Master the complex interplay of law and business with the BA (Hons) in Business (Law) degree, a dynamic program designed to equip you with essential legal insights and business skills. You’ll explore the laws governing commerce, employee relations and corporate governance, ensuring you’re fully prepared to excel in careers related to business law and beyond.

Learn how to:

• Analyze business operations within legal frameworks
• Manage compliance & employee relations effectively
• Develop strategic leadership & management skills
• Navigate complex corporate & commercial law
• Implement ethical decision-making in business practices

This is a full-time, three-year, six-semester EQF level 6/NFQ level 8 honors program (180 ECTS).

In the first year of this honors degree course, you will be given a thorough grounding with core courses in management, organization, marketing, finance, IT and economics as they relate to business. In the second and third years, you will build on this knowledge to gain an advanced understanding of these key areas, as well as acquire specific knowledge and skills relating to the legal framework within which businesses must operate to be compliant. Your studies culminate in a final year capstone research project.  

Semester 1

• Maths & Stats for Business
• Business Context & Organization
• Marketing Essentials
• IT Essentials
• Economic Perspectives
• Foundational Academic Skills

Semester 2

• Maths & Stats for Business
• Business Context & Organization
• Marketing Essentials
• IT Essentials
• Economic Perspectives
• Introduction to Business Finance

Semester 3

• Management
• Financial Management
• Digital Business Solutions
• Principles of Business Law
• Employee Relations & the Law
• Business Ethics & Research Practice

Semester 4

• Management
• Financial Management
• Digital Business Solutions
• Principles of Business Law
• Employee Relations & the Law
• International Economics

Semester 5

• Strategic Management
• Global Business
• Human Resource Management
• Corporate Law & Governance
• Advanced Business & Commercial Law
• Capstone Project

Semester 6

• Strategic Management
• Global Business
• Human Resource Management
• Corporate Law & Governance
• Advanced Business & Commercial Law
• Capstone Project

The BA (Hons) in Business (Law) prepares students for future careers in global business ventures and large international organizations. 

In addition, after graduating, students will competently:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the various areas of law and underlying principles relating to a business context in addition to an understanding of the legal environment, the impact of law on society and business and the need for reform and development.
• Apply legal rules and principles relevant to a business context to hypothetical scenarios to reach a conclusion or suggest a resolution.
• Assess knowledge and information, tools, and techniques in a critical way to confidently adapt to changing business environments.
• Evaluate data and information derived through research to ensure relevant new knowledge is continually incorporated to enhance business planning and decision making.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiation, persuasion, and presentation in individual and group situations.
• Display an in‐depth understanding of the inter‐relationships between business functions and business processes and their impact on product and service provision.
• Apply diagnostic and creative skills in the solution of business problems showing an interdisciplinary approach to resolution.
• Demonstrate a capacity to contribute to business development and enhanced strategic decision-making.

On successful completion of this program, you will earn:

A state-recognized Dublin Business School BA (Hons) in Business degree awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

Awarding Body

Quality and Qualifications, Ireland (QQI) is the Irish State body responsible for the Quality Assurance of all education and training services in Ireland. QQI sets quality assurance criteria for the sector and regulates and approves programmes of study.

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Compliance Support Officer

Monitors documentation, supports audits, & ensures company processes align with internal & external regulations.

Governance Support Officer

Assists governance teams with meeting coordination, reporting, & compliance tracking for board & regulatory matters.

Contracts Coordinator

Prepares contract drafts, manages files, & supports compliance with legal & business terms.

Risk & Compliance Analyst

Analyzes risk data, supports compliance processes, & helps monitor regulatory changes impacting operations.

Legal Operations Assistant

Coordinates legal documentation, supports research, & assists legal consultants on business-related compliance tasks.

These are the admission requirements for this BA (Hons) program. If you're not sure if you meet our requirements, contact us for a personalized assessment. Our team is here to help!

Academic requirements:

One certified copy of high school diploma and transcripts; or equivalent

Proof of English level:

TOEFL score 80 (internet-based), 213 (computer-based); IELTS 6.0; B2+ CEFR; native speaker of English or equivalent