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Business (General Entry): BusinessGnó (Iontráil Ghinearálta): Gnó

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 International Business)

TU Code

TU772 (BUS)

CAO Points Range 2025

AQA-488

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Business

ECTS Credits

180

Duration

3 years

Mode of Delivery

Full Time

Number of Places

15

Location

Blanchardstown

Virtual Tour

Blanchardstown

Course Fees

Fees (EU) €3,000 Per Year

Fees (Non-EU) €12,500 Per Year

Are you that person that knows you want to take a business course but don’t want to confine yourself to one specific business interest? Then this is for you. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the dynamic business environment across a multi offering of modules. You will be offered practical and applied based module learning across a varied range of subjects, including Project Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Accounting, European Languages (French/German/Spanish), and Business Information Systems.

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

Minimum Number of

Subjects

Higher

5

N/A

Minimum Grade in

Maths

English OR Irish

O6/H7/F2 or higher

O6/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

QQI/FET Award Required

Additional Requirements

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

  • Risk Analyst
  • Marketing
  • Relationship Manager
  • Corporate Banking
  • Financial Services
  • Team Manager
  • Retail  Management

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 ApplyVisa & Immigration InformationAccommodation 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.

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course via code TU771. For further information on how to make an Advanced Entry application, please visit our CAO Hub.  A full list of courses open for Advanced Entry is detailed on the CAO website

On successful completion, you’ll be eligible to progress onto the final year of the Bachelor of Business (Honours) course.