This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the issues and processes that constitute effective contemporary management practice. This module will outline challenges for todays managers along with current trends and issues which influence managers in carrying out the functions of management.

1. Display knowledge of the nature of management and its role in business outlining the historic evolution of management theory.

2. Analyse the complexity of the external environment and interpret the factors that influence organisational decision making.

3. Summarise and interpret the planning function

4. Analyse the importance of organisational structure.

5. Discuss and appraise the role ofleadership in organisations.

6. Appreciate how control tools can be used to improve performance in an organisational setting.

This module will introduce the students to the fundamentals of business finance. Allowing the students to develop an understanding of the principles of business finance and apply and analyse these principles for Business (Limited Company) Financial Statements.

1. Discuss the fundamental concepts,terminology and the accounting ethicsof business finance.

2. Recognise the distinction between business accounting and finance

3. Interpret, compare and contrast the Financial statements of two limited companies

4. Identify and distinguish sources of finances for start up and existing business

5. Describe and illustrate key business process controls on business finance such as Bank Reconciliation statements

This module will teach students about the role of data and analytics in contemporary marketing by examining website and social media analytical platforms. Students will be introduced to a number of online contemporary platforms including Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, Instagram Analytics, Twitter Analytics and LinkedIn Analytics. The module will enable students to comprehend key metrics that marketing executives use to inform their decision making.

1. Engage with various web and social media analytical online tools and platforms to understand key marketing metrics.

2. Navigate the Google Analytics Platform.

3. Define and useweb and social media analytical terminology.

4. Identify and demonstrate understanding ofkey digital, financial and marketing metrics.

5. Identify the advantages of using web and social media analytical software for marketing decision making.

The aim of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the institutional structure of the Irish State and its administrative and political governance. This module will examine how the provisions of the Constitution impact the relationship between the different branches of government and its administration. Through close examination of leading cases, the module will provide an opportunity for engagement with the politics of government, the principles of the administration of the public sector and local government, and the functioning of democratic institutions. Tensions between fundamental rights and the common good and the necessity for pragmatism in the practice of government will be explored as we develop our understanding of the role of constitutional law in a modern democracy.

1. Explore the basic structure and functions of the Constitution in the governance and administration in Ireland.

2. By completing Continuous Assessment students will be able to explain major developments in Constitutional and administrative law.

3. Through an oral debate and a written position paper students will be able to appraise and discuss the underpinning of the legal, political and social life of the Irish State.

4. Examine and express a view on how Constitutional law and/or the Irish administrative and political system can reform and develop inthe future.

This module will introduce the learner to the core principles, concepts and rules in relation to Data Protection and Freedom of Information in Ireland.

The module will examine how the Data Protection landscape has changed significantly and analyse the new Data Protection framework focusing on the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Learners will analyse how organisations comply with the regulation in practice and how they process personal data in line with 21st-century developments, like e-commerce, mobile data and the cloud.

This module also provides an in-depth analysis of the Freedom of Information framework and how organisations can comply with their obligations under the legislation. The module concludes with an analysis of the penalties for breaches of the legislation.

1. Distinguish between the Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation.

2. Apply acquired knowledge to a range of data protection and freedom of information issues in practice.

3. Appraisesubject access requests, legitimate processing, data retention, consent, and international data transfers.

4. Conduct a data privacy impact assessment and a data protection audit.

5. Categorise different types of cyber security threats and measuresto mitigate risk.

The purpose of this module is to develop the practical, intellectual and transferrable skills acquired on this programme to prepare the learner for the challenges of working in a legal environment. The learner will take their legal skills to a new level whereby they will acquire advanced practical legal skills through an introduction to a variety of teaching and learning styles including; problem-based learning, reflective learning and collaborative learning. The learner will be given the opportunity to enhance their drafting, mediating, negotiating and interview skills. The aim of the module is to give the learner an appreciation of how people working in the legal arena apply their skills in the workplace. Having already covered the theoretical skills required, the learner will be given an insight into how the law works 'in practice'.

