Course Summary
This is a three-year degree that produces graduates with a blend of business-related knowledge and skills. Students will be equipped with knowledge in core business areas. Individual and group projects are an integral part of the programme which develop skills required for business such as analysis, team work, presentation and professional business skills.
This degree will position the student for jobs at graduate entry level in business or the option to continue their studies in a broad range of business disciplines. Note that language study is available as an elective choice.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
We provide a focus on business, management, human resources, and finance skills. Students learn about enterprise development and understand how to maximise the use of IT for business effectiveness. Students are given a foundation in theoretical principles and are involved in a wide range of practical exercises. Individual and group projects are an integral part of the programme. Guest speakers provide students with an understanding of business practice in a variety of organisational settings.
Our lecturers not only have the academic knowledge but also the industry experience to provide our students with a deep understanding of business practice across various industries and organisations. They tackle, together with guest speakers from industry, the most up-to-date trends and challenges facing businesses today. Work placement takes place in the final semester on the Level 7 programme to put the theory learned into practice.
YEAR 1
Students will be equipped with knowledge of core business areas such as Accounting Principles, Business Management, Marketing Principles, Business Mathematics, Information Technology Skills and Understanding the Dynamics of an Organisation.
YEAR 2
In second year, students study core business areas at a more advanced level, with modules and practicals in Accounting, Business Management and Information Technology. Student knowledge and understanding of key business disciplines is broadened with the introduction of Business Law, Economics, Management Accounting and Enterprise Development.
YEAR 3
Students study more advanced business topics in the management area, with a focus on Operations, Human Resources Management and Marketing and Finance.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for CAO courses at ATU Sligo are available for download below:
Career Opportunities
Graduates with this broad-based business qualification will be capable of making a positive contribution to the business activities of any organisation whether in the public, private or non-profit sector.
This degree positions graduates for jobs at entry level or for further study in a broad range of business disciplines. Career options include sales, management, human resources, marketing, finance and accounting.
Further Study
Upon successful completion graduates of this degree may progress to the Level 8 Bachelor of Business Honours Degree one year add-on.
We also offer have a range of Postgraduate options here at Atlantic Technological University for graduates of Level 8 degrees Postgraduate options
Testimonials
"I decided to study Business as throughout secondary school, business was one of my favourite subjects, I understood it. It just came naturally to me. I knew my future was in the business world - I just didn’t know whether that was in Finance, HR or Marketing. Therefore, this course was the right fit for me. I got to study all of them and find out for myself which area suited me best."
Sinead Malaniff, Bachelor of Business (Hons) graduate
Did you know?
Individual and group projects are an integral part of the programme which develop skills required for business, such as analysis, teamwork, presentation and professional business skills.
Guest speakers are a regular feature on our business programmes who help provide our students with an understanding of business practice in a variety of organisational settings and tackle the most up-to-date trends and challenges facing businesses today.
Students can choose from a number of different electives depending on where their interests lie. Visit the course format tab to view the subjects on offer. Subjects marked with an [E] are elective options.
Graduates of the Level 7 qualification can use the ladder system to progress to a Level 8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) degree at Atlantic Technological University or in other higher education institutions.
Students who come through the ladder system can end up with the exact same degree as those who start on the Level 8 programme. The duration is the same. Applicants are encouraged to put down all three levels on the CAO to be sure of a place on these highly sought-after programmes.
Discover more about our Business at Level 8 and Level 6 programmes here - Bachelor of Business (Hons) and Higher Certificate in Business.
Alumni
“I believe the wide range of business modules, practical projects, teamwork and work experience in ATU Sligo gave me an advantage in progressing my career. I arrived at my first job interview prepared with my portfolio in hand. It was packed with case studies, business analysis and project work. I could clearly
illustrate my understanding and knowledge of real business challenges."
Emma Gilroy, Bachelor of Business (Hons) graduate and Senior Director, Global Customer Operations at AdRoll & EMEA Site Lead
Course Format
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Marketing Communications and Sales | 05 |
| Applied Finance | 05 |
| Human Resource Management (Relations and Performance) | 05 |
| Operations Management 2 | 05 |
| Work Placement | 10 |
[E] = Elective Module. Modules subject to availability.