DK710 · Level 7 · 3 years

Business and Management

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

AQA

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About this course

This Level 7 degree introduces you to how businesses are run and managed. It builds skills in finance, marketing, leadership and entrepreneurship.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers accounting, marketing, digital marketing, business maths, computing and communication skills. Year 2 adds cost accounting, economics, law, management and teamwork. Year 3 includes data analytics, financial technology, operations and sustainability, with language and other electives along the way.
Placement and abroad
In year 3 you do either a 12 week work placement or a study abroad period with Erasmus.
Where it can lead
Roles include business analyst, business manager, HR generalist, digital marketing manager and entrepreneur, and graduates can progress to the one year Level 8 Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) add on, subject to places.
Who it suits
Suits students who like the idea of running or starting a business and enjoy a mix of numbers and people skills.

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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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026AQAPublished after the final round
2025 AQAAQA382
2024 AQAAQA389
2023 140140390

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 H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • 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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