Programme Overview

Technology continues to shape the world we live in. Graduates who understand how technology can drive the world of business are always in demand. This programme provides you with a highly valuable combination of business and IT skills and gives you lots of opportunities in organisations that seek to connect both worlds. The programme has a flexible structure with a number of elective modules that allows you to specialise and enhance your skills and knowledge in particular aspects of both IT and business.

As a graduate of this course you will:

• Understand the essentials of business and information technology.
• Have a blend of business and technology skills.
• Learn how to manage teams and enhance your people skills through communication, presentation and teamwork.
• Develop a practical approach to solving management related issues.
• Analyse and evaluate the fundamentals of business in today’s organisations.
• Be able to solve and manage business problems through knowledge of the latest business software tools.
• Recognise how technology is vital in today’s information led society.

Additional Information

The programme includes preparation and training for SAP certification, which is the most important Enterprise Resource Planning tool.

Course Structure and Award

This course is a three year ordinary degree. The course is run over 6 semesters with continuous assessment held throughout the course and examinations at the end of each semester. On completion you will receive a HETAC BA (Ordinary) Degree at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Career Prospects

As the course covers both business and technology, graduates could be employed in leading organisations in the business and/or information technology domains. As a graduate from this course you can seek employment opportunities in consulting, technical management, systems design and development, sales, project management, employee relations, marketing, human resource management and training.

Further Study Options

Upon successful completion of the BA (Ordinary) in Management of Technology in Business, graduates can complete an additional year to be awarded a BA (Honours) in Technology Management at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Who is the Course for?

The course is for school leavers, mature students and graduates of FETAC level 5/6 programmes.

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements are a grade D3 or above (Higher of Ordinary Level) in five subjects. A minimum of grade D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) must be obtained in English & Mathematics. Mature applicants, applicants with a disability or those applying through the DARE or HEAR access schemes should consult our DARE and HEAR webpage.

Course Fees

This course qualifies under the Free Fees Initiative, the Higher Education Grants Scheme and the VEC Scholarship Scheme.

Programme Modules

View our Module Descriptor for more information on the modules in this course