If your ambition is to have a career in business that gives you international opportunities, then this course could be for you.

The Business Studies degree course gives you an introduction to the foundations of business and allows you to specialise in areas such as economics, management, finance, marketing, HR or business analytics.

International Opportunities
The course not only allows you to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a career in business, it also offers you an exciting intercultural experience and the chance to master another language.

The four-year course gives you the chance to spend a year at one of DCU’s partner universities in Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico or Spain.

Do you need a step between your previous education and a full time course?
Do you need to increase your self confidence in your ability to study?
Did you leave school before your leaving cert?
Is English your second language?
Is your level of English stopping you from reaching your goals?
If you are over 16 and your answer is yes to some of these questions, then this course could be for you.

This course is designed for students wishing to gain some college experience and study skills and have the goal of studying for a QQI Level 5 award in the future.

This course covers both the creative and business aspects of the beauty and spa sector. Learning and practising in well-equipped workshops, you are encouraged and facilitated to further develop your creativity and also acquire strong business know-how. By combining technical beauty and spa skills with business/management competencies, the course equips you to work and progress in a wide range of beauty and spa settings.

Business Studies with Beauty and Spa Management prepares you to meet the sector’s need for highly skilled and trusted professionals who can establish strong relationships with clients, deliver services in a professional, efficient and hygienic manner, and progress to management roles within the industry.

The course covers both the creative and business aspects of the beauty and spa sector. Learning and practicing in well-equipped workshops, you are encouraged and facilitated to further develop your creativity and also acquire strong business know-how. By combining technical beauty and spa skills with business/management competencies, the course equips you to work and progress in a wide range of beauty and spa settings.

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts and/or to progress to further and higher education and training.

Business Studies with Event Management includes both the creative and business aspects of event management. During your studies, you are encouraged and facilitated to further develop your creativity and also acquire strong business know-how. By combining technical event management skills with business competencies, you can work and progress your career in a wide range of event-related settings.

The BBs (Hons) in Business Studies with Event Management includes both the creative and business aspects of event management. During your studies, you are encouraged and facilitated to further develop your creativity and also acquire strong business know-how. By combining technical event management skills with business competencies, you can work and progress your career in a wide range of event-related settings. There is a full semester of work placement and/or the option to study at one of our partner universities across Europe, as well as regular field trips and guest lectures. 

Offering a balance of theoretical and practical learning that explores the latest trends and practices in event management, this course equips you with the practical skills to coordinate the interconnected aspects of the process from pre-event planning and design to post-event debriefing and evaluation, and to progress to leadership roles in the events sector. Business Studies with Event Management includes both the creative and business aspects of event management. During your studies, you are encouraged and facilitated to further develop your creativity and also acquire strong business know-how.  

The Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) programme will provide you with a broad business education. You will study the core business principles of accounting, economics, risk management and insurance, human resource management and marketing. Students taking BBS with French will study the French language stream throughout the four years of the programme, along with their regular Business subjects. 

The Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) programme will provide you with a broad business education. You will study the core business principles of accounting, economics, risk management and insurance, human resource management and marketing. Students taking BBS with German will study the German language stream throughout the four years of the programme, along with their regular Business subjects. 

The course offers a wide range of subjects that provide learners with the opportunity to gain knowledge in many areas of business and particularly in areas of IT and Accounting. It provides learners with the ability to produce financial statements, using the most up to date accounting software. It provides the chance to obtain up to date IT skills and knowledge of e-business relevant for the modern business environment.

This is a one-year full-time programme that provides learners with a broad introduction to marketing, economics and accounting combined with intensive training in IT and computerised accounts.

Learners will also gain a strong introduction to the three main business subjects – Economics, Marketing and Accounting.

The Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) programme will provide you with a broad business education. You will study the core business principles of accounting, economics, risk management and insurance, human resource management and marketing. Students taking BBS with Japanese will study the Japanese language stream throughout the four years of the programme, along with their regular Business subjects.

This course is intended for students who have an interest in strategic and practical areas of business and marketing. The marketing and public relations landscape is changing with the development of Social Media and its use by many organisations, and students will learn to compete in this landscape. Modern business practices using relevant innovative technologies are at the core of this course. Students will gain applied experience by assisting in marketing initiatives, organising events, attending workshops, a two-week work placement programme to acquiring industry insights from guest speakers.

This Pre-University course is an excellent foundation for those wishing to pursue higher education degree programmes in UCD, TU Dublin, DCU, TCD, NUI Maynooth and other colleges.

The Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) programme will provide you with a broad business education. You will study the core business principles of accounting, economics, risk management and insurance, human resource management and marketing. Students taking BBS with Spanish (Beginners or Advanced) will study the Spanish language stream throughout the four years of the programme, along with their regular Business subjects 

This one-year course will provide students with the business skills in addition to the sports/fitness qualifications they need to obtain work in a wide variety of settings. It includes a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports, Recreation & Exercise Award as well as an internationally recognised Gym Instruction qualification. There are growing opportunities in this sector due to national strategies in exercise and sport participation.

The interesting blend of both sports and business modules provides graduates with the skills, knowledge and competencies to work in either sport or business management, maximising employment opportunities. Students particularly enjoy the practical activities, learning through doing, which are central to the learning experience on this course. Develop your network of contacts through our professional links with various Sports Partnerships, the GAA, Camogie Association, FAI, Treaty United, Munster Rugby, Thomond Park Stadium and Sport Ireland.

The interesting blend of both sports and business modules provides graduates with the skills, knowledge and competencies to work in either sport or business management, maximising employment opportunities. This course has been designed for people with a passion for sport who would like to work in an exciting, dynamic and global industry. Learn about working with athletes and training for performance and health. Develop your leadership skills and gain an understanding of governance and sports development, marketing, sponsorship, finance, law, running events, economics, public relations and human resource management.  

This program provides learners with the essential knowledge and skills to operate effectively in diverse business environments, whether working independently or as part of a team. It offers a comprehensive foundation in general Business Studies while incorporating specialized modules in marketing and human resources. The curriculum is designed to ensure students are technically proficient and professionally prepared for the modern workforce or for advanced academic pursuits.

Computer Science is concerned with the study of everything to do with computers and our relationship with them. Computer scientists are critical to the efficient running of modern societies, dealing with health, security, banking and finance, transportation, and now increasingly our interaction through social networks.

Computing professionals deal with theoretical issues, solve complex problems, deal with matters of ethics and with society at large. Theoretical issues in computer science relate to the abstract notions of computation and information.

The Business Technology and Communications four-year honours degree programme offers a unique blend of technology, communication skills, sustainability principles, and business knowledge for a technology-driven environment.

This practical, skills-focused programme exposes students to the latest technologies, enabling them to work individually or in teams across business disciplines.

Now offered at Level 8 only - see MT951

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in tourism policy, event management, and business skills to meet growing employer demand for versatile professionals. Students gain real-world experience through entrepreneurial activities, market research, and direct engagement with industry specialists and guest speakers. Additionally, the program offers the opportunity to travel abroad through the Erasmus+ exchange initiative.