The BA (Hons) in Business Studies (Blended) course will help learners to fully appreciate the vital business roles played by finance, accounting, marketing, human resource management and information technology, all of which are important to ensure a successful career in business.
This course is validated by QQI at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications. The purpose of the course is to give students the business skills that are in demand by companies in a complex and dynamic environment.
Students can now fit their study around a busy schedule with the blended delivery mode. We have brought the classroom to you.
We run 2 intakes for this course commencing in Spring and Autumn.
4th of February, 2019*
September 2019
*subject to sufficient numbers
Having just finished my first year of the Blended BA (Hons) in Business Studies, I’ve found the blended nature of the course gave me the best of both worlds. The flexibility of the online material allowed me to balance my studies with working and raising a family, while the small class size in on-campus tutorials fostered a real sense of familiarity with my fellow students and lecturers. This ensured I was always fully supported with my studies. I would recommend this course to anybody looking to further their education but hesitant to pursue a degree through the traditional route
The programme is delivered through a combination of online and classroom-based learning. The blended mode of delivery offers students a more flexible learning environment and provides an opportunity for those living outside the commutable area to study at Griffith College.
By studying a broad range of business subjects you will acquire the necessary skills to play a key management role in the future. Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the ever-changing environment in which a business operates and the problems that a manager might face. Our courses offer an interesting choice of specialist areas and they also present the opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial skills.
Additional Information
Exams: Blended, Part-time and full-time students sit exams together in January and May each year. You will be expected to book time off work to attend your exams as these take place during the day
Facilities and Activities: Students only visit the campus once a month for classes, however they have access to all facilities provided to full-time and part-time students throughout the academic year, as well as the option to participate in the wide range of extracurricular activities undertaken by students at Griffith College.
These Year one modules build a broad foundation for the three years of study
Effective Learning and Development
Quantitative Analysis for Business
Micro Economics
Business Management
Financial Accounting (Linear)
Information Technology Skills
Legal Aspects of Business
Macro Economics
These Year two modules develop the knowledge of management and act as an underpinning for the final year of study
Operations Management
Accounting Information for Managers
Organisational Behaviour
Marketing
Professional Development
Business Information Systems
Digital Marketing
Enterprise and Innovation
Human Resource Management
The four modules below are core and are therefore mandatory for this award. In addition, students are required to choose four electives from the elective list below.
Strategic Management
Financial Management
Business Plan (Linear)
International Business Environment
Year 3 Electives - 4 must be chosen
Brand Management
Consumer Behaviour
International Marketing
Sales Management
Integrated Marketing Communications
Contemporary Employment Relations
Human Resource Development
Performance Management and Reward
International HRM
Project Management
Strategic Management 2
Supply Chain Management
Corporate Governance and Accountability
Taxation 1
Taxation 2
Audit and Assurance
Advanced Financial Management
*Electives offered are subject to demand.
Please note this is an indicative timetable only and is subject to change.
BA (Hons) in Business Studies (Blended) Indicative 1st Year Timetable
Leaving Certificate
2 H5 and 4 O6/H7 grades, to include a language (English, Irish or another language) and Maths.
English Language If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard. For further information please contact a member of the Admissions Team.
All blended applicants must apply to Griffith College directly online using the Apply Online facility on the website.
Applicants under 23 years
Applicants under 23 years on Jan 1st 2018 will be asked for a copy of their Leaving Certificate results / FETAC qualifications or equivalent and must meet the minimum entry requirements for the programme.
Applicants over 23 years
Applicants over 23 years on 1st January, 2018 will be asked for a copy of their passport.
An Academic Administration Fee of EUR250.00 and a 2% Learner Protection Charge is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted below. The fees below relate to Year 1 fees only.
EUR 3,700.00
Students wishing to pay for their fees monthly may avail of our direct debit scheme. Please download our Fee Payment Information document to review the payment plan schedule and how to apply.
Is your company paying for your course?
They will need to complete a Griffith College Sponsorship Form and send this to the Student Fees Office:
All QQI accredited programmes of education and training of 3 months or longer duration are covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 whereby, in the event of the provider ceasing to provide the programme for any reason, enrolled learners may transfer to a similar programme at another provider, or, in the event that this is not practicable, the fees most recently paid will be refunded.
Please note that a QQI Award Fee applies in the final year of all QQI courses. To find the relevant fee for your course level, please see the Fees page.
Business Studies - Progression Routes
ACCA Exemptions
Graduates of the BA (Hons) in Business Studies (Blended) at Griffith obtain excellent exemptions from the ACCA. The BA (Hons) in Business Studies (Blended) qualifies up to 6 exemptions, this is dependent on your choice of final year electives.
Teaching Council Recognition
This programme is also recognised by the Teaching Council of Ireland for the purposes of secondary school teaching in the Republic of Ireland
This business studies degree allows graduates to gain employment in a wide range of fields, from finance, marketing, HRM, and general management, you can choose your final year subjects to suit areas of interest to you. The programme also holds a distinguished record of entrepreneurial graduates who went on to develop their own successful businesses, with some winning prestigious Entrepreneurship Awards.