1. Appreciate the roleofvarious legal professionalsand investigate alternative legal career paths.

2. Demonstrate legal drafting skills through application of acquired knowledge from previous learning experience.

3. Explore negotiation and interview skills through practical workshops.

4. Participate in a mediation workshop in class and differentiate betweenother alternative dispute resolution options.

5. Examine the importance of Business Ethics through practical role play and case studies.

6. Illustratea positive contribution to the learning and development of the learner’slegal skills and those of others by regular attendance and active participation in the learning activities.

This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of key people management processes and practices within organisations today. It examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic business partner. Mixing theory and practice, it will explore key functions of HRM including human resource planning, employee resourcing, performance management, employee relations and reward management.

1. Debate the role of the human resource function in an organisational context.

2. Describe the key elements of talent planning and managementand how to use HRmetrics to make better business decisions.

3. Review the main aspects of recruitment and selection.

4. Evaluate the role of performance management in organisations.

5. Outline the role of reward within human resource management.

6. Examine approaches to employee relations in organisations.

This module will provide students with a basic understanding of management accounting and the tools available, through this accounting discipline, which can assist in providing management with information for planning, controlling and decision-making purposes.

1. Describe and evaluate the role of a management accountant within an organisation, the organisationalrequirements of this role and any possible ethical issues they face.

2. Identify, analyse and categorise costs and cost behaviour and explain the terminology used in cost accounting.

3. Apply and evaluate cost accounting techniques to calculate the cost of producing a product or providing a service.

4. Explore the variousplanning and control techniques utilised by managers of an organisation. Choose , calculate, and interpret these decision making techniques when appraising business choices.

5. Describe and evaluate the budgetary process, as a mechanismfororganisations to develop and assess performance and prepare functional, cash and incremental budgets.

This aim of this module will be to tie together the two disciplines of law and business and examine any emerging trends or contemporary issues. It is therefore envisaged that this module will change and evolve with the issues current at any given time. The 'Indicative Syllabus' is therefore indicative of the trends at the time of writing. Areas of study may include but are not confined to the following:

Cyberlaw has more broadly sought to govern the uses of information technology across the globe, in fields as diverse as intellectual property, fair use and copyright, to regulate the uses of blockchain, artificial intelligence and to detect and prevent crime in the form of cybercrime in Ireland. The module examines the role of the Central Bank and other regulatory authorities, as well as legislation to keep pace with multiple changes in this are of the law today.

The area of Social Media is very much an evolving environment and presents emerging issues that the learner will appreciate with a comprehensive and practical knowledge of the legal framework impacting social media in Ireland in an ever-changing environment.

The learner will be introduced to the latest developments in 'FinTech', the use of technology to deliver financial services and products to consumers in the areas of banking, insurance and investments, giving the learner an appreciation of legal issues arising with the most up to date technologies available in dealing with the financial aspects of a business.

Globalisation has changed the way we do business and therefore impacts on Ireland in new ways. The module will examine the impact of globalisation and the role of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to highlight the diversity of markets and legal regulations when engaged in a global arena.

1. Evaluate and become critically aware of emerging issues and trends in the fields of law and business.

2. Examine the relevance of information technology law and modes of legal regulation and enforcement.

3. Analysis and critique the field of Social Media Law.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of ‘FinTech’ and the legal impactand challenges surrounding ongoing developments in this area in running a business.

5. Examine the legal regimes and impact of globalisation on business law in Ireland.

The purpose of this course is to give the learner a good working knowledge of the law in relation to companies when compared with other types of business organisation, in particular Sole Traders and Partnerships, and to facilitate the learner in exploring the most up to date legislation and caselaw in this area. The learner will acquire a foundation in Company Law identifying and analysing the different issues that may arise in managing a company, and appreciating the roles of the different parties involved, in the day to day operations of running a company. As part of the learning process, the learner will complete their journey by exploring the options for winding up a company. It is intended that this module will create an awareness of areas where legal expertise may need to be sought.

