Bachelor of Business in Management SE414

What is the Course about?

Business touches on almost every aspect of modern human society and careers in business are diverse and often highly paid. Business management provides you with the skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to all aspects of your life.  Whether it is planning, influencing, analysing, networking or organising – management helps you to develop key competencies that will promote your career prospects and will ultimately lead to success.

This course is one of the departments common entry courses.  Introductory business and more specialised taster business modules are studied in Years 1 & 2 of these common entry courses.  This gives you the flexibility to choose your stream at the end of Year 2 and then specialise in your chosen stream in Year 3.

If you choose the Management stream you will study specialist subjects in more detail in Year 3 and gain valuable experience applying this knowledge in the work place as part of the Work Placement module in Semester 2 of Year 3.

Is this Course for you?

The breadth and depth of knowledge and skills you acquire on this course will give you a competitive advantage over other graduates, whose knowledge is more narrowly focused. 

By studying Management, you will develop your team work and communication skills, which are both important qualities for successful leadership.  Whatever you end up doing – starting your own business, working in industry or the public sector – the ability to be a good team player and to build relationships and influence others will be essential.

Finally, one of the biggest benefits of studying Management is the sheer variety of career choices available.  You can apply for jobs in marketing, human resources, finance, operations, you can start your own business – every organisation depends on capable and committed employees and managers. 

Special Features:

• Maximum flexibility – area of specialism only has to be confirmed after Year 2
• Semester long work placement in Year 3 provides an opportunity to develop skills further in an industry setting.
• Opportunity to study abroad for a semester in Year 3.
• Exit Awards: Higher Certificate in Business (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2.

What follow-on study opportunities are available?

Graduates are eligible to proceed onto Year 4 of the Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Management (NFQ Level 8).

What exemptions will I receive?

Notes

What will I be able to do when I finish the course?

Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies that are demanded in a modern business environment.

The graduate will be qualified to work in a wide range of business settings such as industry, banking, public service, financial services and service industries.  The skills you develop can be transferred to many job opportunities, ranging from entry-level to managerial positions.

What are the minimum entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate:

• 5O6/H7

Subjects required:

• English or Irish O6/H7
• Mathematics O6/H7

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