GY206 · Level 8 · 4 years

Business Information Systems (Work Placement and Optional Int`l Study)

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

474

Down 33 points since 2023 (507).

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About this course

A degree that mixes business with technology, so you learn how organisations use IT systems and data. It is accredited by EFMD.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers economics, accounting, programming, systems design and cybersecurity. Later years bring in project management, web design, databases, analytics, user experience design and a final year project, with optional modules in areas like entrepreneurship.
Placement and abroad
Year 3 has a semester studying abroad (or sometimes an international placement) and then a paid work placement of 3 to 8 months, with employers such as SAP, Dell and EY.
Where it can lead
Typical jobs include business analyst, project manager, data analyst, IT consultant, UX designer and cybersecurity specialist.
Who it suits
Suits students who like both business and technology and enjoy solving problems with computers and data.

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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
2026474Published after the final round
2025 507507544
2024 507507553
2023 507507532

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: 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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