Programme Overview

For this part-time course you can either Apply Online or download our application form.

This programme will give you a comprehensive knowledge across all the main areas of business. You will gain a broad knowledge and the latest insights into marketing, finance, human resource management and all the related functions of any successful business. You will also understand how the political, legal, economic and socio-cultural landscape drives a change in the business environment. This course will give you a broad understanding of business and the ability to critically analyse business problems and generate long term business solutions and strategy.

Who is the Programme for?

The programme is ideal for those working or planning to work in any area of management, business or organisational life. It will give you an understanding that can be taken into any sector.

Faculty Profile

Rosalind Beere - ““The BA (Honours) in Business is a degree that allows learners to pursue a career in business or management. It provides them with the opportunity to gain a general and broad focused degree, thereby maximising their opportunity to gain employment in a variety of industries and sectors.”

Duration

4 years with 26 weeks per year

Schedule

Two evenings per week (Monday and Wednesday) plus additional workshops as required.

Entry Requirements

This programme is designed to appeal to those at work or seeking to re-enter the workforce. There are no specific academic requirements with applicants considered based on relevant work and other experience. Under 23’s will be assessed based on Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

Award

The BA (Honours) in Business is awarded by HETAC at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications. This award will allow progression to level 9 programmes on the NFQ.

Faculty Profile

Rosalind Beere, Course Director - “The BA (Honours) in Business is a degree that allows learners to pursue a career in business or management. It provides them with the opportunity to gain a general and broad focused degree, thereby maximising thei r oppor tuni ty to gain employment in a variety of industries and sectors.”

Programme Modules

Year 1
Business Law	Financial Accounting
Human Resource Management	Macroeconomics
Marketing	Micro Economics
Organisational Behaviour	Quantitive and Qualitive Analysis

Year 2
Auditing	Entrepreneurship
Essentials of Employment Law	Financial Accounting 2
Health and Safety	International Business
International Finance	Introduction to Industrial Relations
Introduction to Reward Management	Management
Management Accounting	Management Information Systems
Service Learning	Service Learning: Community Based Project
Services Marketing Management	Taxation 1
Taxation 2

Start Date

Monday 19th September 2011

Programme Location

IFSC Campus