BBS ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- Qualification
- Bachelor Of Business Studies Degree
- CAO Points
- 360
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MH411
- Award Type and NFQ level
- Undergraduate Degree (8)
- Study Mode
- Full time
- Closing Date
- 01 July 2025
Overview
Degree Overview
>This is a programme of study that supports and develops entrepreneurial learning and equips students with the skills and knowledge to work in the general business world or to set up their own business.
>Students learn the process in which entrepreneurs generate ideas for new businesses and existing businesses shape them into opportunities supported by business models and frameworks.
>This degree enables students to develop relevant skills in creative problem solving, diagnostics, communications, and project management. Graduates emerge with functional and strategic capabilities that contribute to business success.
>The learning experience of this programme is designed to be formative, creative and dynamic, providing students with both in-class and industry engagement and learning.
>Entrepreneurship students at Maynooth are offered insights into all of the major functions of business, as well as the opportunity to undertake specialist options in the subjects that you most enjoy and that you feel support your development as an entrepreneur.
>Entrepreneurship students also have the option of taking a four year degree which includes a work placement or study year abroad (subject to availability). This offers our students an opportunity to gain experience in industry and/ or learning within another culture.
>Our degree also offers students a fantastic opportunity to build their business network through academic engagement as well as through extra-curricular engagements in our thriving societies such as the Maynooth University Entrepreneurial Society, ENACTUS and the Business Society.
Course structure
Duration: 3 years (BBS) or 4 years (BBA)
1st year:
- Focus on the core processes of innovation set within the context of large to small firms
2nd year:
- Focus on the functions of Business and Entrepreneurship
- Optional 10 credit Elective
*Some students may choose to complete a work placement or study abroad year between 2nd and final year and graduate after the 4th year. (The University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive).
Final year
- Focus on strategy development and scaling of small businesses to international corporations
- Consideration of both local and international environments
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
After Undergraduation
After Graduation
> Business graduates are consistently among the most employable in the Irish education system. Entrepreneurship students have a wide variety of career choices available - enter business, public or third sector jobs. Careers in consulting, research and design, public service and not-for-profit organisations are also common.
>Graduates gain work within an existing business or start up their own business - building upon their own entrepreneurial ideas that have been developed and supported throughout the duration of the degree.
>Entrepreneurship is also global in nature so the opportunity to stay local or to work abroad is also an option.
>Many of our graduates choose to specialise further with a postgraduate degree. The School of Business offers a range of postgraduate programmes for Business students.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 and 4O6/H7, O6/H7 in Irish, English and O4/H7 Mathematics.
This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.
|
Subject |
Required |
Ordinary Level Grade |
Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Irish |
Yes |
O6 |
H7 |
English |
Yes |
O6 |
H7 |
Language |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Mathematics |
Yes |
O4 |
H7 |
Science |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
* This course requires 3 additional subjects.
How to apply
APPLY TO THE CAO - WWW.CAO.IE
The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply.
Categories of applicant:
- School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
- Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
- EU/EFTA/UK students
- International students (outside the EU)
- QQI (Further Education) students
- Transferring students
- Deferring students