Course Summary
The course is designed to provide the business education and skills that will enable you to fulfil your potential in the global business environment. In years 1 and 2 you will experience a diverse range of business subjects and you will have the opportunity to specialise in the final two years. A unique feature of this degree is the opportunity to participate in work placement or applied research, or to study abroad with our partner business schools in the US,Canada, EU and Singapore.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a
period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your
language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible
for this course.
Entry Requirements
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PLC Progression Links
PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.
Search for PLC Courses offering these awards (Click on the Codes)
| PLC Codes | Award Title |
| 5M0828 | eBusiness |
| 5M1997 | Office Administration |
| 5M2067 | Information Processing |
| 5M2069 | Marketing |
| 5M2071 | Contact Centre Operations |
| 5M2102 | Business Studies |
| 5M2111 | International Trade |
| 5M2468 | Business Administration |
| 5M5165 | Trade Union Studies |
| 6M2115 | Supervisory Management for Manufacturing |
| 6M3618 | Arts Administration |
| 6M4385 | Retail Management |
| 6M4587 | Management |
| 6M4985 | Business |
| 6M5013 | Administration |
| 6M5014 | International Contact Centre Service |
This Information is Correct for 2026 Entry
Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
This course will cultivate your creativity and critical thinking skills in business. You will be exposed to the latest knowledge in global business. You will undertake invaluable work experience through our transferable skills programme. Many students experience global business methods in our partner business schools. Your teamwork, communication and presentation skills will be developed and enhanced through the blended teaching and learning approaches on the programme.
The course will facilitate your holistic development. Upon graduation, a wide variety of careers will be available to you, including accounting, banking, finance, marketing, management, retail, advertising, tourism, teaching, taxation, human resources, project management, manufacturing, consulting.
Further Research
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