About Bachelor Of Business With Entrepreneurship in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking and behaving that can be taught. 

This degree is ideal for students who would like to:

• Start their own business
• Revitalise an existing business, possibly a family business
• Work in a progressive organisation that values employees with  an entrepreneurial approach to work

This degree will give you a solid grounding in business.  It will also give you entrepreneurial knowledge, competence, know-how and skills.  You will be supported throughout by staff who share this ethos.  You can apply for Year 4 of the BBS (Hons) with Entrepreneurship after completing this programme.

Once students have been taught the initial business fundamentals, there will be a clear focus on Entrepreneurship subjects, including:

• Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• Family Business
• Small Business Start-ups
• Social Enterprise
• New Venture Planning and Creation
• Market Research
• Innovation
• Business Ethics

This programme was developed after consultation with Enterprise Ireland, a panel of entrepreneurs and an extensive review of published research. 

Career Opportunities

Graduates should be suitable for employment in a wide range of careers in the private, community, voluntary and public sectors including but not limited to: 

• Potentially creating, leading, and directing your own new for-profit or non-profit enterprise or social enterprise
• Contributing to guiding an established private enterprise or non-profit enterprise including family business or social enterprise
• Working in an administration or executive position for a private or non-profit or public sector or social enterprise organisation
• Operating effectively in traditional business roles

Essential Information: 

Prior knowledge of business, accounting, economics or entrepreneurship is not needed to complete this programme. 

It is also not necessary that you come from a family business. 

All students will complete the same first year where a blend of modules in business fundamentals will be learned.  Focus on Entrepreneurship will commence in year 2.   

Class 12th

No specific cutoff mentioned

• Applicants must have high school certificate/diploma or equivalent
• Prerequisites: English and Mathematics

English Language Requirements

TOEFL : 70

Minimum score of 15 in each component

IELTS : 5.5

Minimum score of 5 in each component

PTE : 51

Minimum score of 46 in each component

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Ireland Tution Fees

The tuition fees for Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) in Ireland vary depending on the program and level of study.

For undergraduate programs, the tuition fees for international students range from €10,000 to €14,500 per year, depending on the program.

For postgraduate programs, the tuition fees for international students range from €11,500 to €16,000 per year, depending on the program.

It's important to note that these fees are subject to change and do not include other expenses such as accommodation, textbooks, and living expenses.

Additionally, there are also scholarships and funding opportunities available for international students to help cover the cost of tuition and living expenses. It's recommended to check the GMIT website or contact the admissions office directly to learn more about the available scholarships and funding opportunities.