AU900 · Level 8 · 4 years

Business

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

285

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About this course

A Level 8 honours business degree that covers all main areas of business before you choose a specialism in the final year.

How long
4 years
What you study
Years 1 to 3 cover accounting, management, marketing, law, economics, enterprise and finance. In Year 4 you pick Finance, Marketing or Human Resource Management and write a research dissertation. You can also take French, German or Spanish as an elective.
Placement and abroad
A five-month work placement in Year 3 (April to August), or you can study abroad for a semester instead.
Who it suits
Suits students who like the idea of working in business but have not decided which area suits them.

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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
2026285Published after the final round
2025 281281356
2024 280289359
2023 287287359

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 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 - Sligo website ↗

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