Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Business

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest

This course will open up a broad range of opportunities in terms of your future career direction. Combining studies within the core business disciplines, with the benefits of practical experience gained through the work placement element of this course, you will be provided with an opportunity to consolidate and apply business skills within a business setting. This will offer you a distinct advantage in securing graduate employment.You will have the opportunity to study a wide range of business-related subjects, while still having the benefit of selecting the key subject options, known as electives, that interest you most throughout your studies. In addition, you will benefit from a 20-week industry placement in third year, which will afford you the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge you will have acquired in the classroom. You will also participate in a business consultancy capstone project in final year where you will work as part of a consultancy team alongside dedicated lecturers and mentors to solve real world business issues and pitch your ideas to senior company managers and owners. This equips you with a skillset which will be of great value to you when applying for graduate internships and training schemes in the job market.The option to further internationalise your learning experience by undertaking a semester or year abroad at one of our many partner universities is open to you. All TUS students are further encouraged to apply for several funded Short Advanced Programmes (SAPs) within our RUN-EU network of partner universities. These allow for blended, online and in person opportunities to network, travel and collaborate with students and staff from all over Europe. Furthermore, you will develop your IT skills through the use of a variety of relevant software application packages.

Faculty of Business, Hospitality & Humanities