1. Analyse companies compared with other forms of business organisations, in particular Sole Traders and Partnerships.

2. Appreciate the role of Shareholders in a company andtheirshareholdings.

3. Discuss the importance Directorsand Auditors in the day to day running of a company.

4. Examine and differentiate between the role of Receivers, Examiners and Liquidators in an insolvent company.

The module addresses Corporate Governance as a key part of the pursuit of proper and efficient practice in the administration of business entities today and examines the evolving worldwide growth in the development of codes of governance. The aim of this module is to develop the student's awareness and understanding a range of current governance and ethical issues in relation to business.

The role of Compliance is subject to ongoing and significant change, particularly in the financial services sector in Ireland. This module aims to provide comprehensive knowledge of the area and role of compliance and regulation from an Irish and European perspective.

1. Evaluate the importance of corporate governance andbest practice.

2. Appraisethe role and responsibilitiesof company directors and the legal and regulatory framework.

3. Appraise the concepts of compliance and therole of the various regulatory bodies and the legal environment.

4. Critically evaluate the importance of ethics in corporate governance andcompliance.

The purpose of this module is to provide the learner with an overview of the workings of the European Union and the legal and constitutional implications of Ireland's membership. The learner will be introduced to the various political and judicial institutions of the European Union. This module will provide the learner with knowledge of the key principles (especially the four fundamental freedoms) and procedures of European Union Law. The module will provide them with the tools necessary to recognise and apply EU Law in situations that might be encountered in a business environment.

1. Compare and contrast the principle institutions of the European Union and understand the complex relationship between them.

2. Explore the effect of EU membership on Ireland and its system of administration of justice and in particular the Court of Justice of the European Union.

3. Analysethe sources of European Union Law, the doctrine of supremacy and direct effect.

4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the principles of free movement of workers within the European Union.

5. Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work effectively with peers.

This module provides an overview to the principles of starting and leading new ventures and/or projects in start-ups, SMEs, large corporations and non-profit organisations. The student is introduced to the importance of leading and managing projects, teamwork, collaboration and leadership in developing a new business venture. Students will also consider a number of contemporary issues, in particular, intrapreneurial thinking, business process redesign, lean strategies within the changing landscape of business and the importance of fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and critical thinking in the organisations of the future.

1. Outline and evaluate the major theories and concepts from the entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial literature and relate them to practical applications in a variety of settings.

2. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurial thinking and the interdependent nature of entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, critical thinking and leadership:

3. Develop ideas into workable business concepts and models, and assess the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours necessary to bring an innovation to the workplace andto market

4. Critique and appraise the role that business process reengineering (BRR) plays in the organisations of the future.

This module will provide students with the ability to analyse the main macroeconomic indicators in an economy, and to determine appropriate monetary and fiscal responses to national, regional and global macroeconomic conditions. Students will be introduced to classical and neo classical economic theory related to the main economic indicators of economic health such as GDP, unemployment, inflation and net exports. They will learn to determine appropriate policy responses for economic ailments such as recession, hyperinflation and unemployment.

1. LO 1: Analyse the macroeconomic health of a country using key indicators such as GDP, unemployment and inflation.

2. LO 2: Evaluate the most appropriate monetary and fiscal responses to minimise the impact of the boom and bust cycle.

3. LO 3: Determine suitable strategies for governments to minimise unemployment and maximise labour force participation rates.

4. LO 4: Justify the promotion of free trade and the minimisation of protectionist policies based on the concept of comparative advantage.

5. LO 5: Critique the use of choice architecture and nudging as a basis to influence positive societal outcomes without coercion.

This module aims to give participants an in-depth understanding of essential quantitative approaches that can help businesses discover important information within their data and use this evidence to make informed business decisions. It is designed to form the participants within the key concepts and approaches of quantitative methods, various statistics techniques and reporting skills that will enable them to solve problems using business data. The module will address key areas, primary and secondary data, data management and software, sampling, survey design and metrics, descriptive and inferential statistics, and report writing.

