Historically, the disciplines of business and law have been closely associated in both the public and private sector. In the global economy, businesses deal with more complex issues concerning government regulations and international trade policies. Equally, legal expertise is required to contend with constantly evolving commercial organisations and business practices.
There are three broad themes running through the course:
Business
Law
Transferable Skills (Research and Communications, IT, Statistics/Mathematics and Team skills).
Years 1 and 2 introduce students to essential business areas such as economics, management, IT, accounting, mathematics, marketing and fundamental legal subjects relevant to business such as: Contract Law and Tort Law. Years 3 and 4 have a strong emphasis on core management competencies (Year 3), strategic management, international aspects of business (Year 4) complemented by legal knowledge and skills relevant to these areas in subjects such as: Company Law, Employment Law, Media Law and the Digital Environment, Consumer Law and EU Law. The students will go on work placement in Year 3 Semester 2. This course provides maximum flexibility to students.
Special Features:
Maximum flexibility - Higher Certificate in Business and Law (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2 and Ordinary Degree in Business and Law (NFQ Level 7) after Year 3. Transfer option after Year 2 into other Honours Business Degree courses (See SE401 or LLB).
Students have the option to transfer to the Business or Law or Accounting courses.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Business Financial Accounting 1 (M)
Business Financial Accounting 2 (M)
Quantitative Techniques 1 (M)
Data Analysis for Business 1 (M)
Microeconomics (M)
Quantitative Techniques 2 (M)
IT for Business 1 (M)
Macroeconomics (M)
The Irish Legal System 1 (M)
The Irish Legal System 2 (M)
Introduction to Law and Legal Research 1 (M)
Introduction to Law and Legal Research 2 (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Contract Law 1 (M)
Contract Law 2 (M)
Tort Law 1 (M)
Tort Law 2 (M)
Management 1 (M)
Management 2 (M)
Introduction to Marketing (M)
Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 (E)
Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 (E)
Macroeconomy of Ireland (E)
Constitutional Law 1 (E)
Contemporary Marketing Practice (E)
Human Resource Management 1 (E)
Income Tax and Corporation Tax (E)
Business Cost Accounting (E)
Supply Chain Management (E)
Constitutional Law 2 (E)
Human Resource Management 2 (E)
Business Management Accounting (E)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 3
Semester 5
Semester 6
Business Finance (M)
Business Internship Project (E)
Employment Law 1 (M)
Corporate Finance (E)
Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management (M)
Corporate Social Responsibility (E)
Capital Taxes (M)
New Product Innovation (E)
Purchasing and Supplier Management (E)
Organisational Behaviour 2 (E)
Organisational Behaviour 1 (E)
Global Supply Chain Management (E)
Strategic Services and CX Excellence (E)
Employment Law 2 (E)
Managerial Economics (E)
Media Law and the Digital Environment 2 (E)
Business Information Systems 1 (E)
Administrative Law 2 (E)
Media Law and the Digital Environment 1 (E)
Work Placement (E)
Administrative Law 1 (E)
Study Semester Abroad (E)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 4
Semester 7
Semester 8
International Business (M)
Company Law 2 (M)
Company Law 1 (M)
Strategic Positioning (M)
Strategic Analysis (M)
European Union Law 2 (E)
European Union Law 1 (E)
Consumer Protection Law 2 (E)
Consumer Protection Law 1 (E)
Employment Law 2 (E)
The Global Economy 1 (E)
Media Law and the Digital Environment 2 (E)
Industrial Relations 1 (E)
Administrative Law 2 (E)
Strategic Financial Management (E)
Corporate Finance (E)
Global Logistics (E)
Enterprise Development II (E)
Global Marketing Strategy (E)
The Global Economy 2 (E)
Enterprise Development 1 (E)
New Product Innovation (E)
Organisational Behaviour 2 (E)
Industrial Relations 2 (E)
Global Supply Chain Management (E)
Corporate Social Responsibility (E)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
What are the minimum entry requirements?
2H5 & 4O6/H7
English or IrishO6/H7
Mathematics O6/H7
What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates achieving a minimum of a second class Honours Degree are eligible to apply to undertake a Research or Taught Masters at SETU Carlow or other third level institutions.
What exemptions will I receive?
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Notes
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What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
Graduates will be qualified to work as fully-trained legal executives or can also pursue careers in law, banking, stockbroking, Supply Chain, Marketing, Human Resource Management, journalism, property management, taxation, accounting and many other areas.
