You'll master essential concepts, critically analyze organizations, and develop problem-solving skills that drive success with the BA (Hons) in Business (Management) degree. Emerge transformed into a business leader ready to tackle challenges with confidence and expertise.

With a focus on hands-on learning and real-world applications, this program prepares you for success in today’s competitive market and opens the door to a broad range of career opportunities in leadership roles.

Learn how to:

• Develop strategic business frameworks
• Analyze global market trends
• Implement effective marketing strategies
• Apply financial analysis techniques
• Cultivate leadership & management skills

This is a full-time, three-year, six-semester EQF level 6/NFQ level 8 honors program (180 ECTS).

In the first year of this honors degree course, you will be given a thorough grounding with core courses in management, organization, marketing, finance, IT and economics as they relate to business. In the second and third years, you will build on this knowledge to gain an advanced understanding of these key areas, as well as acquire specific knowledge and skills relating to management in specialist courses in this pathway. Your studies culminate in a final year capstone research project.  

Semester 1

• Maths & Stats for Business
• Business Context & Organization
• Marketing Essentials
• IT Essentials
• Economic Perspectives
• Foundational Academic Skills

Semester 2

• Maths & Stats for Business
• Business Context & Organization
• Marketing Essentials
• IT Essentials
• Economic Perspectives
• Introduction to Business Finance

Semester 3

• Management
• Financial Management
• Digital Business Solutions
• Adaptive Leadership in Sustainable Enterprises
• Project Feasibility
• Business Ethics & Research Practice

Semester 4

• Management
• Financial Management
• Digital Business Solutions
• Adaptive Leadership in Sustainable Enterprises
• Project Feasibility
• International Economics

Semester 5

Strategic Management

Global Business

Human Resource Management

Capstone Project

Data Management & Analytics

Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Semester 6

• Strategic Management
• Global Business
• Human Resource Management
• Capstone Project
• Data Management & Analytics
• Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The BA (Hons) in Business (Management) prepares students for future careers in global business ventures and large international organizations. 

In addition, after graduating, students will competently:

• Assess knowledge and information, tools, and techniques in a critical way to confidently adapt to changing business environments. 
• Evaluate data and information derived through research to ensure relevant new knowledge is continually incorporated to enhance business planning and decision making. 
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiation, persuasion, and presentation in individual and group situations. 
• Display an in‐depth understanding of the inter‐relationships between business functions and business processes and their impact on product and service provision. 
• Apply diagnostic and creative skills in the solution of business problems showing an interdisciplinary approach to resolution. 
• Demonstrate a capacity to contribute to business development and enhanced strategic decision-making.
• Display an in-depth knowledge of the pillars of business management and the relevance of models and theories to contemporary business management.
• Appraise the role of current business theory in problem solving within organizations in the face of a challenging economic environment.

On successful completion of this program, you will earn:

A state-recognized Dublin Business School BA (Hons) in Business degree awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

Awarding Body

Quality and Qualifications, Ireland (QQI) is the Irish State body responsible for the Quality Assurance of all education and training services in Ireland. QQI sets quality assurance criteria for the sector and regulates and approves programmes of study.

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Business Operations Associate

Analytical, communication, research and numerical skills.

Commercial Analyst

Supports sales strategy through data analysis, market research, & performance tracking for commercial decisions.

Strategy Analyst

Conducts market research, benchmarks competitors, & supports strategic initiatives to enhance business performance.

Project Coordinator

Manages project schedules, updates stakeholders, & supports teams to keep deliverables on time & on budget.

Enterprise Coordinator

Supports cross-functional teams, tracks initiatives, & ensures enterprise projects align with business priorities.

These are the admission requirements for this BA (Hons) program. If you're not sure if you meet our requirements, contact us for a personalized assessment. Our team is here to help!

Academic requirements:

One certified copy of high school diploma and transcripts; or equivalent

Proof of English level:

TOEFL score 80 (internet-based), 213 (computer-based); IELTS 6.0; B2+ CEFR; native speaker of English or equivalent