Business Degree with Marketing or Business Information Systems electives

Entry requirements

Access is facilitated through the standard CAO route. A minimum of two C3s in higher-level subjects and four D3 in ordinary-levels subjects in the Leaving Certificate, including English and maths, are required. Mature students (aged 23 and above) should apply directly. Entry routes are also available through a range of expressed agreements with FETAC programmes, professional awarding bodies and through IBAT’s RPL policy.

International students should apply directly. Students who have qualifications from overseas will be subject to checks. IBAT College uses a number of comparision systems, such as NARIC and the NQAI Qualifications Recognition system, to compare and establish equivalency of international awards. An IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent is required for non-native English speakers.

Modules

Who accredits this Business Course?

This course is accredited by (HETAC) The Higher Education and Training Awards Council. HETAC is the qualifications awarding body for third-level educational institutions outside of the university sector.

Am I eligible for this Business Course?

Please contact IBAT College for details on the entry requirements.

Students holding a relevant Certificate, Diploma or other relevant third level qualification may qualify for entry to the second or third year of this degree course.

Mature applicants should apply directly.

How long is the course?

4 year (Full-Time).

View Student Feedback: View Student Feedback from students who completed the HETAC L8 - Bachelor of Business Honours Course

Bryan Leonard - HETAC L7 - Bachelor of Business Year 2 "IBAT College has so much to offer its students. I always found that the lecturers were well prepared and made classes very interesting, not only by referring to notes and books but real life examples in the world of business. The class sizes are comfortable and not overcrowded like some colleges and universities. The staff at IBAT College are very friendly and approachable."
Marianna Iftodi - HETAC L7 - Bachelor of Business Year 3 "IBAT College is a friendly and modern campus with really helpful and supportive staff. Unlike the large universities, classes are small and allow for lots of interaction between students and lecturers. I have made lots of great friends here and find it a great environment for learning."
Jagpreet Singh - HETAC L7 - Bachelor of Business Year 3 "IBAT College is extremely friendly and multicultural college. Lecturers are very helpful and are always open to answering any questions, they give personal attention to each student and have really helped me with my studies to date. I feel that the college has excellent facilities and have a professional Admissions team who provide each student with real educational guidance."
Chandrakant Patil - HETAC L8 - Bachelor of Business Year 4 "The best things about my experience in IBaT, is the friendly environment, helpful professors and college staff and also the personal attention I receive in the class."

View the Lecturer Profile: View the Lecturer Profile for the HETAC L7 - Bachelor of Business Course

Jackie Kennedy -Human Resource Management lecturer Jackie has an MA in Strategic Human Resource Management and a Post Graduate Diploma in Learning & Teaching. She has extensive lecturing experience in private and state 3rd level institutions in Ireland and Asia. She teaches subjects in Business Communications, Management, Human Resource Management, and Strategy at post graduate and undergraduate levels. Jackie has over 20 years’ experience as a senior HR professional in the Financial Services sector, in both senior management positions and as an independent HR consultant. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development and of the Society of Human Resource Management in the US.
Mark Dean – IS/IT Lecturer Mark is an IT professional with over 19 years industry experience. Over this period he has accumulated knowledge and skills from numerous sectors ranging from education through to manufacturing and banking. He has been involved in many IT roles including software developer, team leader, systems analyst, and corporate IT trainer. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science from Trinity College and has lectured on both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Jeff Taylor – Management and Organisational Behaviour Lecturer Jeff has five years lecturing experience chiefly in the management and event management domain. Through his experiences in the event management industry Jeff brings real world examples and a practical knowledge into the classroom. Jeff has worked at major international festival events such as Oxegen and Slane Castle. Jeff maintains links with industry via BrandTactics.ie. Jeff is currently a Phd researcher at the Dublin Institute of Technology, studying creativity and innovation in business education.
Ruth O Leary – Managment Accounting Lecturer Ruth has spent 13 years in industry working with Motorola, Microsoft, Serco Services and Logica CMG in various accounting roles. Ruth has been a Member in Practice since 2005 running my own company providing accounting services. She has also been lecturing part time since 2005 in the areas of financial accounting, management accounting, financial management and introductory level accounting modules at FETAC and HETAC levels 6 to 8.
John Murtagh - Business & Management Lecturer John has over 25 years senior management experience with a number of large multi-national companies in the Information Technology sector. During this period he was responsible for Customer Service Delivery, Business Operations and Supply Chain Management for Ireland, Europe, Middle East and Africa. John was awarded an International Executive MBA by the Smurfit Business School (UCD). He holds numerous other educational qualifications, including Diplomas in Logistics Management awarded by the Dutch Federation of Industry (DEBAK) and TEFL
Darren Devereux - Marketing and Consumer Behaviour Lecturer Darren has over 9 years management experience in some of Irelands leading Health Clubs. He still works closely with the fitness industry in terms of conducting market research, with a specific interest in identifying new customer segments, analysing marketing performance and implementing sales and marketing plans. Darren holds a BA(Hons) in Business Management, an M.Sc. in International Business and a C.I.S.M form the Irish Management institute. Darren is a member of the Marketing Institute of Ireland and his research interests are centered on Consumer Behaviour, Symbolic Consumption, and The Self-Concept.

What is the course fee?

The course fee is €4,700.

How can I make savings on the course fee?

IBAT College rewards students who register early for their course with significant savings available on the course fee. For further information on these savings and payment options, click on the following link:

Is Tax Relief Available for this course?

Tax Relief is available is available for eligible participants on this course. For further details click here.

What do I get for my fee?

• Access to your online student portal (view student portal site)
• Content Expert Lecturer (view lecturer profiles)
• Excellent college facilities (view college photos)

I would like to apply what should I do?

Application for first year of the Higher Certificate course is through the CAO system.

To apply please complete our online enquiry form which will give us the key details to start your application and a member of our admissions team will contact you with further details. Alternatively, please feel free to contact one of our admissions specialists for business and management courses on 01 870 5055, to register or to set up a meeting to discuss the course further. You can also email us at enquiry@ibat.ie. If you are satisfied with all the information that you have seen, you also can register online now for this course by clicking the 'Pay fees online' link at the top of this page. This will secure your place on the course and save you time. Please feel free to visit the college anytime and our course content experts will be more than willing to discuss any queries you may have. We look forward to seeing you.

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