1. Critically evaluate the role of surveys, metrics, sampling techniques, exploratory and hypotheses based testing approaches within business reporting and decision making

2. Utilise computer software and spreadsheet functions for business data management

3. Perform both descriptive and inferential statistical analyses for both longitudinal and cross-sectional data, using both primary and secondary business data sets

4. Create statistical and written reports suitable for business decision making

The aim of this module is to equip learners with the skills and competencies necessary to begin the research journey and complete a level 8 dissertation or an applied research project with a focus on law and business. This module will build on students' previous knowledge in research methods and techniques, as well as introduces key concepts in the research journey. Core taught skills will include developing a research proposal or an applied research project, a research hypothesis or problem, and understanding research methodologies. Students will learn how to develop a literature review, and create a bibliography. Other skills developed with include legal writing principles, methods for citing legal sources, searching library and Internet resources for researching law, and understanding legal ethics. At the end of the module students will be asked to present a research proposal in preparation for their dissertation or applied research project, and apply for ethical approval.

1. Evaluate the critical role of legal research in the research journey and have an appreciation of its use.

2. Considerand develop a research question or identify an applied research problem and evaluate the most appropriate research methodology.

3. Demonstrate the ability to complete effective desk research by formulating a literature review or on site evaluation by formulating a solution focused report.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of legal methods appropriate to research studies, including using legal citations, and case law and legislation.

5. Illustrate the importance of ethics and professionalism in research by completing an ethics application.

The objective of this module is to provide the learner with in depth knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts governing commercial and consumer law.

The principles and objectives of commercial law will be explored and the substantive areas of commercial law will be examined including Agency, Sale of goods and supply of services and financing the transaction (credit and security). It builds on the general principles of contract law. The module provides the learner with an understanding of consumer law and policy, and the ever-increasing body of consumer protection measures in Ireland and the EU.

1. Critically examinecommercial and consumer contracts.

2. Analyse the overlap between Commercial and ConsumerLaw as it applies to commercial transactions involving thesale of goodsand the supply of services.

3. Assess how Agency relationships are created.

4. Critically explore the nature and commercial function of credit, security and the different forms of security taken.

5. Evaluate the objectives of consumer law and policy through examination of the key sources of consumer law including legislation and caselaw.

6. Appraise and evaluate the institutional framework of consumer protection and the effectiveness of consumer protection measures.

This module will provide the learner with a comprehensive and critical engagement with Business sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and human rights in business practice. Modern business is defined by various responsibilities, which today include being socially and environmentally responsible, sustainable and ethical. Therefore, the demand made on contemporary business is not alone to be the best in the world but also the best for the world. Learners will acquire the theories, analytical expertise, and ethical tools, to respond to a growing array of engagements in this field. Topics may including for example environmental law, ethical investment, sustainable development, global supply chains, due diligence, and UN Guiding Principles on Business and human rights. Learners will engage with processes of accountability and benchmarking strategies to integrate processes of good Governance and CSR into their everyday commercial practice.

1. Critically explore the emergence of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability in the commercial and business domain.

2. Evaluate national and international law’s regulatory frameworks on Business and human rights

3. Critically examine the role of environmental law and business in Ireland

4. Appraise developments in Sustainability, CSR and human rights in practice, identifying and evaluating best practice

The aim of the module is built on the learning acquired in previous Management modules. Learners will critically examine strategy and strategic management theoretically, with a particular focus on applying it to practice. It blends theory and practice by introducing a range of concepts and frameworks for understanding strategy, its process and strategic leadership and management, exploring these concepts in the light of practical case studies.

Learners will critically examine how these ideas, concepts and tools can support the development of business and sustain competitive advantage within an organisation.

1. Explore the history of strategic management and what this means for current organisations.

2. Examine theories, concepts and frameworks that support successful strategic management.

3. Critically analyse an organisation’s internal and external environment and consider its impact on strategic design, development and implementation.

4. Engage with and critically evaluate the challenges when implementing strategic management practice andhow you might address this within a given organisationalcontext.

