SE400 · Level 8 · 4 years

Business (Waterford) - With/without a language

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

273

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About this course

A common entry Level 8 business degree in Waterford. You pick your specialism later, and a language is optional.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers accounting, economics, statistics, management and enterprise, with a language as an option. You choose a stream by the end of Year 2 from accounting, economics and finance, human resource management, management or marketing. Years 3 and 4 add your stream modules, business strategy and the digital economy.
Placement and abroad
Semester 2 of Year 3 is a placement semester, where you can do a work placement, study abroad, run a start-up or do a teaching placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates go into areas like accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, consulting, event management, sales and teaching, and postgraduate study is available.
Who it suits
Suits students who like business but are not sure which area they want to focus on.

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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
2026273Published after the final round
2025 273273387
2024 270270370
2023 271269367

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

  • Engineering: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Technology: 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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