This course is offered as part of our Business (General Entry) course which is listed on the CAO as course code TU772. For information how the application process works and the various options available, please visit our overview page.
Course Title: Bachelor of Business (allowing later specialisation in Business or Business with a Language or Business with Information Technology)
Sometimes students know that they want to study business at third level, but are unsure which area to specalise in. They may need time to figure out their niche within the business domain.
Our Business - General Entry route is designed with the student in mind and will allow that extra bit of time to choose the right course. Following registration, students will participate in a special orientation programme which will highlight the differences between each of our business courses. At the end of orientation, students will choose which course they wish to pursue. Students may choose from the following courses:
- TU772 (BUS): Business (General Entry): Business
- TU772 (BIT): Business (General Entry): Business with IT
- TU772 (INB): Business (General Entry): International Business
Whatever direction the student chooses, our Business courses will provide the practical, work-ready multi-disciplinary skills needed to succeed in the global business world.
IT Requirements
Students on this course will be required to have a medium spec computer/laptop (i.e. able to run Win 10, an AV solution and Office comfortably. Be able to use Wi-fi and camera to attend online classes, use other software such as SPSS, Adobe Connect; e.g. Latitude 5510; Latitude 5410;
Please search for the TU Dublin offer on the HEA website www.heanet.ie/store
Leaving Certificate Requirements
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Minimum Number of |
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Subjects |
Higher |
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5 |
N/A |
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Minimum Grade in |
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Maths |
English OR Irish |
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O6/H7/F2 or higher |
O6/H7 |
QQI/FET Requirements
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QQI/FET Award Required |
Additional Requirements |
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| Any full Level 5 or 6 award | None |
In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi
Mature Applicants
Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.
Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.
This course was previously known as TU771.
View Sample Timetable
Semester 1
- Accounting [Mandatory]
- Business Mathematics & Statistics 1 [Mandatory]
- Fundamentals of Economics: Micro Economics [Mandatory]
- Leading Modern Enterprises [Mandatory]
- Skills for Success in Higher Education [Mandatory]
- French Ab Initio 1a [Elective]
- French PLC 1a [Elective]
- German Ab Initio 1a [Elective]
- German PLC 1a [Elective]
- Introduction to Web Design [Elective]
- Irish Culture, Business and Society [Elective]
- Spanish Ab Initio 1a [Elective]
- Spanish PLC 1a [Elective]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Financial Accounting [Mandatory]
- Human Resource Management: An Introduction [Mandatory]
- Principles of Marketing [Mandatory]
- eCommerce Technologies and Applications [Mandatory]
- Principles of Business Law [Mandatory]
- German for Business 2a [Elective]
- European Studies [Elective]
- French for Business 2a [Elective]
- Spanish for Business 2a [Elective]
- German for Business 2a [Elective]
- European Studies [Elective]
- French for Business 2a [Elective]
- Spanish for Business 2a [Elective]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Operations and Supply Chain Management [Mandatory]
- Financial Management 1 [Mandatory]
- Business Psychology & Behaviour 1 [Mandatory]
- Global Business Environment [Mandatory]
- Business Systems Analysis [Mandatory]
- Business Research Methods [Elective]
- German Ab Initio 1a [Elective]
- Spanish Ab Initio 1a [Elective]
- French Ab Initio 1a [Elective]
- German for Business 3a [Elective]
- Spanish for Business 3a [Elective]
- Professional Communications & Employment Preparation [Elective]
- French for Business 3a [Elective]
- Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship [Elective]
- Selling and Sales Management [Elective]
Semester 2
- Operations and Supply Chain Management [Mandatory]
- Databases for Business [Mandatory]
- Management Accounting: Cost Accumulation, Planning & Control [Mandatory]
- Business Psychology & Behaviour 2 [Mandatory]
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion [Mandatory]
- German Ab Initio 1b [Elective]
- French Ab Initio 1b [Elective]
- AI for Business [Elective]
- Enterprise Development [Elective]
- German for Business 3b [Elective]
- Spanish for Business 3b [Elective]
- Modern Irish Economic & Business History [Elective]
- Spanish Ab initio 1b [Elective]
- French for Business 3b [Elective]
- Project Management [Elective]
- Work Placement [Elective]
Irish/EU Applicants
Applications from all Irish/EU citizens are made through the Central Applications Office (CAO).
Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate or a QQI FET award, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.
The standard closing date to apply is February 1st. Late applications will close on May 1st. For restricted courses, the closing date is February 1st. Please see important dates on the CAO website. For a detailed guide on how to apply, please visit our CAO Hub.
International Students (Non-EU)
Applications from international students are welcome for this programme. If you meet any of the following criteria, applications should be made directly to TU Dublin via the “Apply Now – Non-EU” link on each programme webpage.
- You hold Non-EU Nationality, and you live in a Non-EU country.
- You hold EU Nationality, but you have not lived in an EU country for 3 of the last 5 years AND you have not attended 5 years primary/secondary education in an EU country.
- You require a Student Visa to study in Ireland
Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate or a QQI FET award, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.
For full details on How to Apply, Visa & Immigration Information, Accommodation Information and International Fees, please visit our International Hub.
Application Dates for Non-EU Applicants
Applications for undergraduate courses commencing September 2025 are now closed.
Applications for undergraduate courses commencing in September 2026 will open in November 2025. Applications will close in June 2026.