DS701 · Level 7 · 3 years

Business

Dorset College · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

180

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About this course

A Level 7 business degree in Dublin that gives a broad introduction to how organisations work, with a focus on finance and IT in business.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year one covers business management, accounting, statistics, entrepreneurship and organisational behaviour. Year two adds cost accounting, business law, economics, HR, marketing, selling and social media marketing. Year three covers business finance, IT management, international business and leadership, and you choose two of five electives.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in roles such as sales, HR assistant, marketing coordinator or supervisor, and can progress to the one-year Level 8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business at Dorset or other colleges.
Who it suits
Suits students who want a practical business qualification and may want to top up to an honours degree.

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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
2026180Published after the final round
2025 172172408
2024 –153398
2023 –––

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

  • A language or Irish or English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: 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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