BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT / GNÓ & BAINISTÍOCHT DT365
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Qualification awarded: BSc (BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT) Level 8 / BSc (GNÓ & BAINISTÍOCHT) Leibhéal 8
Duration of programme:
4 years
Type of programme:
Honours Degree
Number of places:
155 approx.
What is Business & Management?
This programme will develop the knowledge and skills - technical, analytical, conceptual, interpersonal and intrapersonal - necessary for a successful business career.
Leading edge business thinking is addressed throughout in the context of best contemporary practice. There is a particular concern to ensure students understand the different dynamics of the modern business world through the use of the most recent and relevant tools in management practice.
To facilitate this, a diverse range of learning experiences are utilised including formal lectures with tutorial support, business case study analysis - including via the opportunity to participate in national and international case study competitions - debates, role plays, industry project work and in-company internship. In addition, the teaching team encourage students to reflect theories on best practice onto their own experiences of business and management e.g. via media reports or personal part time work or extra curricular experiences. The programme and all its constituent elements are supported by one of the most advanced e-learning platforms in Ireland.
The programme therefore comprises a B.Comm. type framework and has been deliberately structured in this way in recognition of the challenge Leaving Certificate students face in deciding on a specific business career path. Given this structure, students have in effect an additional two years post Leaving Certificate to choose that specialism which is in most in line with their personal strengths and career ambitions respectively.
As also outlined below, students have the option of completing a 16-20 week work placement in Year 3 or of studying abroad in one of the programme’s 30 partner universities.
What will I study on this programme?
Year 1 and 2 modules cover the typical core business and management disciplines and are designed to provide a foundation for more in-depth study in Years 3 and 4. Years 3 and 4 have a strong core of management and strategy studies and the structure and content allow students the opportunity to focus on their preferred discipline or to follow a more eclectic choice if they wish. The content and structure of the programme constantly evolves in order to respond to industry requirements and new developments in business and management practice.
As outlined below, students take 8 core modules in Year 1 and 7 core modules + 1 optional module (either EU Framework or Mathematics for Finance & Economics) in Year 2. These modules provide the foundation for more advanced and focussed study in Year 3 and 4. In Year 3 students complete 4 core modules and select from 8 options. In Year 4 students complete 4 core modules and an additional 3 or 4 modules (depending on module ECTS weighting) from a total of 17 modules.
Students can choose to specialise in one or a combination of six such paths:
- Accounting
- Enterprise
- Human Resource Management
- Finance
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
What are my career opportunities?
Graduates of the programme will have an exciting variety of career options in general management and its’ specialised management functions. Research with current students and analysis of graduate placement data identify career paths are in the following areas:
Accounting & Finance, Financial Services including in Banking, Money Markets and the Stock Exchange, HRM, Enterprise including the option of starting one’s own business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, Management Consultancy and Marketing.
DT365 is recognised and accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland (ACA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), the Irish Taxation Institute (ITI) and the Teaching Council of Ireland (TCI). The latter recognition qualifies graduates for entry onto Higher Diploma in Education (H.Dip.) courses and subsequent career in the teaching profession.
Module listing
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| Year 2 |
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| Year 3 |
Core Modules Advanced Management Accounting I / Management Accounting for Business Decisions, International Economics, International Management, Marketing Management. Optional Modules (Select 2) Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, HRM Contemporary Issues, Macroeconomics, Market Research, New Venture Creation, Supply Chain Management, Taxation I, OR Study Year 3 Abroad |
| Year 4 |
Core Modules Business & Society, Strategic Information Systems, Strategic Management and Research Project. Optional Modules (Select 3/4) Advanced Management Accounting II, Consumer Behaviour, Employee Relations, Enterprise Studies, Financial Econometrics, Financial Services, Financial Strategy, Global Supply Chain Management, International Finance & Monetary Economics, International HRM, Marketing Communications, Partnerships & Outsourcing, Quality Management & Process Improvement, Small Business Management, Strategic Marketing, Supply Chain Management Cases & Context and Taxation II. |
Scholarship
First year students enrolling on this programme who have obtained 500 points or more in their Leaving Certificate, will be awarded a first year entrance scholarship of €2,000 in recognition of their outstanding performance in the Leaving Certificate Examination.
What other options do I have after completion?
Graduates who have attained the required honours standard are eligible for postgraduate study in all third level institutions in and outside Ireland. Popular Masters disciplines include Accounting, Education, Finance, HRM, International Business, Management Consultancy, Public Relations and Strategic Management.
Are there study abroad opportunities?
Students may elect to study Year 3 abroad in Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, The Czech Republic and The Netherlands. Some places are also available in Australia, Argentina, Canada, Egypt, Japan, Mexico, South Korea and the United States.
Typically c. 20-25% of students choose to study abroad. Allocation of places is based on module results. Over the lifetime of this programme i.e. since its establishment in 2004, ALL students who have applied to study abroad have been offered a place with one of the College’s international partners.
What our students say!
- DT365 is a great programme –the choice of modules is fantastic.
- Having an extra two years to decide on your major really helps … I wasn’t sure what to focus on when I did the Leaving Cert … now I know Finance is for me.
- The teaching team are really friendly and approachable. They’re always happy to meet you after class to answer questions.
- What I like best is the range of assessment methods used … as well as exams there are presentations, reports, case analyses. AND there is always feedback on how you can improve next time.
- The option of studying abroad in Year 3 or of doing a placement is great to have. The issue is deciding which is best. Both are great on your CV.
- The support services are first class. For example I used the Careers Service and it was brilliant
- The focus in class on real business examples is great. It’s not just learning from books and articles
Entry Requirements
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Subjects |
Honours |
Maths |
English/Irish |
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6 |
3 |
OC3 |
OC3 |
Further information
College of Business
T: 01 402 7083 (Eoghan O’Grady)
W: www.dit.ie
