Business (General Entry)Gnó (Iontráil Ghinearálta)

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.

To simplify the application process, we have created one entry route for our Business courses, listed on the CAO as TU902 Business. 

How does it work?

On the CAO the entry route is listed as TU902, with four options to choose from:

• TU902 (BUS): Business (General Entry): Business
• TU902 (BIT): Business (General Entry): Business with IT
• TU902 (INB): Business (General Entry): International Business
• TU902 (GEN): Business (General Entry): General Entry

For applicants who already know what area of business they would like to study, they can choose from Business TU902 (BUS), Business with IT TU902 (BIT) or International Business TU902 (INB). Simply enter the relevant course code on your CAO application and select your preferred option.

Applicants who are unsure what area of Business is best for them should choose General Entry TU902 (GEN). Following acceptance of an offer, students will be invited to attend a detailed orientation which will outline each of the business courses.  Students can then make an informed decision on which course to pursue. 

In keeping with our flexible, "ladder based" approach to learning, on completion of a Level 8 Business course, students can progress to postgraduate study at Level 9. 

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

QQI/FET Requirements

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. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.0 overall (or equivalent).

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.