5. Illustrate the importance of ethical practice and socially responsible practice within all stages of the strategic management process.

This module introduces the learner to the concept of Digital Transformation. It will identify the nuances of digital innovation, disruptive growth and transformational change for traditional organisations and how borne digital organisations such as Facebook, Amazon, and Google are harnessing the potential of the innovative SMAC IoT (social mobile, analytics, cloud and the Internet of things) technologies to improve organisational effectiveness and efficiencies. This module explores the key factors necessary for a successful digital transformation, including the importance of Top Management Support, a shared vision of the digital transformation, a digital transformation strategy, an agile workforce and the importance of a robust operational backbone which will support a digital service platform. This module will examine how these factors will positively influence the outcome of a digital transformation.

1. Critically examineemerging technologies and evaluate their contribution to society and the organisation of the future.

2. Identify and discuss the key challenges encountered by organisations when implementing a digital transformation including, unity of effort, organisational politics, and lack of appropriate skills.

3. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and how this technology has evolved into the complex IT Architecture and Infrastructure in organisations today.

4. Explore the role of top management and how top management can support the organisation as it moves towards implementation of the digital transformation.

This module is designed to equip the learner with an introduction to the concepts governing ownership, use and occupation of property in the Republic of Ireland relevant to modern property transactions. The importance of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 in modernising Irish Property Law will be explored and analysed in dealing with the transfer of property. The learner will critically analyse conveyancing transactions including a sale, purchase and lease of property and appreciate the difference between Freehold and Leasehold property, the importance of Co-Ownership, Succession Law, Mortgages and the use of property as security in the transfer of property.

1. Examinethe importance ofownership, use and occupation of property in the Republic of Ireland.

2. Evaluatethe significance of Common Law, Equity and Legislation as sources of Property Law.

3. Critically analyse the changes brought about by the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009.

4. Critically explorea conveyancing sale, purchase and lease of property independentlyapplying concepts and skills learned.

5. Collaborate with a team in solving legal problems that may arise in property transactions.

This module offers a thorough overview of employment law in Ireland, introducing students to the core principles, concepts and rules of Irish Employment Law, with particular reference to the statutory framework under which the employer-employee relationship exists. A thorough analysis is undertaken of unfair dismissal legislation and equality legislation. Other areas such as employee protective legislation and health and safety legislation are also covered. The module concludes with an analysis of remedies in employment law.

This module will assist the student in recognising a range of employment law issues which might be encountered in a business environment.

1. Critically examine acontract of employment to ensure it complies with all statutory obligations.

2. Appraise and evaluate the legislative and structural framework governing our system of employment rights and industrial relations.

3. Critically evaluate the effect membership of the European Union has had on employees’ rights in Ireland.

4. Analyse the range of remedies available in employment litigation.

5. Apply critical analysis and problem-solving skills and techniques toproblem-based employment law questions.

Students are required to undertake supervised independent research or an applied project. Students are expected to show critical thinking, understanding of how knowledge is generated and applied and be able to work independently. The aim of this module is to support each student to either complete a dissertation that is an academic piece of research in the field of law and/or business. Or alternatively, a student may undertake an applied project on a selected topic, issue or problem that is directly relevant and drawn from the law and/or business field with clearly defined and demonstratable outcomes or solutions. The output of this module will be a written dissertation or applied project portfolio or similar of approximately 9,000 words. This research dissertation or applied project will be on a topic related to Law and/or Business.

1. Evaluate and apply theoretical and methodological understanding and skills in law and/or Business to develop researchable ideas and specific research questions or hypotheses.

2. Analyse and critically engage with the relevant literature in the field of Law and/or Business to create a literature review

3. Devise a realistic research design process for a dissertation or applied project and undertake critically aware research using appropriate research methods.

4. Articulate critically developed findings and conclusions in a written document, suitable to either a dissertation or applied project which is informed by precise academic writing standards, and justify conclusions by reference to evaluated evidence gathered and presented in the document

5. Demonstrate time, information and project management skills.