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BBS BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (BMA)

Qualification: BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level: UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
Course code: BUS
CAO/PAC code: MH404
Points: 405
QQI: click here for details
Closing date: 01 February 2018

	Details
	Our management degrees offer students insights into all of the major functions of business and the most opportunities to choose from a range of optional modules in second and third year. This structure is because managers are generalists and organisers. They need to know the fundamentals of all major aspects of business: from thinking about the business as a whole and its strategic direction; to organising the workforce, how information technology can be managed to organise work effectively; how supply chains can be managed locally and globally; ensuring that we manage costs and revenues effectively so that we can achieve our goals. Choose this degree if you are interested in A business degree that gives you a broad understanding of business, coupled with opportunities to deepen your knowledge through work placement and specialist options in management, marketing, international business, operations, innovation and entrepreneurship amongst others; Understanding the principles and practices through which business is organised to create and capture returns for different types of stakeholders; Gaining an excellent appreciation of the functional areas that are the engine of a business including: marketing, management, operations and supply chains, information technology, strategy and leadership; Learning key skills for life including analysis and critical thinking; Availing of the opportunity to take a work placement in a multinational or Irish firm for a year (subject to availability) – providing you with practical business work experience that can enhance your employment skills upon graduation

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Our management degrees offer students insights into all of the major functions of business and the most opportunities to choose from a range of optional modules in second and third year. This structure is because managers are generalists and organisers. They need to know the fundamentals of all major aspects of business: from thinking about the business as a whole and its strategic direction; to organising the workforce, how information technology can be managed to organise work effectively; how supply chains can be managed locally and globally; ensuring that we manage costs and revenues effectively so that we can achieve our goals.

Choose this degree if you are interested in

A business degree that gives you a broad understanding of business, coupled with opportunities to deepen your knowledge through work placement and specialist options in management, marketing, international business, operations, innovation and entrepreneurship amongst others;
Understanding the principles and practices through which business is organised to create and capture returns for different types of stakeholders;
Gaining an excellent appreciation of the functional areas that are the engine of a business including: marketing, management, operations and supply chains, information technology, strategy and leadership;
Learning key skills for life including analysis and critical thinking;
Availing of the opportunity to take a work placement in a multinational or Irish firm for a year (subject to availability) – providing you with practical business work experience that can enhance your employment skills upon graduation

Entry requirements

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish		O6	H7
English		O6	H7
Language		-	-
Math		O4	H7
Science		-	-

This course requires 3 additional subjects

Mature students - Information:

A mature student is 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. Admission is based on your application. Written assessment and/or interview.

O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is required.

Apply to the CAO by February 1st 2018. Late applications from mature students may be accepted after this date - consult the Undergraduate Studies website for updates. Application may not be made to the CAO after May 1st 2018.

Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on the basis of the information provided on their CAO application form. All questions should be answered in full.

Mature student applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for the written tests, please submit supporting documentation by 1 March 2018 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

	Additional information
	Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7, O6/H7 in Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics. New Maynooth Education Click here for details about 1st year optional Critical Skills courses and 2nd year optional Electives and degree pathways. HEAR and DARE DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

Additional information

	How to apply
	The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant: School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students) Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21) EU/EFTA/UK students International students (outside the EU) QQI (Further Education) students Transferring students Deferring students

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Maynooth University School of Business

Rye Hall Extension, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
T: +353 1 708 3703 / +353 1 474 7207 / +353 1 708 6520
E: business@mu.ie
W:www.maynoothuniversity.ie/school-business
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