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The BA (Hons) in Business at NCI is a modern, flexible degree designed to prepare students for dynamic roles across the global business landscape. The program provides a well-rounded education in core business areas, with opportunities for real-world experience and academic progression. High-achieving students can specialise in key business areas in later years and apply for a competitive, credit-bearing work placement in Year 3.
Optional year-long work placement between Years 2 and 3 (competitive entry, adds one year)
Assessment through a mix of continuous assessment and exams each semester
Graduates join leading employers like Accenture, IBM, Citi, AIB, LinkedIn, and State Street
Course Overview:
Year 1: Academic Management Skills, Business Law, Financial Accounting
Year 2: Financial Management, Management, Project Management, Entrepreneurship
Year 3: Business Statistics and Analytics, Economic and Social Policy, Marketing Management, along with elective modules which includes Capstone Project Preparation
Optional Year 3: Credit-bearing, full-time work placement in a relevant business role
Optional year-long industry placement after Year 2 (competitive selection process)
Real-world learning via case studies, group projects, and guest speakers from industry
Laptop Loan Scheme and industry-standard tools provided to support practical learning
Supported by NCI’s Career Development & Employability Office
Capstone Project in your final year
Progression to Level 9 postgraduate study at NCI, including:
MSc in Management
MSc in International Business
MA in Human Resource Management
High graduate employability, with alumni placed at multinational firms across Ireland and globally
Access to career fairs, internships, and personalised CV/interview support through NCI’s career services
IELTS: 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any other bandTOEFL: 60 overall (no component less than 12)SAT: Score of 1000+ (1800 prior to 2016)Your personal details, academic qualifications (predicted works too), a personal statement, evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications), a reference and employment history are required for applications.Sports scholarship availableBusiness DevelopmentDigital MarketingHRManagement ConsultingInternational TradeSalesFinancial ServicesLogisticsProject Coordination
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