Course Title: Higher Certificate in Business
Course Description
At TU Dublin we are delighted to offer broad and varied offerings within the field of Business. Many CAO applicants will know exactly what course they want to do, whereas others may be a little unsure what aspect of Business is best for them.
We have created one entry route for Level 6 Business courses at TU Dublin Aungier Street, listed on the CAO as TU678 Business (General Entry).
How does it work?
On the CAO the entry route is listed as TU678, with three options to choose from:
- TU678 (MGT) Business (General Entry): Business Management
- TU678 (FIN) Business (General Entry): Business & Finance
- TU678 (MKT) Business (General Entry): Marketing
We invite you to read the detailed explanations of each course, including information on modules, career and progression options on the respective course pages linked above.
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 |
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 |
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.
Semester 1
- Financial Accounting Fundamentals [Mandatory]
- Management Principles [Mandatory]
- Market Research [Mandatory]
- Marketing Principles [Mandatory]
- Professional Development [Mandatory]
- Quantitative Methods & Statistics [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Enterprise Development [Mandatory]
- Economics of Business A [Mandatory]
- Management & Organisational Behaviour [Mandatory]
- Business Finance A [Elective]
- Financial Accounting 2 [Elective]
- Introduction to Business Analytics [Elective]
- Introduction to Programming [Elective]
- Introduction to Project Management [Elective]
- Management Accounting [Elective]
- Financial Accounting 2 [Elective]
- Management Accounting [Elective]
- Introduction to Business Analytics [Elective]
- Business Finance A [Elective]
- Introduction to Programming [Elective]
- Introduction to Project Management [Elective]
Semester 2
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.