BB (Hons) in Business with Management
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Course Overview
This course provides a multifaceted understanding of key business principles, including strategic planning, organisational behaviour, fiscal management, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship.
Students explore diverse aspects of business operations, honing their analytical and critical thinking abilities to make informed decisions. They will learn to investigate how organisations think and work, and explore the external world in which they operate. Additionally, the course emphasises effective leadership and communication skills, as well as entrepreneurial skills, enabling students to manage teams, inspire innovation, and drive organisational success.
What makes this course different
Work Placement or Study Abroad Options
In Semester 1 of Year 3, students can complete either a 12-week work placement or study abroad with Erasmus. Students who opt to study abroad can do so for two semesters.
Fostering Entrepreneurship
This course fosters the skills of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship - invaluable for those who wish to succeed in business or who have ambitions of turning a business plan into a start-up company.
Working with Industry
Students will have the opportunity to work on live projects with both local and global organisations.
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. Business and management professionals are entrepreneurial; the navigate complex challenges, adapt to evolving markets, and foster innovation to gain a competitive edge. They possess strong leadership and analytical thinking skills, and the ability to motivate teams towards shared objectives.
Career Opportunities
With a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation and internationalisation, graduates of this course will be prepared to start and grow their own business or alternatively pursue a career in business administration in the private or public sector with the potential to progress to management level.
Future Careers:
- Business Manager
- Business or Research Development Manager
- HR Manager
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Entrepreneur
In these areas:
- Employee relations
- Marketing
- Recruitment and selection
- Project management
- Logistics
- Businesses of all sizes
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:
- Cost Accounting
- Economics
- Foundations of Law
- ICT Financial Solutions
- Management
- Elements of Business Law
- Entrepreneurial Leadership & Teams
- Intercultural Competence
- Management Information Systems
Electives:
- English for Business & Academic Success
- French
- Spanish
- Intercultural Studies (America)
- Intercultural Studies (Asia & Africa)
- Business Tourism
- Tourism Policy
- Data Analytics for Business
- Financial Technology in Business
- Well Being and 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 or study abroad with Erasmus. Students who opt to study abroad may do so for two semesters.
Electives:
- Cultural Agility
- English for the Workplace
- Doing Business in New & Emerging Markets
- International Innovation
- Research Skills for Business
- Video Post Production Tools & Techniques
- Financial Management
- Independent Research Project
- Management Control Systems
- Strategic Business Simulation
- Video Content Creation for Advertising
- Critical Issues in Contemporary Business*
*International students take English for Contemporary Business and English for Business Research.
Work placement
With more employers requiring experience and academic success, work placement is a highly valued component of the student experience at DkIT. Students have the opportunity to participate in a 12-week industry work placement in Year 3, students will be prepared for their work placement through specially designed modules focusing on workplace communications and interview techniques.
Students from business and management courses have completed their work experience and subsequently been offered full-time permanent positions upon completion of their degrees at a range of national and international companies including First Derivatives, Combilift, Irish Life, UHY Farrelly Dawe White, Enterprise Ireland, GS Medical and Flogas, to name a few.
This placement is arranged through the dedicated Placement Office at DkIT and they are the central point of contact for the host organisation and provide a key role in supporting the students before and during the placement.
Education Progression
MBS in Entrepreneurship and Marketing
MBS in Strategic Data Analytics for Business
MBS in Responsible Entrepreneurship
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).