SE401 · Level 8 · 4 years

Business

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

261

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About this course

A common entry Level 8 business degree in Carlow. You study the same subjects in Years 1 and 2, then specialise.

How long
4 years
What you study
The first two years cover accounting, economics, management, law, IT, marketing, human resources and quantitative methods. At the end of Year 2 you choose one of six streams: management, human resource management, international business, supply chain management, accounting and finance, or marketing.
Where it can lead
Each stream links to jobs such as banking, financial services, marketing, human resources, logistics and international sales.
Who it suits
Suits students who want a wide business grounding before they decide what to specialise in.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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
2026261Published after the final round
2025 260260328
2024 260260347
2023 260260352

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

  • Construction Studies: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Design Communication Graphics: 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 South East Technological University - Carlow website ↗

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