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Bachelor of Business Level 7 NFQ

Level
7 NFQ
Study Mode
Full-Time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
January 2025
September 2025
Delivery
Face-to-Face
Fees
EU: €4500.00
Non-EU: €7150.00

Why Study A Business Degree At Dorset College Dublin:

A business degree course that will inspire you and offer limitless career paths. The QQI Accredited Bachelor of Business Level 7 Degree Course is an ideal foundation for working in a dynamic business environment and provides further education opportunities to progress and transform your career.

Our QQI Accredited Bachelor of Business Level 7 Degree Course delivers a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of key business principles, practical skills, and industry insights, equipping you for success in today’s competitive business landscape. This programme is designed for those aiming to pursue a career in Business, with opportunities in multinational, financial, accounting, or other public and private organisations in Ireland and abroad.

You will gain highly sought-after skills and essential personal and professional competencies, preparing you to work across a range of roles in the modern business world. This programme allows you to explore and understand key business functions, with a strong focus on finance and IT in Business.

The course aims to provide students with the business skills that companies seek in a complex and dynamic environment. You will learn and develop into a highly capable professional, with the skills, knowledge, and competence needed to compete successfully in the global business arena. -- View Online Prospectus

What will you experience:

An environment where you can develop yourself into a highly capable professional. Students will learn the essential business roles played by finance, digital technology, sales, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, marketing, human resource management, and information technology. Possessing this range of skills can open up diverse career opportunities both in Ireland and abroad.

You will experience high-quality education with professional lecturers in modern classrooms equipped with advanced facilities. Students will receive instruction from highly experienced professionals across a wide range of industries.

You will be part of a diverse, student-centered learning environment, benefiting from the guidance of mentors, lecturers, and staff to help you develop and shape your professional career path.

Programme Modules

Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

International Applicants who apply directly through the college must submit equivalent qualifications meeting the basic matriculation requirements below that are certified by NARIC Ireland. Read more here.

Basic Matriculation Requirements: All applicants must meet the basic matriculation requirements of a minimum of 5 O6/H7 grades, including Mathematics and a Language.

FET Applicants must hold a QQI level 5 Major Award.

English Language Entry Requirements: (For candidates whose first language is not English)

  • IELTS 6.0/ B2+ CEFR or equivalent.
  • PTE Academic computer-based English language test.
  • PTE Test 59 points is equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
  • TOEIC - 700-720 points is equivalent to an IELTS 6.0.
  • Candidates whose first language is not English may be required to sit the Dorset College English Competency Test.

Please note: For Mature applicants (i.e. age 23 years and older), these applications will be individually assessed in order to determine suitability through Dorset College Dublin's ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ policy.

Assessment & Awards

The Bachelor of Business Degree Course is a three-year Level 7 qualification awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

Assessment Method
A combination of module-appropriate assessment methods will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes on the course including group work, examinations, presentations, and business reports.

Award

  • QQI Bachelor of Business, Level 7.
  • Total Credits: 180 ECTS.

Protection of Enrolled Learners
Dorset College Dublin has arrangements in place to ensure the Protection of Enrolled Learners (PEL) in the event of a cessation of programmes by the college.

Career & Progression

The Bachelor of Business programme will provide a strong base from which learners may pursue a career and/or further study in accountancy, finance, marketing, or general business.

Learners will have the opportunity to visit multinational organisations and professional career fairs.

Companies with European Headquarters in Ireland include:
Google, Facebook, Amazon, IBM, HSBC, Baxter, Microsoft, eBay, LinkedIn, Symantec, Microsoft, J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, MasterCard, AIG, Zurich, CITI, and more.

Sample Job roles include:

  • Assistant Manager/Supervisor
  • Social Media Assistant
  • Sales Representative
  • Human Resources Assistant
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Assistant Buyer
  • Brand Marketing Assistant
  • Operations Research Analyst.

Graduate Progression
Options to progress include the one-year Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business Level 8 at Dorset College or to a similar degree at other higher education providers.

January intake students

Please note that the second year of this three year programme begins in September of the same academic year where students will join the previous September cohort.

Need Information?
Please note, if you have any questions regarding your current course, please send an email to [email protected]

Should you have any further questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
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