Business Studies (Honours) Munster Technological University

Overview

In the Business Studies (Honours) course from Munster Technological University, you will gain a thorough grounding in the principles and practice of finance, marketing (including digital media and social marketing), management, creative problem solving and information technology. You will spend a full semester in year three on work experience, either in Ireland or abroad. This allows you to see your academic learning in action, and significantly boosts your employability at the end of the course.

During the first year students will study common modules, as they progress into second, third and fourth year (Hons Degree only) they will be offered a choice of specialisms.

Specialisms (choose 1)

• Marketing
• Accounting
• Management

Students can spend a full semester in year three on work experience either in Ireland or alternatively on international work placement. As well as international opportunities for study and work experience, students will have the benefit of working on live industry projects, employer links for mentoring, case studies, projects and internships.

What are my career opportunities

With the broad range of subjects studied during the course, career opportunities are very varied. Past graduates have gone into accountancy, financial services, sales and marketing, public relations, event management, information systems management, teaching and a wide variety of management functions in the private and public sectors.

Professional body exemptions in marketing and finance set graduates on the road to full professional qualification. Graduating students wishing to pursue further qualifications can proceed to post-graduate courses up to PhD level.