Bachelor of Business

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class
Awards
BBus
Programme Code CR_BBUSS_7 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 6
NFQ Level 7 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 180
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2021
Department MANAGEMENT & ENTERPRISE
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A deep knowledge of business theory, principles, processes and techniques and their applications and potential.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The competence to take a holistic view of business situations, interpret information, plan for the future and make decisions.
PO3 Skill - Range A knowledge of the functions and techniques of a number of core business disciplines, including management, HR, information technology, economics and finance. Graduates will also have an appreciation of the insights gained through the contributions of other disciplines to the understanding of business operations.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity An ability to analyse business situations, identify solutions and opportunities, apply business theory and techniques to plan and direct the future of organisations.
PO5 Competence - Context An understanding of appropriate theories and techniques applicable across a broad range of organisations in order to critically formulate and evaluate relevant options and solutions to business opportunities and problems.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to contribute positively both autonomously and as a member of a team and to work ethically and professionally.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn An ability to identify and address continuous learning requirements, keeping abreast of new developments in business and the wider economy, being willing to embrace change and learn from new experiences.
PO8 Competence - Insight The competence to participate in business activities, with a clear sense of purpose, in a confident, motivated and responsible manner, encouraging colleagues to succeed while showing respect for others and society.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
MATH6051 Essential Maths& Stats for Bus David Goulding 1 5
ACCT6007 Fundamentals of Fin/Acc Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
MRKT6004 Introduction to Marketing Katie Power 6 5
MGMT6048 Organisational Behaviour CAROLINE O REILLY 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
LANG6039 German Language & Culture Katie Power 3 5
MGMT6047 Introduction to Micro Business CAROLINE O REILLY 3 5
LANG6005 Introduction to Spanish Katie Power 6 5
LANG7018 Working with French Katie Power 3 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO6014 Business IT Skills Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
ACCT6002 Cost Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
MGMT6059 Introduction to Management CAROLINE O REILLY 1 5
ECON6003 Introduction to Microeconomics CAROLINE O REILLY 7 5
STAT6011 Stats &Financial Maths for Bus David Goulding 1 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
LANG6006 Basic Spanish Katie Power 6 5
LANG6040 Breakthrough German Katie Power 3 5
MRKT6012 Communication for Business Katie Power 1 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
LANG7019 French Business and Culture Katie Power 5 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Students must take one Group Elective. Students taking Group Elective 1 - Business or Group Elective 2 - Marketing must take MGMT6028 HRM in Contemporary Business
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO6027 IT Communications Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
ECON6001 Introduction to Macroeconomics CAROLINE O REILLY 6 5
LEGS6001 Irish Legal System Katie Power 5 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
LANG7016 Applied French Katie Power 3 5
MGMT6053 Entrepreneurial Mindset CAROLINE O REILLY 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MGMT6028 HRM in Contemporary Business CAROLINE O REILLY 4 5
MGMT7062 Introduction to Supply Chain CAROLINE O REILLY 4 5
LANG6029 Spanish Language and Society Katie Power 5 5
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
LANG6041 German Language and Society Katie Power 3 5
MRKT6005 Marketing Strategy Principles Katie Power 4 5
MRKT6013 Social Media Marketing Katie Power 3 5
Group Elective 3 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ACCT7015 Company&Partnership Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
ACCT6004 Cost & Management Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
ACCT6009 Financial Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Year 2 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Students must choose 15 credits of learning from one of the Group Electives: Group Elective 1 - Business, Group Elective 2- Marketing, Group Elective 3 - Accounting.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MGMT6060 Contemporary Management CAROLINE O REILLY 2 5
ECON7009 Economic Data and Analysis CAROLINE O REILLY 4 5
LEGS6002 Irish Civil Law Katie Power 6 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
LANG7017 Applied French Studies Katie Power 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
INFO6028 Practical IT for Business Claire OSullivan Rochford 5 5
MGMT6029 Professional HR Practice CAROLINE O REILLY 3 5
LANG6030 Spanish Language and Culture Katie Power 5 5
MGMT7065 Supply Chain Optimisation CAROLINE O REILLY 4 5
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MGMT7079 Customer Service & Management Katie Power 1 5
LANG6038 German for Business Katie Power 3 5
MRKT6019 The Changing Consumer Katie Power 1 5
MRKT6017 eCommerce & Retail Marketing Katie Power 2 5
Group Elective 3 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ACCT7014 Financial Accounting Analysis Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
FINA7001 Financial Mgt for Accountants Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
ACCT7001 Management Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ACCT7011 Finance: Planning and Control Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
INFO7011 IT for Business Professionals Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
MGMT7077 People Management Strategies CAROLINE O REILLY 1 5
MGMT7023 Project Management CAROLINE O REILLY 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO7010 Electronic Commerce Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
MGMT7080 Enterprise Development Project CAROLINE O REILLY 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MRKT7011 Professional Sales Practice Katie Power 5 5
ECON7003 The Macroeconomy CAROLINE O REILLY 4 5
LANG8016 Working and Living in France Katie Power 3 5
LANG7006 Working with German Katie Power 6 5
LANG6033 Working with Spanish Katie Power 6 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Year 3 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Students must choose one of the following options: Group Elective 1 - Work Placement, Group Elective 2 - International Placement ERASMUS or Group Elective 3 - International Business Project.
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PLAC7020 Industry Placement Breda O Dwyer 3 30
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
APEX8030 Approved External Study - 30 C Ted Scully 1 30
Group Elective 3 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MGMT6044 Cultural Studies Katie Power 5 5
MGMT7075 Emerging & New Markets Katie Power 2 5
MRKT7020 International Market Launch CAROLINE O REILLY 3 10
MMED8023 Media Presentation VALERIE RENEHAN 4 5
MGMT8043 Seminar Series Katie Power 4 5