The BA (Hons) in Business with a pathway in information Systems is a three-year full-time program (180 ECTS). It has been designed to provide students with a solid grounding in business and with the skills, knowledge and competences in the use of systems and related technologies to control and manage organizational data. Students acquire competences in database management, at the core of all information systems and the problem-solving key to optimizing solutions provided to business. In addition, they gain technical knowledge, competences and problem-solving skills in information system technologies for analysis, design and implementation.
Upon completion of this EQF level 6/NFQ level 8 honors degree, students will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to apply technological solutions to business problems within the modern business environment.
1 certified copy of high school diploma and transcripts; or equivalent
Proof of English level: TOEFL score 80 (internet-based), 213 (computer-based); IELTS 6.0 minimum; B2+ CEFR; native English speaker or equivalent
YEAR 1
Business Context and Organization
Marketing Essentials
IT Essentials
Economic Perspectives
YEAR 2
Management
Financial Management
Business Information Systems
Database Design and Cloud Technologies
Business Programming
YEAR 3
Strategic Management
Global Business
Human Resource Management
Business Intelligence and Visualization
Business Systems Analysis
Capstone Project
Database Developer
Information Systems & Technology Manager
IT Consultant
Business Intelligence Specialist
Demonstrate technical and analytical skills to formulate and evaluate relevant options and solutions in a variety of business contexts.
Apply systems development processes and methodologies to analyse, design, model and implement data and information systems using current software tools.
Assess knowledge and information, tools, and techniques in a critical way to confidently adapt to changing business environments.
Evaluate data and information derived through research to ensure relevant new knowledge is continually incorporated to enhance business planning and decision making.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiation, persuasion, and presentation in individual and group situations.
Display an in‐depth understanding of the inter‐relationships between business functions and business processes and their impact on product and service provision.
Apply diagnostic and creative skills in the solution of business problems showing an interdisciplinary approach to resolution.
Demonstrate a capacity to contribute to business development and enhanced strategic decision-making.