and creative areas like entrepreneurship, digital communication, and customer engagement.
  • Students have the flexibility to switch to the BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance after Year One or the BA (Hons) in Business (HRM) or BA (Hons) in Business (Marketing) after Year Two.
  • Students will receive lectures from vastly experienced professionals from a wide range of industries.
  • Students will experience group work within a diverse student body increasing their awareness and capability of multinational employers.

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Course LocationCork
Course TypeBlended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online
Course Duration3 years
Entry RequirementsLeaving Certificate

2 H5 and 4 O6/H7 grades, to include a language (English, Irish, or another language) and Maths.

QQI Level 5 Award

A minimum Full QQI Level 5 Award with 3 Distinctions and a Pass or higher in all other remaining subjects.

International Applicants

Please contact the International Office Team to enquire about entry requirements for international qualifications.

English Language
If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard. For further information please contact a member of the Admissions Team.

Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. For more information, please visit here.

How to Apply
Applicants under 23 years of age:

Applicants under 23 years of age on the 1st of January of the year they wish to enter must apply through the CAO. Please consult the CAO website
for information on important dates for applications.
Career PathAcademic Progression
Upon successful completion of their honours degree course, graduates may wish to continue their studies with a postgraduate qualification in Griffith College or with one of the many third-level institutions in Ireland or abroad.

The Griffith College Graduate Business School
offers a portfolio of programmes that may be of interest. The following programmes prepare graduates for the world of international business; at MSc and MBA levels, and in full and part-time modes

The MSc in International Business Management will develop your skills and knowledge to specialise in key business industries within International Business and learn how to operate a business across borders.
The MSc in Global Brand Management gives students a thorough grounding in current theoretical brand management concepts, marketing models, and tools, as well as new ways of analysing, assessing, and developing brand strategies, campaigns, and insights.
The MSc in Procurement and Supply Chain Management is an award-winning master's programme that is ideal for students wishing to gain industry knowledge of both public and private sector procurement and supply chain management.
Professional Accountancy Exemptions
Graduates of the BA (Hons) in Business at Griffith College can obtain excellent exemptions from the ACCA. You can qualify for up to 6 ACCA exemptions (subject to electives chosen).

Teaching Council of Ireland Recognition
The BA (Hons) in Business at Griffith College is a recognised degree by the Teaching Council of Ireland
. This recognition is necessary to apply for the Professional Masters of Education (PME) required for teaching at the post-primary level in Ireland.

Applicants wishing to take a select number of modules from the degree for the purpose of gaining additional ECT credits for the Teaching Council of Ireland requirements may do so. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information.

Applicants are advised to contact the Teaching Council of Ireland in relation to this.
Career Progression
The varied and in-depth content of this programme means that graduate prospects and opportunities are virtually endless. Many graduates of the BA (Hons) in Business have gone on to specialise in areas including management, HRM, finance, and marketing. The programme also holds a distinguished record of entrepreneurial graduates who went on to develop their own successful businesses, with some winning prestigious Entrepreneurial Awards.
Course CodeGC200

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Wellington Road, Cork, Republic of Ireland. Eircode: T23 DF3A

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