Diploma / Bachelor of
Business Studies (Part-Time)

Your Career

If you are looking to progress to the next stage of your career — or to change your career pathway entirely — the Diploma and Bachelor of Business Studies will provide you with a strong foundation for professional growth. Through a formal business education, this programme will equip you with up-to-date knowledge, practical skills and critical insight that are highly regarded by industry. 

Core and elective modules are shaped by the real challenges facing today’s business environment, ensuring that what you learn is immediately relevant and applicable. Studying while you work allows you to apply new knowledge and skills in real time, strengthening your impact in the workplace and supporting continued career progression and earning potential.

Our students come from a wide range of organisations and industries, creating a dynamic learning environment. Students benefit directly from the shared experience and insight of fellow students, gaining insight into how business concepts are applied across different roles and sectors. 

UCD Careers Network

As a student, you will be supported by the UCD Careers Network, including access to a dedicated Business Undergraduate Career and Skills Consultant. The team will work with you to clarify your career direction — whether that is advancement within your current field or a transition into a new one — and support you in developing the skills, insight and confidence to achieve your goals.

With a range of workshops, employer events, one-to-one career consultations and access to a wide range of online tools and resources, you will be well-supported to progress, pivot or future-proof your career.

UCD Advantage Award

The UCD Advantage Award is a university-level award open to all UCD students. An initiative of the UCD Careers Network, the UCD Advantage Award is not a competitive award but is an excellent opportunity to get recognition for the skills, knowledge and experience that you have gained through participation in co-curricular activities during you time as a student. 

A valuable addition to your CV, this award demonstrates to employers that you have actively engaged in co-curricular opportunities and developed real-world skills alongside your academic studies. 

The award is formally recorded on your UCD Diploma Supplement, providing verified evidence of your co-curricular involvement and skills development to future employers or educational institutions.