STREAMS

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS

Business Maths
(5 ECTS)

Interpersonal Communication
(E) (5 ECTS)

Business Statistics
(5 ECTS)

Sociology 
(E) (5 ECTS)

Microeconomics
(5 ECTS)

Macroeconomics
(5 ECTS)

Professional & Personal Development
(5 ECTS)

Work Placement
(10 ECTS)

MANAGEMENT

Management Principles
(5 ECTS)

Organisational Theory
(5 ECTS)

Project Management
(5 ECTS)

Operations Management
(5 ECTS)

MARKETING

Marketing Principles 1
(5 ECTS)

Marketing Principles 2
(5 ECTS)

Selling & Sales Management
(E) (5 ECTS)

Buyer Behaviour
(E) (5 ECTS)

FINANCE

Fundamental Accounting
(5 ECTS)

Accounting Principles
(5 ECTS)

Accounting for Costs
(5 ECTS)

Accounting for Management Control
(5 ECTS)

TECHNOLOGY

Communication Methods
(5 ECTS)

Business Applications
(5 ECTS)

Management Information Systems
(5 ECTS)

LANGUAGES

Language 1
(E) (2 x 5 ECTS)

French, German or Irish

Language 2
(E) (2 x 5 ECTS)

French, German or Irish

Modules in Semesters 1 & 2:   Year 1

Management Principles

This module introduces students to the nature of business organisation and provides an appreciation in the fundamental concepts, principles and practices of management within the general business environment.

Marketing Principles 1

Students are introduced to marketing and provided with a critical overview of the evolution of marketing theory. It enables students to develop an understanding of the principal elements of marketing theory and emphasises the role and power of marketing in modern business enterprises.

Fundamental Accounting

This module defines the fundamental bases of accounting, the application of double-entry system of book-keeping and the preparation of accounts, records and statements that form part of the double entry system.

Business Maths

This module aims to develop business computational and mathematical skills and concepts. It provides and demonstrates a systematic approach to dealing with numerical data in a business context. It also relates the practical application of these concepts in relevant business situations.

Communication Methods 

This module raises the student’s level of competence in computing and in their development of an understanding of basic computing applications. It gives the student practical experience in the use of computer applications. It also addresses other methods of communication by giving students the necessary skills to write effectively.

Interpersonal  Communications (Elective)

This module introduces students to the principles of effective communication and equips participants with tools for effective interpersonal communication and awareness of issues related to diversity.

Language 1 (Elective)
(Gaeilge, French, or German)

The student develops reading, writing, listening and speaking skills at an advanced level. The module provides an overview of the use of the language in Ireland today.

Organisational Theory

This module examines organisational theory concepts and models, including those in the classical and contemporary fields. It explores the theories of organization-environment relationships, such as contingency and resource dependency theory. It also investigates alternative design options for organisational social structures

Marketing Principles 2

This module introduces students to the skills and techniques used in the management of the marketing function. The ability of the students are subsequently developed through the application of marketing in practical business situations.

Accounting Principles

This module explains the conceptual and regulatory framework of accounting. Covers the preparation and presentation of financial statements for sole traders, companies and other organisations in accordance with current statutory requirements and standards.

Business Applications

This module covers the components of an Information Systems infrastructure through the acquisition of advanced practical skills to make effective use of Business Information Systems in a business setting. It gives the student practical experience in using accounting packages; it provides practical experience in using databases, and; it develops the student’s practical knowledge of using excel spreadsheets.

Business Statistics

This module introduces statistical concepts and computational skills for business. It prepares learners for the practical application of these concepts in relevant business situations. It also develops a systematic approach to dealing with statistical data.

Sociology (Elective)

This module gives students an understanding of sociology as a distinctive perspective on society and individuals, and develops an understanding of contemporary Irish society and social policy.

Modules in Semesters 3 & 4:  Year 2

Microeconomics

This module develops the student’s understanding of fundamental microeconomic concepts. It provides a framework that facilitates an understanding and analysis of the economic processes relevant for business decision making. It develops the student’s knowledge and understanding of economic models and tools in order to assess microeconomic developments and to enable the student to make valid judgements.

Project Management

This module allows learners to develop and use an application oriented approach to apply knowledge in relation to project management in real life situations. It additionally allows learners to apply a set of methodologies and techniques for project management. It emphasises the importance of project selection, goal setting, resource and cost estimating, with a critical focus on project planning, organizing and control.

Accounting for Costs

This module provides the student with an insight and understanding of the use of management accounting to provide information to enable management make better decisions in relation to costing and pricing of products and improving profitability.

Management Information Systems

This module introduces the student to the organisational foundations of Management Information Systems and to the technical foundations of Information Systems.

Selling and Sales Management (Elective)

This module provides students with an understanding of Selling and Sales Management theory and equips them with specific skills necessary to work through the sales process.

Language 2
(Elective)

In this module the student develops an understanding of the language vocabulary and language structures for specific business contexts as well as general social and cultural situations.

Macroeconomics

This module allows the student to develop an understanding of fundamental macroeconomic concepts, thereby enabling them to demonstrate a knowledge and comprehension of economic theories and frameworks in relation to the operation of the economy as a whole. The student will develop their understanding of macroeconomic processes relevant to the business environment.

Accounting for Management Control

This module develops the student’s understanding of a variety of costing techniques and the understanding of budgeting and standard costing and variance analysis as an essential tool for planning and controlling business costs.  The student will also be introduced to emerging issues in the study of management accounting. 

Professional and Personal Development

This module facilitates the students’ self awareness and development through the model of emotional intelligence. It develops an awareness of the challenges and steps to professional and personal development. It enhances the students’ interpersonal communication and develops an awareness of issues related to diversity and conflict management. It also develops the student’s skills and capacity in the areas of personal effectiveness. 

Operations Management

This module provides students with a critical understanding of the concepts and skills needed to design, manage and improve service and manufacturing operations and emphasises the role of effective operations management in the strategic direction of the firm.  It examines the major manufacturing systems, theories and technologies and highlights the importance of quality management.

Buyer Behaviour  (Elective)

This module develops the student’s understanding on the role of buyer behaviour, how its principles can be applied and essential buyer behaviour skills required.

Employment Placement

The student is provided, through this module, with a broader skills base on completion of their Bachelor of Business (Honours). The practical learning experience of placement complements the more theory based elements of the prior years by developing the action learning skills of the student in the undertaking of real-life projects. The placement combines theory with relevant practical work experience in companies and organisations in Ireland and overseas. The placement is a partnership between the employer, the student and the college, ensuring proper supervision, evaluation and relevancy to the degree programme.