AU200 · Level 7 · 3 years

Business - Common Entry

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

188

Down 36 points since 2023 (224).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 business degree where you try different areas of business before choosing a specialism. It suits people who know they like business but not yet which area.

How long
3 years
What you study
Years 1 and 2 cover a wide range of business subjects such as IT, management, law, marketing, economics, accounting, statistics, digital marketing and business information systems. In year 3 you choose to specialise in Accounting, Management or Marketing.
Where it can lead
After the Level 7 degree you can apply for year 4 of a Level 8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in your chosen specialism, and then postgraduate study; you can also leave after two years with a Higher Certificate in Business Studies.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in business but want time to find which area suits them best.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Business and administration

Management, finance, and marketing strategies

Learn how businesses operate and are managed. This field covers various business topics such as finance, marketing, human resources, and operations. Students will learn skills in strategic planning, organizational behavior, and decision-making. E.g. Commerce, Business Studies, International Business.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026188Published after the final round
2025 178178371
2024 233233392
2023 224224387

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Donegal website ↗

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