US840 · Level 8 · 4 years

Business

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

280

Down 17 points since 2023 (297).

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About this course

A Level 8 general business degree in Athlone with a wide range of business subjects and elective choices.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers economics, management, accounting, marketing, maths and entrepreneurship, with language electives. Later years add HR, operations, management accounting, business law and finance, with electives such as sales, e-commerce, insurance and taxation. Final year includes a business consultancy project for real companies.
Placement and abroad
A 20-week industry placement takes place in Year 3, and a semester or year abroad is also an option.
Where it can lead
The course helps with graduate jobs, internships and training schemes.
Who it suits
Suits students who want a broad business degree and like to pick their own specialism as they go.

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

2023297202428920252782026280

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026280Published after the final round
2025 278278337
2024 289289367
2023 297290377

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

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