AU501 · Level 7 · 3 years

Business

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

225

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

This is a Level 7 business degree that gives you a wide view of how business works. You do not need to have studied business before.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers marketing, management, economics, accounting basics, entrepreneurship, cloud computing and business analytics, plus academic skills and an optional language. There is a strong focus on practical business projects. At the end of Year 2 you can switch to Marketing and Sales, Entrepreneurship, or Finance and Economics.
Where it can lead
After two years you can leave with a Higher Certificate in Business.
Who it suits
Suits students who like business and teamwork, and want to keep their options open before choosing 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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026225Published after the final round
2025 233233434
2024 224224431
2023 222223443

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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