NC009 · Level 8 · 3 years (4 with placement)

Business

National College of Ireland (NCI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

271

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About this course

A broad business degree that suits you if you do not yet know which area of business you want to specialise in. It focuses on employability, sustainability and ethics.

How long
3 years (4 with placement)
What you study
First year covers business law, accounting, economics, HR and digital marketing. Second year adds finance, project management and entrepreneurship, and final year covers strategy and sustainability with a choice of electives. A capstone project lets you carry out your own business research.
Placement and abroad
You can take an 8 to 12 month work placement between second and third year, which adds a fourth year.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in areas such as management, marketing, industrial relations, economics and international trade, and can go on to postgraduate study such as an MSc in Management.
Who it suits
Suits students who like the business world in general and want to keep their options open.

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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
2026271Published after the final round
2025 270270347
2024 270270337
2023 280281348

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
  • 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.

See the course on the National College of Ireland (NCI) website ↗

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