School of Business and Humanities Undergraduate

Bachelor of Business (Honours)

Gain the skills required to work for business of all sizes – from multinational companies to start-ups.
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Course Overview

This course equips students with a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of business and commerce. It encompasses the study of fundamental principles, theories, and practices related to economics, finance, management, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

This field of study provides a solid foundation for students to explore diverse career paths, such as corporate management, consulting, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship, while fostering skills in problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and leadership.

This course prepares students to navigate the dynamic and ever-changing world of commerce and contribute effectively to the success and growth of organisations.

What makes this course different

Understanding the Industry

Business is a dynamic and multifaceted field that encompasses various activities, operations, and interactions involved in the production, exchange, and distribution of goods and services. It revolves around the pursuit of economic objectives through strategic planning, decision-making, and resource management.

At its core, business involves identifying opportunities, assessing risks, and implementing strategies to create value and achieve sustainable growth. Business encompasses a wide range of industries, including finance, manufacturing, retail, technology, hospitality, healthcare, and more. It involves key functions such as marketing, sales, finance, human resources, operations, and management.

Career Opportunities

Future Careers:

  • Business Manager (Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR)
  • Accountant
  • Secondary school teacher. (subject to completion of an appropriate teaching qualification and recognition by the Teaching Council of Ireland)
  • Business analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Management consultant
  • Project manager

In these areas:

  • Financial Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Education

Course Delivery and Modules

  • Management
  • Quantitative Techniques
  • Financial Accounting
  • Microeconomics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing
  • Research & Writing Skills | Macroeconomics
Electives:
  • Introduction to Business Computing
  • English
  • Communication Skills for the Workplace

  • Human Resource Management & Employee Relations
  • Cross- Cultural Organisational Behaviour
  • Business Law
  • Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
  • Financial Management
  • Management Accounting
Electives:
  • Managerial Economics
  • Supply Chain Management, Transport
  • Applied Market Research
  • Wellbeing and Life Skills for the Resilient Graduate
  • English
  • Consumer Psychology
  • Public Finance
  • Supply Chain Management, Stores and Warehousing

  • European Law and Business
  • Strategic Management
  • Applied Economics
  • Operations Management
  • Business Ethics and Corporate Citizenship European Law and Business
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
Electives:
  • International Business & Trade
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Management Accounting Techniques
  • Financial Services
  • Digital Media Authoring
  • Marketing Management
  • Business Planning
  • English
  • Management Control Systems
  • Multimedia Project
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • International HRM
  • Doing Business in New and Emerging Markets

Education Progression

Graduates can progress to the new MSc in Management or the MBS in Entrepreneurship and Marketing.

MBS in Entrepreneurship and Marketing

Business, Management & Marketing DK_BBUSS_9 Level 9
Course type: Postgraduate
Study mode: Full-Time|Part-Time
Duration: 1 Year / 2 Years
Start date: Sep 2025

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.

Recent CAO points

CAO points 2024 209
CAO points 2023 236

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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:

Apply on CAO
CAO code: DK816

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.

Ask us a Question

If you have a question about the Bachelor of Business (Honours) please ask it below and we will get back to you.

Shane Hill

Head of Department of Management & Financial Studies

John Morrison

Programme Director
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