Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) with French
Course code: WD049
What is the Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) with French course?
This four year full-time degree course (comprising eight semesters) has been designed to equip graduates with a broad range of business skills combined with a thorough knowledge of the financial and economic environment in which firms operate. French is included in all years of the course. Applicants for these courses must have an OB3 or HD3 or better in French in the Leaving Certificate.
Special Feature - Flexible Semester
A new development to the BBS programme is the introduction of a flexible semester. This semester will allow students to have different experiences, feel affinity with different peoples and expand their personal horizons. This will facilitate the development of skills in the areas of communication, customer service awareness, decision making, problem solving, teamwork, commercial awareness, creativity, confidence and reflection. During Semester 6 (Year 3) students will be given an opportunity to participate in one of the following:
- Study Abroad: Students will spend the semester studying in a college abroad including English, French and German-speaking colleges
- Work Placement: Students will spend the semester in appropriate paid work placement
- New Venture Initiative: Students will develop a business idea during the semester
- College and Community Project: Students will study three modules at WIT along with undertaking a project. Examples of project areas include: Teaching practice; Community organisations, Sports organisations; Small research project in business; Health research project.
Career Opportunities
A graduate of this degree will be suitable to take up a position at a junior/middle management level in many types of business organisations ranging from small family businesses to multi-national corporations.
The degree also prepares graduates for employment in other sectors including the public service and voluntary organisations.
Graduates with a Bachelor of Business (Hons) award are also entitled to exemptions from many of the leading professional accountancy and management bodies including: ACA (Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland); ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants); CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants); CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development) & The Marketing Institute of Ireland.
Graduates of this course who complete a recognised Higher Diploma in Education may apply for positions as teachers in secondary schools.
Follow on Study
Graduates with a Bachelor of Business (Hons) can apply for Masters programmes in their chosen area of specialisation in the School of Business in WIT.
John Hume Scholarship
This prestigious scholarship is awarded by the combined Waterford Credit Unions to a student holding an account with one of the Waterford or Tramore Credit Unions (parents, accounts also qualify). It is awarded on the basis of Leaving Certificate points/interview and is worth €1,270 (approximately) in each of the four years.
Course outline
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
Microeconomics |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
Principles of Macroeconomics
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Macroeconomics Marketing Mix Human Resource Mgt 2 Mgt Accounting Techniques Applied IT or Intro to Business Law Plus one of the following: European Integration in the EU Enterprise Business Law Business Critical Thinking French B2.2 |
| Semesters 5, 7 & 8 | |
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From semester 5 students pursue one of the following specialist streams: Accounting, Marketing, Economics & Finance, Management or Human Resource Management. During semesters 5, 7 and 8 all students will study Quantitative Techniques, Business Finance, Management Information Systems and Corporate/Business Strategy, along with specialised subjects from their chosen stream plus elective modules. | |
| Semester 6 | |
Students choose one of the following
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Course Facts
Bachelor of Business (Hons) - French option: Course Code WD049
Course Level: 8
Duration: 4 years
Course Entry
Leaving Certificate:
- Total number of subjects at grade D or better: 6
- Number of subjects at higher level grade C or better: 2
Required Subjects:
- English/Irish: OD3/HD3
- Mathematics: OC3/HD3
- French: OB3/HD3
For further information
Course Leader: Margaret Skelly, BComm, HDipEd, FCA
Email: mskelly@wit.ie
Recent Entry Points
| Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Minimum Points | 320 | 345 | 405 | 355 |
But don't just take our word...
Brian is currently Business Banking Manager with Ulster Bank. He has a team of people servicing an existing client base valued up to €90 million and is developing those client needs to service other areas such as leasing, pensions, investments, e-banking and foreign exchange.
One principle practical benefit Brian remembers of his time with the WIT was report writing. He now bases his reporting skills, in terms of structure, phrasing and questioning, on what he learnt at the School of Business. Brian also attributes his “open mind” view of markets and sales opportunities as an approach pro-actively encouraged from the Institutes lecturers.
In offering advice for new students, Brian suggests you should get involved in some of the many societies or clubs available as they are a great means to build your own confidence, build contacts and keep in touch.
Brian O’Sullivan, Bachelor of Business Studies
