Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Studies
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Studies (BABS) is a three academic year full-time level 8 programme providing theory, knowledge, research skills and practical skills to those who wish to develop their knowledge in and around the areas of business, management, IT, accounting and finance, and marketing. Business studies as a field of learning continues to grow in the educational sector. One in every eight of 2019 applicants for a level 8 degree in Ireland preferred business over any other subject area .
The general programme aims are as follows:
• To provide learners with a strong base of contemporary business knowledge through theory, concepts and methods constituting academic grounding in the core disciplines and skills required for a career in general business
• To provide learners the environment in which to develop and confirm expertise in the major business disciplines
• To develop in learners a methodical and rational approach to business problem solving and decision making, with the capability to apply acquired knowledge and skills to practical business situations
• To develop in learners a range of intellectual skills, encompassing reasoning and evaluative skills and communication skills that develop as fully as possible their interpersonal abilities.
• To develop learner capacity to organise information, argue, negotiate and defend conclusions and to present them in a clear and coherent fashion
• To encourage learners to deal with knowledge in a critical and analytical way, with the capacity and confidence to evaluate ideas and opinions underpinned by qualitative and quantitative research findings
• To provide learners with the opportunity to also specialise in a sub-field of business learning and to increase their knowledge and skills in this specialised area of Management, Accounting and Finance, Marketing and IT
• To provide learners with the knowledge and foundation to pursue further postgraduate study
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• Small Medium Enterprises
• The Public Sector
• Digital Marketing Agencies
• Major Technical Marketing Hubs
• Financial Services
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for any Level 7 or Level 8 QQI-validated degree programme at the college may qualify for entry through their Irish Leaving Certificate or other international qualifications as follows:
• Leaving Certificate: the candidate must have obtained a minimum of grade H5 or above in two higher-level subjects together with a minimum of grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. A minimum of grade O6/H7 must be obtained in a language. A grade O6/H7 must be obtained in Mathematics.
• Pre-2017 Leaving Certificate Grading Scheme: the candidate must have obtained a minimum of grade C3 in at least two higher-level papers together with a minimum of four grade D3s in ordinary level subjects which must include Mathematics and a language.
• A-Level/GCSE: the candidate must have obtained a minimum of grade C or higher in at least two A-Level papers, together with a minimum of four GCSEs which must include Mathematics and a language.
• BTEC: the candidate must have obtained a minimum of a BTEC National Diploma in which four distinctions are required.
• QQI Level 5: Independent College Dublin will accept applications onto its Level 8 Honours Degree programmes from any applicant holding a QQI Level 5 qualification where a minimum of three distinctions have been obtained as part of their QQI award. To obtain an overall award, learners must have completed eight modules successfully. This does not have to be achieved in one year but can be accumulated over several years.
• Leaving Certificate Applied Programme (LCAP): the College does not recognise LCAP subjects as meeting its minimum entry requirements. However, if combined with a Grade 2 in any QQI certificate course, applicants may apply for any undergraduate course in the college.
• Mature applicants are welcome and can discuss entry based on professional work experience and academic qualifications with our Admissions Manager.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you will be able to study at degree level English. Applicants for whom English is a second language are required to meet the following minimum requirements (or equivalent):
• Common European Framework B2+
• IELTS6.0
We offer a free online English test which can be taken during the admissions process.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
20400 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
Application Fee: N/A