Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Home Economics and Business

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class Award
Awards
BA (Hons)
Programme Code CR_FHEBU_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 6
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 180
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/02/2024
Department TOURISM & HOSPITALITY
 

Programme Outcomes

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

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A specialised knowledge of the theory, principles, concepts, methodologies and practical applications associated with Food, Nutrition, Home and Textiles Design, Social Studies, Accounting, Economics, Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Business Environment.
PO2 Knowledge - Breadth Knowledge of the key concepts in the study of education and specifically in the teaching of Home Economics.
PO3 Knowledge - Kind An ability to evaluate current theory and best practice in the fields of Food, Nutrition, Home and Textiles Design, Social Studies, Accounting, Economics, Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Business Environment and Education through the application of research, exercising critical thinking and problem solving, thus being capable of meeting and exceeding strategic objectives of the business environment.
PO4 Skill - Range The ability to discern and apply a wide range of techniques to the diverse disciplines within this course applicable to the food, nutrition, business and entrepreneurship settings and related industry sectors.
PO5 Skill - Range The skills to critically review the pedagogical approaches applied in the teaching of home economics.
PO6 Skill - Selectivity The ability to analyse situations, solutions and opportunities; apply theory and practical techniques to plan, direct, organise projects, groups or events while meeting the need of the relevant audience and achieving the objectives of the organisation, be it education, business or industry through a leadership role.
PO7 Competence - Context The capacity to employ analytical and problem solving skills in a professional and ethical manner in a wide range of contexts, within the areas of education, home economics and business.
PO8 Competence - Role An ability to contribute positively, both autonomously and as a member of a team, and to work ethically and professionally with a capacity for leadership, integrity, and empathy while meeting objectives in given roles within the food, nutrition, broader business environments and in the classroom.
PO9 Competence - Learning to Learn An ability to identify and address continuous learning requirements at a personal and professional level to update competencies and knowledge. Be able to embrace change, present and future, within the respective sector(s) in which the graduate chooses to specialise.
PO10 Competence - Insight The ability to articulate their personal motivations through aims and objectives within this diverse range of sectors, which includes Food, Nutrition, Home and Textiles Design, Social Studies, Accounting, Economics, Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Business Environment, Education, at an operational or management capacity.
PO11 Competence - Insight An ability to interact and communicate with others in a manner which ethically promotes their own personal interests while encouraging others to succeed and operate to a high ethical and professional standard.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL6027 Biology for Home Economics Brigid Lucey 1 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
TEXT6001 Fashion Design & Industry Noel Murray 3 5
FINA7005 Household Finance & Planning CAROLINE O REILLY 1 5
MGMT6059 Introduction to Management CAROLINE O REILLY 1 5
ECON6003 Introduction to Microeconomics CAROLINE O REILLY 7 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
LEGS6012 Business Law Katie Power 3 5
HOSP6128 CulinaryTechniques&Food Safety 3 5
SOCI7018 Family and Social Change Noel Murray 2 5
ACCT6026 Fin Accounting Fundamentals Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
ARCH6090 Home Design and Management Samuel Vardy 2 5
FOOD6001 Science of Food and Health Brigid Lucey 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
EDUC8057 Education Studies Noel Murray 2 5
BIOL6025 Human Nutrition Brigid Lucey 4 5
ECON6001 Introduction to Macroeconomics CAROLINE O REILLY 6 5
MRKT6004 Introduction to Marketing Katie Power 6 5
MGMT7090 People Management Practices CAROLINE O REILLY 1 5
HOSP6129 Principles of Pastry Noel Murray 1 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
HOSP7068 Applied Food & Sensory Science Noel Murray 2 5
HOSP7058 Content Creation&Digital Prom Noel Murray 3 5
CIVL7037 Energy Efficient Housing DES WALSH 1 5
EDUC7025 Home Economics Studies Noel Murray 2 5
ACCT6027 Mgmt Accounting for Business Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
TEXT7001 Textile & Craft Noel Murray 3 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MGMT8076 Consumer Studies CAROLINE O REILLY 1 5
MGMT8045 Corporate Strategy CAROLINE O REILLY 2 5
TEXT8004 Fashion & Garment Construction Noel Murray 1 5
FOOD8006 Food Processing for HE Brigid Lucey 1 5
EDUC8058 Intro to Teaching of Home Ec. Noel Murray 1 5
BIOL7026 Lifecycle Nutrition Brigid Lucey 5 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Year 3 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Students who intend going on to the PME must complete the placement module. Students taking Free Choice must get prior approval from the HOD.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
LEGS8008 Business in the European Union Katie Power 1 5
SOCI8012 Family Policy & Research Mary Galvin 1 5
MGMT8077 New Enterprise Creation CAROLINE O REILLY 2 5
HOSP8022 New Product Innovation Noel Murray 1 5
MGMT8022 Workforce Diversity CAROLINE O REILLY 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
EDUC8060 Prelim. School Placement HE Noel Murray 1 5