BB in Business and Technology
Course Overview
The course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the two domains of Business and Technology. Students will enhance their tech skills and apply them directly to a global business environment. Graduates of this course will be prepared for a career in the ever evolving business landscape, with the opportunity to learn another language.
By integrating business acumen with technological expertise, this course empowers individuals to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the digital era, shaping them into versatile professionals capable of leading organisations towards sustainable growth and innovation.
What makes this course different
Work Placement or Study Abroad Options
Students can complete a 12-week work placement, study abroad with Erasmus, or continue with Year 3 modules.
Great Employment Prospects
100% of graduates from this course are in employment or further study after 6 months of graduating (DkIT/HEA Graduate Survey)
Mix Tech with Business
Students will learn how to effectively leverage technology in different business sectors.
Understanding the Industry
The world of business and technology is an ever-evolving landscape that demands agility, innovation, and strategic thinking. The core principles of business management, finance, marketing, HR, operations management and entrepreneurship are essential skills to navigate the competitive marketplace. Simultaneously the technological advancements and digital transformation taught in this programme help harness the power of technology to drive organisational success.
Career Opportunities
Modern organisations are increasingly reliant on the effective use of information systems to manage their businesses. As a result, today’s employers are actively seeking to recruit graduates that have strong familiarity with and expertise in the IT area.
Future Careers:
- IT Executives
- Information Systems / Technology Managers
- Business Information / Data Analysts
- Applications Analysts and Developers
- Digital marketing executive
- Social media executive
- Media publisher
- Web content specialist
In these areas:
- Sales Support
- IT Systems
- IT Support
- Outbound Sales
- Fintech
Graduates work at
Course Delivery and Modules
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Year 3
- Media Publishing
- Financial Management
- Human Resources
- Data Analysis and Visualisation
- The Resilient Graduate
- Enterprise Development Project
- Operations Management
- Technology Implementation and Strategy Project
Electives:
Or Studies Abroad Or Work Placement: Students can complete a work placement, study abroad with Erasmus, or continue with Year 3 modules.
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
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 (Hons) of Business Studies (Part-time)
View Course DetailsFees and Funding
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees.
Entry Requirements
In addition to the standard entry requirements below, there are the following Language Elective Requirements: French: Ordinary level grade O3 or Higher level Grade H5 at Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Spanish/German/ Chinese: No prior knowledge required.
Recent CAO Points
200
190
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).
