US842 · Level 8 · 4 years

Business

Technological University of the Shannon - Thurles · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

253

Up 10 points since 2023 (243).

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About this course

A Level 8 general business degree in Thurles, covering the main business functions with a focus on working effectively in a company.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers accounting, management, marketing, HR, maths and statistics. Later you study business law, operations, digital selling, sales management and data analytics. Year 4 includes company law, digital marketing, financial management and strategy.
Placement and abroad
A semester-long work placement or study abroad takes place in Year 3, with a business problem solving module for students who do not find a placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work at operational and management level in the public or private sector, or be self-employed.
Who it suits
Suits students who want a broad business degree and like working with people and numbers.

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
2026253Published after the final round
2025 253253388
2024 220220349
2023 243243317

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

  • Agricultural Science: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Art: 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 Technological University of the Shannon - Thurles website ↗

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