AU502 · Level 7 · 3 years

Business Information Systems

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

225

Down 13 points since 2023 (238).

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About this course

This Level 7 course combines information technology with business subjects. You learn how computer systems support the way a business runs.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study business basics such as management, marketing, economics and accounting, alongside computing. Later you learn to design, set up and look after technologies like websites, mobile devices, enterprise systems and cloud computing. Data analytics is also a focus.
Placement and abroad
There is a work placement in Year 3, and you can study abroad in Europe or the USA.
Where it can lead
Jobs include business systems analyst, IT project manager, cloud support analyst, IT consultant and database administrator. The course also meets teaching entry requirements for Business and ICT, depending on electives.
Who it suits
Suits students who like both computers and business, and want to link the two.

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About Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

Computer science, cybersecurity, and software development

The study of technologies that enable the processing, storage, retrieval, and transmission of information. These programs encompass a broad range of topics, including computer science, information systems, software development, networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, and telecommunications. E.g. Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Software Development.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026225Published after the final round
2025 232232466
2024 253253434
2023 238238418

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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