The BA (Hons) Business Studies (with work placement) if the only 4 year programme offered by DBS. It is designed to give a clearly structured business education that provides a solid foundation for success in a business career and a strong grounding in fundamental business concepts, ideas, practices and methodologies. Students are also provided with a good understanding of general business theory and practice and critical knowledge and skills that will enable an effective contribution to the resolution of business problems. It will prepare students for the challenges posed by the dynamic nature of the modern business environment.

The programme content of the BA (Hons) Business Studies (with work placement) differers from other Business programmes offered by DBS. Students attend classes as normal throughout first and second and forth year. It is in thrid year that things change! Students are provided with the opportunity to gain practical work experience over a forty-eight week period and can specialise in an area that reflects their course preferences and career ambitions. Students are paid by the company for the duration of their placement and are treated as full-time members of staff. The great thing about this course is that it provides students with that crutial work experience that employers look for from graduates.

Because of the broad spectrum of subjects studied, career opportunities for business studies students are numerous. The wide-ranging nature of knowledge and skills gained by business graduates makes them an attractive proposition for any prospective employer. A range of employment opportunities is possible in areas such as marketing, sales, operations, information technology, finance and general management. Graduates can also proceed to post-graduate programmes up to Masters level or to programmes leading to professional qualifications.

To apply for this course through CAO, enter the code DB520 in the Level 8 code list.

For more information about this programme and others like it offered by DBS  check out our website. Alternatively, our admissions office operates a drop in service from 8:45 - 5:15 Monday to Friday in our Aungier Street building and can be contacted at 01-4177500 or by emailing admissions@dbs.ie


Next week we will take a look at one of the most popular programmes in our School of Arts, the BA (Hons) in Psychology.