AU605 · Level 8 · 4 years

Business with Entrepreneurship

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

300

Up 19 points since 2023 (281).

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About this course

This four year Level 8 degree is for people who want to start a business, revive a family business, or work in a company that values enterprising staff. You do not need to have studied business or come from a business family.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study business basics such as management, marketing, economics and accounting, and learn skills for entrepreneurs, like communicating a vision, selling ideas and building teams. Classes are small, with group and project work. Much of the final year is off campus, with some online modules.
Placement and abroad
You can pursue your own enterprise interests through work placement in Year 4.
Where it can lead
You can exit after two years with a Higher Certificate in Business, or after three with a Bachelor of Business with Entrepreneurship.
Who it suits
Suits students who want to run their own business or have lots of ideas.

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
2026300Published after the final round
2025 300300346
2024 303303380
2023 281281357

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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