AU301 · Level 8 · 3 years

Business

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

287

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About this course

A three-year honours degree in business that prepares you for leadership and management roles. It looks at how to manage innovation and growth in a digital world.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers IT, business management, marketing, law, statistics, economics and accounting. Year 2 includes HR and employee relations, organisational behaviour, digital media, intrapreneurship and operations management. In year 3 you choose from areas such as UX and design thinking, decision making techniques, project management and organisational change.
Placement and abroad
An optional one-year work placement is available after year 2 if you have passed 120 credits with a minimum GPA of 50%.
Where it can lead
Graduates go into roles such as talent management, consultancy, marketing, business development, operations, retail and financial services.
Who it suits
Suits students who like business in general and want to keep their career options open.

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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
2026287Published after the final round
2025 287287357
2024 287287387
2023 282282378

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

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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