Bachelor in Business Common Entry

Tuition costs 10,250 EUR per year. Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until May 31, 2027.

The Bachelor in Business Common Entry at South East Technological University is a 4-year degree for students interested in business but unsure of their career path. This program allows students to explore various subjects before specializing in their preferred area after 2 years.

The curriculum covers a broad range of subjects including IT for Business, Business Financial Accounting, Microeconomics, and Quantitative Techniques. Students also develop skills in areas like management, marketing, and human resource management through hands-on components and elective courses.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Management Consultants, Marketing Managers, Human Resource Managers, Business Analysts, or Operations Managers in industries like finance, retail, or manufacturing, with potential employers including multinational corporations, government agencies, or small businesses.

South East Technological University in Waterford is a recently formed technological university created from the merger of regional institutes of technology. SETU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across business, engineering, science, computing and the humanities, with a strong emphasis on applied learning and industry relevance. The university aims to provide hands on, career focused education supported by modern facilities and an enterprising campus culture.

SETU is known for close partnerships with employers, work based learning and co operative education that connect study to practical experience. Degree programmes frequently include placements, live projects and industry supervised assessments, giving students professional networks and real world skills. Research centres focus on renewable energy, digital technologies and health innovation, offering opportunities for students to engage in applied research that addresses regional and global challenges.

International students will find a welcoming community, active student societies and services to support academic transition and career development. With strong links to industry and the Irish job market, SETU is a good choice for students seeking practical, employment focused study in technology driven fields, and for those who value classroom learning that quickly translates to workplace readiness.