Course Summary
The aim of the overall BBS (Hons) programme is deliver graduates who will have gained:
An in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of business disciplines, and their inter-relationship, across a variety of areas associated with Business and Management, including Accounting, Marketing, Economics, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Project Management, Data Analytics and Law, Applied understanding of business theory for multiple business contexts, experience with and confidence to apply management theories tools and techniques through practiced implementation of theories and tools in a variety of situations including case studies, group projects and individual projects. Be versed in a range of applied and analytical skills, with a strong emphasis on decision making from a business and/or management perspective, competency in problem solving, use of technology, research, interpersonal communication and teamwork skills, An appreciation of the significant changes and challenges occurring in an increasingly global competitive marketplace. The skills and competencies required to work within the challenges of professional business practice. The skills to undertake study at postgraduate level.
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Launched in 2023, Tertiary Education Programmes are a new pathway to a bachelor’s degree. A joint further and higher education degree programme, tertiary education programmes begin in a local Education and Training Board Centre (College of Further Education and Training) and finish in a University. All tertiary education programmes lead to an NFQ level 7 or 8 degree.
Provider Locations:
- Year 1 College of FET, Ennis Campus
- Years 2, 3 and 4 Technological University of the Shannon: Moylish Campus
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
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Entry Requirements
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Career Progression
Employment opportunities for graduates include: Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Management, Teaching (subject to postgraduate study), Accountancy, Banking and Financial Services.
Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 9 and 10 postgraduate programmes within TUS and/or elsewhere.
Further Research
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