US612 · Level 6 · 2 years

Business Studies (Marketing and Management)

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

225

Down 83 points since 2023 (308).

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About this course

A two-year Higher Certificate (Level 6) in business, marketing and management. It is the first stage of a ladder course, so you can continue to a degree and then an honours degree.

How long
2 years
What you study
You work on practical projects with real businesses from the start. Modules include a live business project, financial accounting, selling, sales strategy, economics, web design, HR, business law and marketing communications. Each year you also choose electives such as international business, entrepreneurship or a language.
Placement and abroad
A full semester of work placement comes in the degree year, which you move on to automatically after the Higher Certificate.
Where it can lead
Roles include marketing and sales, human resources and advertising or PR, and the ladder structure lets you add a degree year and an honours year.
Who it suits
Suits students who like hands-on business projects and are interested in marketing, selling and managing people.

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

2023308202431620252162026225

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026225Published after the final round
2025 216216430
2024 316316430
2023 308308452

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

  • Physics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Biology: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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