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DipBS (NFQ Level 25)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

About This Course

  • Conduct secondary research on business issues and report on the findings and draw appropriate conclusions (PG2).
  • Demonstrate a solid insight into the management of organisations (PG1).
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how actions and beliefs influence the business world around them (PG3).
  • Demonstrate the necessary technical ability and knowledge-application demanded by business in a written assignment (PG1).
  • Display a capacity for problem solving collaboratively and individually in the preparation of assessment (PG3).
  • Display the ability to understand business practices and their impact on society (PG3).
  • Engage with others in a professional capacity in an international environment during a group project, with respect for other business and international cultures (PG2).
  • Exhibit communication and team-building skills to work independently or as a team member as part of a group presentation (PG2).
  • Source and evidence the necessary information to understand their business environment (PG1).

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Options - A)5 of:
Please select modules from Year 1 only.
BMGT1001D The Future of Work and Organisations Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A)5 of:
Please select modules from Year 1 only.
BMGT1002D Management Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A)5 of:
Please select modules from Year 1 only.
BMGT1013D Skills for Higher Education Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A)5 of:
Please select modules from Year 1 only.
ACC1007D Accounting Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A)5 of:
Please select modules from Year 1 only.
MKT1003D Marketing Management Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Students in Year 1 of the DBS are pre-enrolled to BMGT1012D Academic and Transferable Skills. For a Horizons module option please contact your Programme Office with details of your Horizons module choice. NOTE: Horizons modules options are dependent on demand and random allocation.
BMGT1012D Academic and Transferable Skil Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - C)5 of:
Year 2 Core
ECON1006D Business Economics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - C)5 of:
Year 2 Core
FIN1320D ​Introduction to Finance Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - C)5 of:
Year 2 Core
HRM1010D People Management Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - C)5 of:
Year 2 Core
BMGT1008D Business Environment Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - C)5 of:
Year 2 Core
LAW1001D Business Law Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D)1 of:
Students in Year 2 of the DBS are pre-enrolled to MIS1001D (ICT in Business). If you wish to substitute MIS1001D (ICT in Business) for a Horizons module option please contact your Programme Office with details of your Horizons module choice. NOTE: Horizons modules options are dependent on demand and random allocation.
MIS1001D Digital Business and Social Media Strategy Spring  5

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No


General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Business Studies:

ROWCLASS Apply to   Application Type  
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Business Studies
Diploma in Business Studies
Commencing 2024/2025 September Undergraduate Cert and Diploma
Quinn CDL - Domestic
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