BBS(Hons) - Course code WD048
BBS(Hons) (French Option) - Course code WD049
BBS(Hons) (German Option) - Course code WD080
The Bachelor of Business course
These 4 year full-time degree courses have been designed to equip graduates with a broad range of business skills combined with a thorough knowledge of the financial and economic environment in which firms operate. The Bachelor of Business (Honours) language option includes French or German in all years of the course. Applicants for these courses must have an OB3 or HD3 or better in French or German in the Leaving Certificate. The first two years consist of the following topics:
| Semester 1 Principles of Microeconomics Introduction to Statistics Information Technology Practice Basic Financial Accounting Introduction to Management Professional Written Communication French B1.3 German B1.3 |
Semester 2 Microeconomics Business & Financial Maths Information Technology Theory Financial Accounting Organisational Behaviour Professional Oral Communication French B1.4 German B1.4 |
Semester 3
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Semester 4 Macroeconomics Marketing Mix Human Resource Mgt 2 Mgt Accounting Techniques Applied IT or Intro to Business Law Plus one of the following: European Integration in the EU Enterprise Business Law Business Critical Thinking French B2.2 German B2.2 |
During the third and fourth year students pursue one of the following specialist streams: Accounting, Marketing, Economics & Finance, Management or Human Resource Management. | |
Leaving Cert Requirements
Total number of different subjects at grade D or better: 6
Total number at higher level grade C or better (Honours): 2
Required Subjects English or Irish OD3/HD3, and Mathematics OC3/HD3
Recent Entry Points
Year |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
WD048 |
340 |
330 |
330 |
320 |
315 |
WD049 |
340 |
330 |
340 |
330 |
340 |
WD080 |
340 |
355 |
385 |
350 |
355 |
Flexible Semester A new development to the BBS programme is the introduction of a flexible semester. During this period students will be given an opportunity to participate in one of the following: Study Abroad, Work Placement, New Venture Initiative, College and Community Project
John Hume Scholarship
This prestigious scholarship is awarded by the combined Waterford Credit Unions to a student holding an account with one of the Waterford or Tramore Credit Unions (parents accounts also qualify). It is awarded on the basis of Leaving Certificate points/interview and is worth €1,270 (approximately) in each of the four years.
Career Opportunities
A graduate of this degree will be capable of joining almost any type of organisation at a junior/middle management level. Graduates with a Bachelor of Business (Honours) award are also entitled to exemptions from many of the leading professional accountancy and management bodies including:
- ACA (Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
- CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
- CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development)
- The Marketing Institute of Ireland
Graduates of this course who complete a recognised Higher Diploma in Education may apply for positions as teachers in secondary schools.
For Further Information contact
Course Leader: Margaret Skelly
e. mskelly@wit.ie
