Business with Computing – BBus (Hons)

CAO Points: New for 2024
Campus: Athlone
years: 4

Course Code US856
Level 8
Course Type Undergraduate – CAO
Study Mode Full Time
Department Accounting & Business Computing

Course Overview

Business with Computing is designed to offer students a blend of knowledge and abilities essential for successful business operations, while emphasising the optimal utilisation of business IT systems. The increasing significance and steady expansion of business analytics have generated a strong demand for proficient graduates in this field. By combining business and technology-related components, this course equips students with the necessary skills to fulfil the ever-evolving requirements of businesses in a technology-driven global landscape.

The Business with Computing courses encompass 7 core streams, these streams consist of 4 fundamental business areas, professional development, and 2 distinct technical domains. The aim is to equip students with the knowledge and proficiency to successfully integrate and oversee technology, thereby improving the operations of a business.

Contact Details

Bernard Tao Cui

Head of Department

Email: Tao.Cui@tus.ie

What are the entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate

A minimum of 2 H5 and 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish.

Mature Applicants

Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.

International Applicants

International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application. Find out more here.

Course Modules

Year 1 – Semester 1

Management Principles
Introduction To Financial Accounting
Business Mathematics
Business Communication And Analysis
Introduction To Web Development
Introduction To Business Databases

Year 1 – Semester 2

Financial Accounting
Organisational Behaviour
Statistical Methods For Business
Business Database Development
Responsive Web Development
Information Technology And Data Analysis Application

Year 2 – Semester 1

Business Law Fundamentals
Introduction To Marketing
Introduction To Microeconomics
Cost Acounting
Web Programming
Commercial Databases Theory

Year 2 – Semester 2

Introduction To Macroeconomics
Management Accounting
Ip And Technology Law
Commercial Database Environment
Marketing Communications
Business Process Management

Year 3 – Semester 1

Human Resource Management
Applied Programming
Introduction To Data Analytics
Enterprise Resource Planning
Customer Care & Customer Relationship Management
Career Development

Year 3 – Semester 2

Work Placement/Study Abroad (Elective)
Business Problem Solving (Elective)

Year 4 – Semester 1

Digital Marketing
Strategic Management Concepts
Data Analytics Using Data Mining
Enterprise Software 1
Company Law
Financial Management
Final Year Project – Year-long

Year 4 – Semester 2

Strategic Management Practice
Digital Marketing, Analytics & User Experience (Ux)
Advanced Data Analytics
Enterprise Software 2
Managerial Finance
Advanced European Union Law

What can you do after this programme?

Career Opportunities

Career options for graduates with this degree include: Business Analyst, Data Analyst, E-commerce Manager, Systems Administrator, Business Intelligence Analyst, Entrepreneurship and Financial Analyst.

Further Study

Graduates of Business with Computing will possess a well-rounded set of skills that encompasses comprehensive analytical capabilities and a deep understanding of various business aspects. This unique combination enables them to effectively address business challenges by employing suitable computer software solutions.

Students who meet the eligibility criteria have the opportunity to advance into the Master’s programmes in Accounting, Business Studies, and Data Analytics.

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