Business college in Dublin, Ireland

Institute of Business and Technology (IBat), Dublin:
Choosing the right institution to study abroad will have a positive impact on your future – both professionally and personally. The Institute of Business and Technology (IBAT) located in Swords, Dublin, was established in 2004 with the aim of providing high quality education targeted specifically at enhancing their opportunities for employment and unlocking their personal potential.

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- Classes are small. An average class size of 25 means students get the personal attention they require.
- High quality education. Courses are internationally recognised and accredited by the Higher Education & Training Council of Ireland.
- Affordable tuition fees without comprising on quality. Tuition fees are significantly lower for International students than many other education providers in Ireland, the UK or the USA
- Diversity. Meet students from over 30 countries – friendships are global ones you will have for life.
- Flexible study. After completing a 2-year higher Certificate, students can opt to pursue a further year
- Student Mentor System. Our student mentor system sets us apart from other institutions, and ensures a student-centred learning experience.

All full-time programmes are recognised by either Hetac or Fetac - Ireland's national framework for education. HETAC qualifications, as the national qualifications of a constituent EU member state, are recognised internationally. Holders of HETAC qualifications can access a wide range of postgraduate and professional programmes both in Ireland and abroad.

Our programmes are designed to prepare individuals for employment and/or further education. The broad range of business and technology subjects available provides comprehensive exposure to the core areas of business and management. Learning is an experience that occurs both individually and between you and your fellow participants. It is themeans by which you take in the theories, models, cases and other information that you are confronted with, how you synthesise them internally and finally, how you apply them in your daily work life as well as in your personal life.

At IBaT the focus of our teaching method is on creating learning together with our participants and staff. This is achieved through dialogue based and interactive lectures and discussions. We believe that competencies are not developed through one-way communication, but rather through a discussion of theories and the participants’ experiences.

Honours Degree in International Business:
This level 8 Bachelor of Business (Hons) is a four year programme and has been devised to include subjects that support best international business management practice.

Bachelor of Business Degree:
This three year degree programme builds upon the areas of management, ICT, Finance and Business which are introduced to students in year one and year two of this programme. The programme is for school leavers who wish to pursue a career in business, management or related fields and also mature students who wish to improve their career prospects.

Higher Certificate in Business:
This two year programme will provide students with the relevant knowledge and skills to enable them to make a significant contribution within modern business, commercial or administrative environments. The programme is for school leavers who wish to pursue a career in business, enterprise or related fields and also mature students who wish to improve their career prospects.

Certificate in Business Studies:
This FETAC Level 5 and one year programme has been designed to provide the student with an appreciation and understanding of the concepts, issues and insights in business. This programme will provide students with the relevant knowledge and skills to enable them to make a significant contribution within modern business, commercial or administrative environments.

Degree in Applied Accounting (ACCA):
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is the world's largest and most respected professional accountants association.The Skills module includes six subjects comprising law, performance management, taxation, financial reporting, auditing, and financial management.

The international office in IBaT will help you with each step of your application and visa process, along with accommodation and airport pick-up where required.

Swords is a breath of fresh air, close to coastal attractions such as Malahide and Portmarnock as well as all the nightlife, leisure and cultural opportunities you’d expect from a large town near Dublin’s city centre. Swords boasts the largest selection of nightclubs and pubs on the northside of Dublin outside of the city-centre. The town has a wide range of shops, banks, pubs and other businesses, including the large modern Pavilions shopping centre. The Pavilions Shopping Centre is one of Ireland's largest shopping centres, which has all the high street brand names to choose from.

Swords is perfect for student life; vibrant and full of activity, yet compact enough to get around easily. There are countless pubs and numerous restaurants and cafes in the Swords area too. Culturally, Dublin has it all: cinemas (mainstream, international, and independent), major theatre productions, concert halls, art galleries and museums, and numerous clubs and venues for dance, urban, jazz, rock, pop, and folk music.

While Swords is one of the biggest towns in Ireland it has retained its medieval charm. Swords Castle is situated in the centre of this ancient town. It is the former residence of the Archbishop of Dublin and it is the only fortified residence of the Archbishop to survive in its original state today. The castle was built over a period of 400 years starting before 1200 AD.

Malahide and Portmarnock (4 km) - The college is well placed for visiting local attractions, such as the seaside towns of Portmarnock, Howth and Malahide, once a small fishing village and now a pretty, designated heritage town with a majestic 14th century castle.