GBS Programmes: BA, HND and UFP Our Honours Bachelors Degree in Business Administration is a three year programme validated by the University of Wales. The programme is designed to give a clearly structured business education that provides a solid foundation for success in your future career. The programme combines business theory and practical coursework that develop the student's ability to critically analyse and comprehend the latest thinking and best business practice. Students learn to develop practical solutions to real problems and how to effectively communicate information, ideas, complex problems and solutions to all members of the organization. The first two years of this programme lead to the Higher National Diploma award and the final year completes the degree programme. Our University Foundation Programme ( UFP) is suitable for entry to both UK and Irish Universities. The UFP allows students to improve their English language while introducing them to a range of business and cultural concepts. GCI 20 Course Title Hours per week DetailsTimetable BBA15+ Validated by the University of Wales 3 year programme 10 modules over 2 semesters for the final year Mix of Irish and International Students Excellent Results Monday - Friday with individual times for tutorials & research project 26 weeks + 2 assessment weeks per year Two entry dates Jan & Oct Small class sizes - average 20 HND - Business 15+ Validated by BTEC/ EDEXCEL 2 years Flexible courses with 16 modules Can be a final diploma award or the first two years of a three year degree programme Mix of Irish & International students Excellent results HND - Marketing HND - Finance UFP - Foundation22 Validated by the University of Wales 10 modules over one year Suitable for entry into both Irish & UK universities Choice of two streams - Business Stream or Language & Culture Stream Opportunity to sit IELTS examination

GBS Programmes: Semester and Short Term Courses Semester programmes may be studied as unique skills acquisition courses or in combination with an English language programme. These programmes range from ten to thirteen weeks and are validated by BTEC / EDEXCEL. There are three entry dates - October, January and June GCI 21 Semester Programmes Course Title Hours per week DetailsTimetable European Business 15 Validated by BTEC/ EDEXCEL Suitable for all students or for those who wish to specialize in a particular area 25% of a full time HND programme Small class sizes - average 15 Mon - Fri with individual times for tutorials 13 week programme PR & Advertising Managerial Finance e- Marketing Management Studies15 Validated by BTEC/ EDEXCEL Suitable for students who wish to pursue a career where management skills are important or vital Promotes personal development & enhances leadership skills Small class sizes - average 15 Mon - Fri with individual times for tutorials 10 week programme Short Programmes Course Title Hours per week DetailsTimetable Marketing 15 Tailored for the client with limited time and a need to develop his / her knowledge of the chosen field Develops practical skills Can be instantly applied once the course is completed Enhances analysis and communication through the medium of English Students may take any module singly or with others 6 week programmes Various starting dates Advertising Public Relations Buyer Behaviour International Business Communications