BB in Business and Management
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Course Overview
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of business management and prepares them with the skills to work in and manage a modern complex business.
Students explore diverse aspects of business operations, honing their analytical and critical thinking abilities to make informed decisions and investigate how organisations think and work in the world in which they operate. Additionally, the course emphasises effective leadership, communication skills and entrepreneurship, enabling students to manage teams, inspire innovation, and drive organisational success.
What makes this course different
Great Employment Prospects
100% of graduates from this course are in employment or further study after 6 months of graduating (DkIT/HEA Graduate Survey)
Working with Industry
Students will have the opportunity to work on live projects with both local and global organisations.
Progress to a Level 8
Students who have passed Year 1 of this course, with an average mark of 70% across all subjects, may be considered for transfer to Year 2 of a Level 8 Business course at DkIT. This is subject to places being available.
Understanding the Industry
Management is the process of planning, organising, directing, and controlling the activities of a business or organisation to achieve its goals and objectives. It involves overseeing all aspects of a business, from finance and operations to marketing and human resources. Contemporary business and management professionals are entrepreneurial; they navigate complex challenges, adapt to evolving markets, and foster innovation to gain a competitive edge. They possess strong leadership skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to motivate teams towards shared objectives.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in business or in business administration in the private or public sector with the potential to progress to management level.
Future Careers:
- Business Analyst
- Business Manager
- Business or Research Development Manager
- HR Generalist
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Entrepreneur
In these areas:
- Employee Relations
- Marketing
- Recruitment and Selection
- Project Management
- Logistics
- Fintech
Graduates work at
Course Delivery and Modules
- Accounting for Business
- Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Research & Communication Skills
- Marketing
- Business Mathematics
- Business Computing Applications
- Workplace Communication Skills
- Digital Marketing
Electives:
- Spanish
- French
- English for Living and Studying in Ireland
- Tourism Operations
- Intercultural Studies (Irish Society)
- Intercultural Studies (Europe)
- Services Marketing
- Cost Accounting
- Economics
- Foundations of Law
- ICT Financial Solutions
- Management
- Elements of Business Law
- Entrepreneurial Leadership and Teams
- Intercultural Competence
- Management Information Systems
Electives:
- Intercultural Studies (America)
- Intercultural Studies (Asia & Africa)
- Spanish
- French
- English for Business & Academic Success
- Business Tourism
- Tourism Policy
- Data Analytics for Business
- Financial Technology in Business
- Wellbeing & Career Resilience
- Enterprise Development Project
- Operations Management
- Sustainability for Business
- Studies Abroad Or Work Placement: In Semester 1 of Year 3, students are required to either complete a work placement of 12 weeks or study anroad with Erasmus. Students opting to study abroad may do so for two semesters.
Electives:
- Cultural Agility
- English for the Workplace
Work placement
In Year 3 students have the opportunity to study abroad or to be placed in an organisation on a 12-week industry work placement.
This gives students a much broader experience for both their soft skills and technical skills. They can also gain contacts in industry to help them in their future career. Students who travel abroad can significantly improve their language skills and immerse themselves in another culture.
Education Progression
On completion of this course, students will be eligible to progress onto the Level 8 Add-On course: Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours). (This will be subject to student numbers. Where places are limited, offers will be linked to the final GPA achieved.)
Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours)
Bachelor (Hons) of Business Studies (Part-time)
Fees and Funding
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees.
Entry requirements
Standard entry requirements apply. There are no special entry requirements for this course.
- Standard Requirements for Leaving Certificate Applicants
- Standard Requirements for UK/NI Applicants
- Standard Requirements for QQI-Further Education Applicants
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How to apply
Apply on CAO
All standard entry first-year applicants must apply for entry through the CAO. See Important application dates for CAO and information for specific applicant types below:
Advanced Entry & Transfer Applications
Advanced Entry is for applicants who have previous educational achievements and/or work experience and want to be considered for direct entry into year 2, 3, or 4 of a course. This includes students looking to transfer to DkIT from another Higher Education provider.
International Application (non-EU)
International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).