Bachelor of Business (Honours) (L8, 240 ECTS) Part-Time (day)

Leadership and Management Development
Understanding management and leadership theories, comparing styles and exploring their impact in organisations.

Human Resources and Developing People
Explores HRM practices including recruitment, training, employee relations, and legal responsibilities.

Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Covers operations theory, logistics and supply chain integration, with sustainability considerations.

Financial and Management Accounting
Focuses on financial statements, budgeting, costing, and capital appraisal techniques.

Customer Service and Value
Introduces customer service strategies, value creation and service across the customer lifecycle.

Applied Practice 1: Personal and Professional Context
Supports career development and well-being with reflective practices and emotional intelligence.

Business Mathematics and Computer Applications
Equips students with IT and mathematics skills for business document creation and analysis.

Micro and Macro Economics
Introduces economic principles and their application to business and policy contexts.

Business and Contract Law
Covers Irish law related to contracts, torts, employment and data protection.

Management Accounting
Develops budgeting, costing, and decision-making skills for internal business management.

Applied Practice 2: Organisational Alignment
Applies analytical tools like SWOT and PESTLE to workplace improvement projects.

Marketing Management in a Digital Age
Analyses modern marketing strategies and the role of digital tools in global marketing.

Business Information Systems
Examines business systems, data analytics, ERP, and the digital business environment.

Managerial Finance
Focuses on financial decision-making, sources of finance and investment appraisals.

Company Law and Regulatory Environment
Explores corporate structures, director duties, finance law and insolvency procedures.

Corporate Reporting
Advanced accounting practices for individual and group reporting, ethics and financial analysis.

Business Modelling and Enterprise
Develops skills for entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial business modelling and planning.

Applied Practice 3: Applied Human Resource Management
Applies HR theory to the workplace, focusing on productivity, engagement and change.

Financial Performance Management
Applies financial theory to strategic decision-making, planning and corporate sustainability.

Strategic Marketing
Develops and evaluates marketing strategies to achieve sustainable competitive advantage.

Decision Making and Business Analytics
Teaches data-driven financial analysis and decision-making strategies.

Applied Practice 4: Crafting and Executing Strategy
Explores strategic planning and execution with case studies and applied workplace learning.

Business Ethics and Sustainability
Covers ethical business conduct, corporate responsibility and sustainability practices.

Managing People and Organisational Change
Addresses HR strategies, conflict management and change implementation.

This programme will be delivered online though our virtual learning environment.

Why Choose This Course?

This course has been developed for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of business and management while gaining practical, work-ready skills across key areas such as leadership, HR, finance, marketing, strategy, and operations. Whether you’re currently working in industry, transitioning careers, or seeking to build a new skillset, this programme equips you to take the next step with confidence.

1. Industry-Focused, Future-Oriented Content

The course covers the broad spectrum of business functions, from core management accounting and operations to the evolving worlds of digital marketing, enterprise development, and strategic leadership. The inclusion of modules on business analytics, ERP systems, and sustainability ensures you develop a skillset aligned with the modern, digital workplace and global business trends.

You’ll engage with contemporary topics such as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), supply chain resilience, inclusive HR practices, and the digital transformation of services—all increasingly relevant in both Irish and international employment markets.

2. Practical, Work-Based Learning

A distinctive feature of this course is its applied approach. Modules such as Applied Practice 1–4 ensure that students not only learn theory but apply it to real-world contexts—whether in their own organisation, through case studies, or in structured workplace simulations. This integration of reflective practice, project work, and problem-solving helps develop your professional identity and prepares you to influence and lead in dynamic work environments.

If you’re not currently in employment, the course is designed to ensure inclusive learning, with alternatives such as live case studies and mentor-supported projects that replicate professional settings.

3. Designed for Career Mobility and Progression

Graduates of this course go on to take up roles in general management, human resource management, project coordination, operations, and strategic business development. Many learners already in employment report increased responsibilities, promotions, or successful career pivots during or soon after completing the course.

The comprehensive nature of the course ensures you leave with a portfolio of competencies that are valued across sectors—including the public sector, SMEs, multinational corporations, and the nonprofit space.

4. Strong Foundation for Further Study

This course provides a robust pathway into postgraduate study, whether in specialist areas like HR, marketing, finance, or broader business disciplines such as an MBA. It’s also suitable for learners considering progression to research degrees or those wishing to meet prerequisites for professional qualifications in business-related areas.

5. Delivered by Experts in Flexible Learning

The course is delivered through flexible, online and blended formats designed to meet the needs of working adults and those with other life commitments. You’ll have access to expert lecturers, many of whom have professional experience in industry and bring this practical insight to the classroom.

The university’s digital learning supports, including recorded lectures, virtual office hours, online discussion forums and career coaching, ensure that you’re supported every step of the way.

6. Emphasis on Personal and Professional Development

Through personal and professional development modules, you will build not just technical know-how but also soft skills such as emotional intelligence, critical thinking, digital fluency, and effective communication—skills employers repeatedly cite as essential.

You’ll also gain clarity on your own values, career ambitions, and leadership style through self-reflective assessments, coaching frameworks, and career planning tools integrated throughout the programme.

7. Aligned with the Irish Business Landscape

The course has been designed with a clear understanding of the Irish business context, including the legislative, regulatory, and policy environment. Modules address Irish contract and employment law, employee relations frameworks, and economic conditions—preparing you to lead and manage in compliance with Irish and EU standards.

Additionally, you’ll explore the broader economic forces shaping business in Ireland today—from sustainability targets and digital transformation to talent retention and the challenges of operating in a small open economy.

Who Is This Course For?

• Professionals seeking promotion or a broader business skillset

• Career changers or returners re-entering the workforce

• Entrepreneurs or managers in SMEs looking to formalise and expand their knowledge

• Individuals preparing for master’s study or professional accreditation

Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 9 postgraduate business programmes within TUS and/or elsewhere. The University offers a range of part-time, online postgraduate business programmes in a variety of business disciplines.

This courses will prepare you for a successful business career. Areas you can specialise in include accounting, banking, insurance, marketing, human resource management, administration, retail services and computing. Our sought-after graduates have gone on to pursue a wide variety of careers in companies ranging from small indigenous Irish companies to large multinational corporations.

The Bachelor of Business will be delivered on a Monday and Wednesday 9.30am – 11.30am and 12pm – 2pm and Thursday from 9.30am – 11.30am.Students who cannot attend live lectures have the ability to watch recordings via our virtual learning environment.

This programme is funded under the Part Time Fee Scheme (SUSI) for Selected Undergraduate Programmes.