DC111 · Level 8 · 3 or 4 years

Business Studies

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

497

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About this course

This is a broad business degree that lets you specialise later. It has an enterprise focus and uses things like business simulations and new venture projects.

How long
3 or 4 years
What you study
Years 1 and 2 cover accounting, economics, IT, marketing, management, finance, psychology and law. In final year you take business strategy and new enterprise development and pick a specialism such as finance, marketing, HR, economics, operations or business analytics.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you can do a paid 11-month work placement (INTRA) or study abroad, which makes it a four-year degree.
Where it can lead
Careers include e-commerce, financial management, HR and economics.
Who it suits
Suits students who like variety in business subjects, enjoy teamwork and projects and want to decide on a specialism later.

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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

2023499202450820255102026497

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026497Published after the final round
2025 510510531
2024 508508529
2023 499499521

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H6 or Ordinary O4
  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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