Business Technology and Communications

Bachelor of Business

Two Business Technology and Communications students looking at a laptop studying
Two Business Technology and Communications students looking at a laptop studying
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
65
Duration
3 Years
Course Code
MT 551
Entry Requirements
222 CAO Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements as listed below
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 7

Mary Oldham

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Overview

The Business Technology and Communications programme will provide students with a unique blend of technology, communication skills and general business knowledge required for work in a technology driven business environment. This is a practical, skills-focused programme, exposing students to the most up-to-date technologies which will enable graduates to work as individuals or in a collaborative team across business disciplines.

Students will develop an understanding of business theory and practices and attain a wide range of fundamental skills including web design, spreadsheets, accounting, marketing, management, human resource management (HRM), management information systems, effective communication skills, public relations, digital marketing, social media, supply chain management, and more.

In year 3, students undertake a minimum fifteen week work placement/internship. Students will have the benefit of an academic mentor from MTU and a mentor in the workplace. Feedback from students and our industry partners has been very positive to date. In many cases, students have secured full-time employment as a result of the placement.

What will I study?

First Year at a Glance

  • Technology is embedded throughout the programme and students will significantly enhance their IT Skills including the use of MS Office applications and other collaborative technologies such as Zoom, Slack and Canva
  • Students’ ability to summarise information and deliver effective individual and team presentations to live audiences will be developed to a high standard
  • Students will significantly enhance their IT and Communication skills throughout each year of the programme, along with learning in areas such as management, marketing, and accounting, in preparation for their internship in year 3

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

View Modules

Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in five subjects i.e. O6/H7 in five subjects. The five subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.

 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Business Technology and Communications graduates can pursue a wide variety of careers in areas such as human resource management, marketing, supply chain management, IT, financial and shared services, banking, insurance, media, customer service, health service, local authorities, and fund services.

  • Business analytics
  • Key account manager
  • Customer relationship management
  • Human resource management
  • Supply chain management
  • Digital marketing
  • Financial services

Progression

Further Studies

Graduates who achieve the specified level of academic performance will be eligible to apply for entry to a one-year add-on:

  • Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business Administration (Level 8), currently being redeveloped as Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business Technology and Communications.

Honours degree holders who achieve the specified level of academic performance are eligible to apply for a postgraduate course of study, both at MTU and at other third level colleges in Ireland and abroad.

Question Time

First year course/class size is approximately 65. Computer lab groups are a maximum of 20.

Over a third of the programme modules are focused on developing IT skills and working with business related software packages such as Sage and WordPress.

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