Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

IBAT College Dublin

Program Overview

Designed with input from industry, this business degree equips students with the analytical, strategic, and technical competencies required in a modern business environment. Emphasis is placed on real-world application, data-driven decision-making, and practical business experience. Students benefit from small class sizes, industry-experienced faculty, and a campus located in the heart of Dublin’s global business district.

  • Access to Ireland’s 12-month post-study work permit for international graduates

  • Final-year project presented to employers and recruiters

  • Assessment: Combination of coursework and exams

  • Academic Structure: Two semesters annually, 24 teaching weeks, 2 study weeks & 4 assessment weeks per year

Course Overview

  • Year 1: Introduction to Business, ICT in Business, Business Mathematics and Statistics, Effective Communications for Business, Learning and Development, Marketing Fundamentals, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Accounting, Management Principles and Principles of Business Law
  • Year 2: Digital and Social Media Marketing, Ethics and Regulatory Compliance, Human Resource Management Fundamentals, Information Systems Management, Management Accounting, Operations Management, Business Law, Applied Project Management, Business Intelligence, Economic Analysis and Sustainability, Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Communications and Sales Management
  • Year 3: Data Analytics for Business, Financial Management, Innovation, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Personal and Professional Development, Research Methods, Strategic Human Resource Management, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Information Security Management, Organisational Leadership, Strategic Management and a Business Project or a Professional Practice Project

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • Final-year Business Project or Professional Practice Project with real clients

  • Project presentations to potential employers and recruiters

  • Curriculum informed by employers to ensure industry relevance

  • Practical application through project management, data analytics, and innovation modules

  • Embedded development of personal and professional skills

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Pathways to master’s degrees in business, marketing, HRM, or entrepreneurship

  • Suitable for those pursuing teaching qualifications

  • Access to Ireland’s 12-month post-graduation work visa

  • Strong industry reputation supports progression into junior and middle management roles

  • High graduate employment rate and competitive salaries (average €33,000 starting salary, achieved by 90% of the graduates)

Program Key Stats

€6,985
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Eligibility Criteria

CCC - BBC
2.8 - 3.0
24 - 28
65 - 70

6.0
83

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Project Management
  • Business Technology
  • Human Resources
  • Entrepreneurship

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