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Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Business + Psychology (Tertiary Programme in partnership with Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art and Design (IADT)

Rapidly evolving technology is a constant in modern business life, and managing change and people is critical to success. Research highlights the value of the interrelationship between business and psychology. The combined insights from both will give graduates the skills and tools to navigate an ever-changing business landscape.

This course is delivered collaboratively: students will study in City of Dublin FET College Central Campus Ballsbridge in Year 1 and 2.  Students are based at Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art and Design (IADT) for Year 3 and 4 of the programme.

Students learn in a flexible way, advised and guided by experienced programme staff.

Students on this course will

  • Gain an understanding of the theory, concepts and methods relevant to business and psychology.
  • Develop detailed knowledge of the specialised competencies required to work in a wide range of roles.
  • Learn the necessary competencies through studies and topics-based seminars.
  • Work with technologies, processes and environments relevant to the broad field of business and psychology.
  • Learn how to apply a psychological lens, gaining insight into employee behaviour and dynamics.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of conflict resolution and collaboration.
Course Details
  • Certification Awarding Body: QQI
  • Award Title: Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Business + Psychology
  • Level: 8

 

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate -Grade O6/H7 or above in 5 Leaving Certificate subjects ( must include English & Maths.  Maths at F2 is accepted)

OR

A full Level 5 or 6 QQI award

Mature applicants are considered  on an individual basis.

 

Course Content
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Introduction to Marketing

 

 Introduction to Digital Marketing

 

 Social Media Marketing

 

 Strategic Management

 
Finance 1

 

 Finance 2

 

 People in Organisations

 

 EDI + Business Ethics

 
Introduction to Psychology

 

 Social Psychology

 

 Groupwork Theory and Practice

 

 Applied Research Methods

 
Digital Skills

 

 Positive Psychology and Wellbeing

 

 Research Methods

 

 Contemporary Applications of Psychology

 
Introduction to Management

 

 Intercultural Studies

 

 Practice of Selling

 

 Cyberpsychology

 
Personality and Individual Differences

 

 Responsible AI

 

 Online Consumer Behaviour

 

 Graduate Employability

 
Introduction to Research Methods

 

 Organisational Behaviour

 

 Work Placement

Erasmus Semester abroad usually takes place in Year 3.

 

 Major Project

 
Learning to Learn/Personal Effectiveness

 

 Social Entrepreneurship

 

 

Disclaimer: The college  reserves the right to make any alterations to any programme as might be required. Where there is insufficient enrolment a course may be cancelled.

Career Opportunities

This in-depth and advanced knowledge of business and psychology positions graduates to become business professionals, leaders and change managers, equipped to navigate the roles and requirements of a dynamic and multi-disciplinary field.

Graduates will have the knowledge, skills and competencies for careers in business, management, marketing and human resources in the public and private sector, and across Ireland’s rapidly developing Creative Industries.

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