MH411 · Level 8 · 3 years or 4 years

Entrepreneurship

Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

360

Up 10 points since 2023 (350).

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About this course

A business degree focused on entrepreneurship, for students who want to start their own business or work in the wider business world.

How long
3 years or 4 years
What you study
First year looks at how new ideas and innovation work in firms of all sizes. Second year covers the main business functions, such as marketing, HR, operations and management accounting, with options in other areas. Final year focuses on strategy and growing small businesses into larger international ones.
Placement and abroad
You can take a four-year route that includes a work placement or study abroad year, subject to availability.
Where it can lead
Graduates go into consulting, research and design, public service and not-for-profit work, or work within a business or start their own.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative, like coming up with business ideas, and enjoy working with others to make them happen.

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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

2023350202436020253602026360

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026360Published after the final round
2025 360366398
2024 360360389
2023 350350388

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4
  • 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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