Course Overview

This degree programme builds upon the areas of management, ICT, Finance and Business which are introduced to students in year one and year two of this programme. The programme is for school leavers who wish to pursue a career in business, management or related fields and also mature students who wish to improve their career prospects. Students will build upon their introduction to business and management functions to develop a range of skills, including analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary in the modern business environment.

What are my career prospects

The Bachelor of Business is designed to prepare individuals for employment in the private and public sectors and further education. Students may develop careers in the following areas: industrial relations, sales and marketing, manufacturing and operations, hospitality and travel, accounting and financial services & human resources.

Progression

This programme has been designed in consultation with HETAC, the Higher Education & Training Awards Council, to provide a pathway to students to further professional qualifications such as progression to Honours Degrees (HETAC Level 8) or directly into employment. HETAC is the qualifications awarding body for third-level educational and training institutions outside the university sector in Ireland. This course is designed to offer students progression from the Level 6 Higher Certificate in Business.

Year 1	Year 2	Year 3
Introduction to Business Management Business Applications Business Communications Financial Accounting 1 Marketing Business Mathematics Microeconomics Management Accounting 1 Systems Analysis and Design	HR Management 1 Management Accounting II The Internet and E-Business Quantitative Methods Macroeconomics Financial Accounting II Corporate and Business Law Enterprise and Innovation Organisational Behaviour Services Management	Corporate Finance 1 Operations Management Corporate and Business Law 2 IS Management 1 Consumer Behaviour and Market research HR Management 2 Business Strategy Corporate Finance 2 IS Management 2 Marketing Management

What are the entry requirements?

Applicants require a HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or I grade in five subjects at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate to include Maths and English.

Students holding a relevant Certificate, Diploma or other relevant third level qualification may qualify for entry to the second or third year of this degree programme.

Mature applicants should apply directly.

How long is the course?

3 Years (Full-Time) course.

What are the course fees?

The course fees are €4,200 per year.

IBAT College rewards students who register early for their course with significant savings availble on the course fee.

Please note to ensure that applications made through the CAO can avail of the same early registration discount the course fee for applications made through the CAO is €3,500.

Is Tax Relief Available for this course?

Tax Relief is available is available for eligible participants on this programme.

Who accredits this course?

This course is accredited by (HETAC) The Higher Education and Training Awards Council. Please check out their website at: www.hetac.ie

Learner protection for this programme is provided in accordance with section 43 of the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999.

I would like to apply what should I do?

To apply please complete our online enquiry form which will give us the key details to start your application and a member of our admissions team will contact you with further details. Alternatively, please feel free to contact Thomas Russell our admissions specialist for business and management courses on 01 870 5055, to register or to set up a meeting to discuss the course further. You can also email us at enquiry@ibat.ie. If you are satisfied with all the information that you have seen, you also can register online now for this course by clicking the 'Pay fees online' link at the top of this page. This will secure your place on the course and save you time. Please feel free to visit the college anytime and our course content experts will be more then willing to discuss any queries you may have. We look forward to seeing you.