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Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) Bachelor in Business (Honours)
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)

Bachelor in Business (Honours)

  • Galway, Ireland
  • Westport, Ireland

Bachelor's degree

Full time

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Bachelor in Business (Honours) focuses on equipping students with essential skills in the business environment. The program emphasizes critical thinking, effective communication, and the application of theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios. Students will engage with multifaceted business challenges and develop a broad understanding of business principles over the course of their studies.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles as business analysts, marketing managers, or operations managers. Opportunities also exist in finance, project management, and consultancy. This program prepares students for the dynamic demands of the business world, enhancing their employability in multiple sectors.

Bachelor of Business (Honours)

GMIT Galway Campus

The School of Business offers a four-year honors degree (Level 8) in Business. This programme provides students with a broad-based business education to work successfully in business and offers students the opportunity to specialize in one of five streams.

You will study a variety of business subjects and develop a general understanding of the administrative, economic, legal and social environment within which business operates. You will study the basics of business and get an insight into many business disciplines in years one and two. In year three you can specialize in marketing, human resource management or information systems management.

In year four you can specialize in economics and finance, human resource management, management, marketing or rural enterprise and agri-business. There is a strong emphasis on the current business environment and acquiring the skills and knowledge required for employment in business. Case studies and practical business projects are used to develop students' analysis, communication, and professional business skills.

Other Essential Information


It is not necessary to have studied any business subject previously to pursue this programme. Students who wish to specialize in accounting, and who successfully complete the first two years of this programme (including accounting specified modules), may apply to transfer to year two of the Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting programme. Students have the option of studying in one of our European or American partner colleges for one semester or one academic year.

Postgraduate Studies


GMIT honors (Level 8) qualifications are recognized worldwide for post-graduate entry.