About Business With Computing – Bbs (honours) in Limerick Institute of Technology

What is the programme about?

On successful completion of this programme, LIT’s graduates have developed comprehensive analytical and rounded business skills which blend perfectly to solve business problems using appropriate Computer Software solutions. 

The fusion of Business and Computing allows students to achieve maximum learning and self-development. Students will advance their business information technology knowledge, experience and skills through extensive practical assignments and coursework. 

Computing and Technology are part of just about everything that touches our lives. Gaining a proficiency in the different dimensions of computing and business will provide graduates with the necessary skills to create a stable career in the 21st century.

Who is the programme suited to?

This programme will suit those who want to prepare for a career in business but who also want to learn more about business analytics, technology and management disciplines that are an essential part of today’s business world.

Top 3 Reasons

1. Opportunity to gain Professional Computing Certification (Microsoft) as part of your studies. 

2. Complete industry projects as part of your studies. 

3. Undertake six months industry work placement in year 3 as part of your studies

Class Contact Hours

Year 1: 24 hours per week. 
Year 2: 24 hours per week. 
Year 3: 22 hours per week.
Year 4: 20 hours per week.

Did You Know?

IT graduates are among the most sought after and highly paid graduates in the world. 

The technology sector is facing a severe skills shortage and the education system is not able to produce enough graduates to meet demand. 

The biggest trend in the last four years has been the growth of the IT sector worldwide.

Jobs Include

• eCommerce Coordinator 
• Fund Administrators 
• IT Software Analyst
• Data Analyst
• IT Sales/Technician
• Marketing Manager
• Programme Manager

Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can progress to Level 8 Business Computing programmes at LIT. 

With a mix of skills offered on the programme, graduates have more versatility in the jobs available after graduation; graduates from this programme have chosen careers in Accounting, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Recruitment, Programming, Data Analytics.

Entry Requirement

Leaving Certificate:
A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish 
Email: Admissions@LIT.ie 

Mature Applicants: 
Mature student (i.e. 23 years of age on 1st January for admission in September) applicants must apply through the CAO on or before 1st February. 
Email: Admissions@LIT.ie 

International Applicants: 
Non-EU applicants should apply directly to the International Office at LIT allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by July 1st at the latest. 
Email: Admissions@LIT.ie ​

​CAO

Please visit www.cao.ie for further information on how to apply to this course.

IELTS score for entry to undergraduate courses a minimum score of 5.5