The one-year course in the Certificate in Business Studies (Level 5) will offer students an opportunity to explore a wide range of business-related subjects, allowing students to develop a comprehensive foundation in the key elements of business.

Upon successful competition of this course, students can progress directly into our Advanced Certificate in Business Studies Level 6.

The BA (Hons) Business Studies programme provides each student with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of modern business studies subjects and establishes a firm foundation for the development of a career in the business professions.

The programme is structured in a way which provides each student with the opportunity to study for either a general or a specialist Honours degree in Business Studies. The programme offers students the choice of four options for the completion of their Honours Degree.

This part-time programme is designed for mature students, with work experience, who wish to return to education to complete a diploma or degree in Business Studies while continuing to work. Lecture attendance is once a month on Friday and Saturday from 9am-5pm.

Students on the Diploma and Bachelor of Business Studies attend the UCD Belfield Campus for six weekends over the course of the academic year. Our students travel from all over Ireland, and abroad, to attend campus lectures given by leading experts. The campus experience is considered a key component of the programme where our students can interact with their classmates, lecturers, and avail of the University’s facilities.

If you decide to take up a place on our programme you will be appointed a Learning Support Officer who will be the main point of contact for you throughout your studies.

After the first two years, successful participants will be awarded a Diploma in Business Studies (NFQ Level 7) and, after a further two years, a Bachelor of Business Studies Hons (NFQ Level 8).

The business world is evolving and requires highly skilled, flexible leaders in industry, commerce, and the public sector. This degree will provide you with valuable skills that are ncessary in today's business world.

Learn through projects with real life companies giving you valuable experience. Our course has been designed with industry leaders and is taught by professionals with specialist and global experience. Choose a placement year for hands on experience that will boost your employmemt prospects. Network and highlight your talent to top firms via guest lecturess and projects with companies and professional bodies.

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of business sectors and contexts and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

This new degree is designed to give students a competitive edge with an understanding of AI and its applications in real-world business settings.

The business landscape is evolving rapidly, with artificial intelligence (AI) driving unprecedented transformation across industries. This degree in Business Studies with a focus on AI for Enterprise equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in this fast-paced environment. By blending core business principles with practical AI applications, this program bridges the gap between traditional business education and the future of enterprise innovation.

The business landscape is evolving rapidly, with artificial intelligence (AI) driving unprecedented transformation across industries. The Bachelor of Business degree in Business Studies with a focus on AI for Enterprise equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in this fast-paced environment. By blending core business principles with practical AI applications, this program bridges the gap between traditional business education and the future of enterprise innovation.

This course covers all the major business areas and provides a comprehensive knowledge of each of the major functions of business. Students can go on to study a range of courses including Business, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, HR, Law, Business & Law, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Auctioneering, Logistics, Event Management etc.

This BBus degree is designed to ensure that you graduate with a wide range of skills to help you choose the career path you want to follow in life. You will assess the impact of digital technology on all types of business scenarios, learn to integrate social media tools into a marketing communications strategy, and effectively use different forms of digital marketing in the development of a global online presence. With a wide range of business subjects and assessments available on this course, students become independent thinkers, developing their own views on society and how to shape the world of digital business into the future. 

This degree is designed for those with an interest in people and the people aspects of businesses and organisations. Managers and employees alike can benefit greatly from a better understanding and knowledge of people at work. In addition to providing students with a firm grounding in business, this course provides the knowledge and skills that they need to compete successfully as a human resource specialist in today’s complex and changing world of business.

Law is a vast area of study. Recent high profile domestic cases have focused attention on the need for compliance with legal principles and requirements. These principles dictate the way in which individuals and organisations carry out their daily business. This course is designed for students intending to pursue a business career in areas where a detailed knowledge of law is useful.

Have you already got a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies or an equivalent award and want to further develop your business? Have you a desire to gain a more in-depth understanding of key business areas or would you like to start your own business?

This qualification provides an in-depth understanding of the main business areas: Accounting, Marketing, Business Management, and Entrepreneurship, offering you the opportunity to advance your career in your chosen area of interest by providing advanced entry to Business Studies Degree programmes.

If you wish to build on your business skills, this may be the course for you. The main areas of study in our one-year level 6 course will expand the range and depth of the learner’s understanding of the most critical functions involved in managing an organisation. 

The combination of study modules is designed to prepare learners for success whatever their plans. On completing the course, learners may choose to progress to third-level education (see college links below), or they may instead be keen to gain employment and further a career.