AU401 · Level 6 · 2 years

Business

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

179

Up 18 points since 2023 (161).

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About this course

This is a two-year Higher Certificate in Business in Galway. It gives you a base in business and a route to a degree.

How long
2 years
What you study
You study marketing, management and the business environment, entrepreneurship, computer applications, sustainability and academic skills. There are language options such as German and Spanish. Assessments include practical projects. At the end of Year 2 you can move to other business programmes on the campus.
Where it can lead
You can progress to a degree in business, including Business in Marketing and Sales, Business with Entrepreneurship, or Business in Finance and Economics.
Who it suits
Suits students who want a broad introduction to business before deciding on a specialism.

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

2023161202416220251702026179

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026179Published after the final round
2025 170163336
2024 162162359
2023 161162326

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 or Foundation F2
  • 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 - Galway / Mayo website ↗

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