Historically, the disciplines of business and law have been closely associated. In the global economy, businesses deal with complex issues concerning government regulations and international trade policies. Equally, the law has to contend with constantly evolving commercial organisations and business practices. With the expansion of the legal profession into areas of mergers, acquisitions and taxation, the skills of legal and business graduates have merged in many aspects.
Course Structure
Years 1 and 2 introduce students to essential business areas and fundamental legal subjects relevant to business.
Is this course for you?
Are you are interested in both the business and law areas and cannot make up your mind which specialism you wish to secure? Or are you looking for a course in business with a strong legal emphasis? Then, this is the course for you as you can continue on the course for four years or transfer to a business or law specialism after Year 2.
Special Features:
The Higher Certificate in Business with Law is a broad foundation level course in both business and law providing students with flexibility to choose a career or further study in either discipline.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Business Financial Accounting 1 (M)
Business Financial Accounting 2 (M)
IT for Business (M)
Introduction to Law and Legal Research 2 (M)
Microeconomics (M)
Macroeconomics (M)
Quantitative Techniques 1 (M)
Quantitative Techniques 2 - Business Mathematics (M)
The Irish Legal System 1 (M)
The Irish Legal System 2 (M)
Introduction to Law and Legal Research 1 (M)
Data Analysis for Business (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Introduction to Marketing (M)
Management 2 (M)
Management 1 (M)
Business Management Accounting (E)
Business Cost Accounting (E)
Contemporary Marketing Practice (E)
Human Resource Management 1 (E)
Human Resource Management 2 (E)
Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 (E)
Income Tax and Corporation Tax (E)
Contract Law 1 (M)
Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 (E)
Tort Law 1 (M)
Macroeconomy of Ireland (E)
Constitutional Law 1 (E)
Supply Chain Management (E)
Contract Law 2 (M)
Tort Law 2 (M)
Constitutional Law 2 (E)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
What are the minimum entry requirements?
5O6/H7
English or Irish O6/H7
Mathematics O6/H7
What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates can progress to Year 3 of the Business with Law (Honours) Degree course (SE403) or Year 2 of the Bachelor of Laws LLB (SE405). Graduates may also progress to Bachelor of Business Degrees (SE414 and SE401).
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.
