<ul><li>​The Management stream is designed to enable students to develop a broad set of conceptual, technical and interpersonal skills required to manage efficiently and effectively in a global business environment </li><li>This stream has been developed to respond to current industry skills needs. The stream offers students the scope and opportunity to enhance their management development capabilities and facilitate improvements in management practices within companies</li><li>Management can provide entry into a large variety of careers in Ireland and worldwide including: business analyst, project manager, customer relations manager, financial planner, business operations manager, business development manager, procurement/product/sustainability/quality/supply chain manager, teaching, small business owner</li><li>Students who pursue the Work Placement option in their sixth semester put their academic knowledge into practice in the "real world of work" and develop new professional and business skills. The Work Placement Office is responsible for work placement and places over 85 students annually with employers</li><li>Students can also opt for the International Placement, Start-Up Lab, or Teaching Skills option in Semester 6 instead of taking on a work placement</li></ul>

<ul><li>​The Accounting stream is primarily for those students who are interested in either a career in accountancy (industry/practice) or teaching accountancy-related subjects at second level </li><li>The stream places an emphasis on modules that address the learning that an aspiring accountant needs. This includes modules on financial reporting, management accounting, taxation, finance, law and auditing</li><li>On successful completion of the stream, and the achievement of certain marks in specific modules, many graduates apply for a range of exemptions from the professional examinations of the main accounting bodies</li><li>Graduates can also – after completion of other relevant qualifications – apply to the Teaching Council to be permitted to teach accountancy in secondary schools, subject to the achievement of certain results in particular modules</li><li>In Semester 6 students will be given an opportunity to participate in one of the following: International Placement, Work Placement, Start-Up Lab, and Teaching Skills</li></ul>

<ul><li>​The Bachelor of Business (Hons) Marketing stream prepares students for employment in marketing in the digital age </li><li>Modules are designed to develop the knowledge and skills required in a marketing professional</li><li>This program includes lab work, seminars, case studies, and live projects that are designed to provide the competencies required to be a successful marketer</li><li>The curriculum uses an innovative blend of real-world situations and problems to assist participants in exploring the opportunities of the digital environment</li><li>Graduates of this degree will be very well-positioned to pursue a career in many marketing related areas such as: Advertising, Brand Management and Digital Branding, Digital Marketing (website design, social media, online promotions, email marketing, etc.), Marketing Research, Sports Sponsorship, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Communications and Public Relations, International Marketing Management, and Teaching</li></ul>

<ul><li>​The Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Sustainable Energy Engineering programme at WIT investigates energy and its uses in areas such as sustainable low energy building design, low and zero carbon heat and power generation technologies (including renewables), energy management, energy storage and carbon emissions </li><li>With a 100% graduate employment rate, the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Sustainable Energy Engineering is for individuals who have an interest in energy, who care about the environment, and who want to contribute to saving our planet</li><li>Currently, there is a shortage of qualified engineers, resulting in graduates having more job choice, with many securing employment before they complete their final exams</li><li>The early stages of the course are designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of maths, engineering, science and technology that underpin the study of engineering in general and equip them with the knowledge required to undertake a more specific study of engineering in relation to sustainable energy systems</li><li>In year 3, semester 2, the majority of students are placed with some of Ireland's leading engineering companies and energy providers for a period of six months. These paid placements gives students a taste of what professional practice is all about, how the industry operates, and how theoretical knowledge is applied in practice</li></ul>

<ul><li>​The BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering is a full-time, four year, honours degree course of study that can be chosen within the Engineering Common Entry Route </li><li>This course is recognised by Engineers Ireland (EI) and prepares students for employment in the electronics industry</li><li>The program includes an industrial placement program for students. The placement occurs in an electronics company from mid-February to mid-August in year 3, semester 6</li><li>Prior to going on placement, there is an intensive course on Health &amp; Safety, Resource Management and Ethics in Engineering</li><li>Graduates of BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering may find employment in the following areas: Electronics Design, Control Engineering, Research &amp; Development, Test and Measurement, Technical Support, Electronic Sales</li></ul>

<ul><li>​Electrical Engineering is the study of Electricity, its generation and distribution, Electronics, and Electromagnetism. The electrical engineer supplies us with the ability to harness electricity which has transformed our lives </li><li>The primary aim of the program is to produce graduates of high calibre who possess a thorough knowledge of scientific principles and engineering practice and an appreciation of the work and business environment in which the professional engineer must work</li><li>WIT aims to create an open, stimulating environment for students and aims to provide access to an appropriate range of facilities and equipment</li><li>The program core content has a strong emphasis on nurturing an ability to foster analytical thinking and reasoning</li><li>A 6-month industrial placement helps give the student practical context for some of the material already learnt and will provide a stimulus in the final year of learning</li></ul>

<ul><li>​The Economics &amp; Finance stream on the BBS (Hons) program provides students with the opportunity to specialise in Economics and Finance for the final two years of their degree, taking modules such as Financial Economics, Economic Policy Issues, and Investments </li><li>The stream provides students with skills that are highly in demand in the market and provides a great platform for postgraduate studies. In Semester 6 students will be given an opportunity to participate in one of the following: International Placement, Work Placement, Start-Up Lab, or Teaching Skills</li><li>This stream applies economics and finance concepts to key contemporary issues such as Brexit, Crypto currencies, and economic crises. Students are given the opportunity of testing theories on real-world data</li><li>The financial services sector is the largest employer of graduates from WIT’s business school. The sector is expanding rapidly and one-third of jobs are created outside of Dublin</li><li>Graduates of the stream have successfully obtained employment in some of the largest Financial Services firms in the world such as Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Citi, Bank of America, AIG, European Central Bank, OECD, PWC, and KPMG</li></ul>

<ul><li>​Human Resource management is working with and managing people. The Human Resource stream offers a professional qualification that develops the skills, knowledge and competencies required of Human Resource Professionals today </li><li>The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The stream covers all areas of human resource management (HRM), employee development, employee wellbeing, and employment relations developing links with HRM and the broader business environment</li><li>The modules balance practical Human Resource Management skills that can be applied in the everyday operational role of Human Resource professionals and developing the strategic competencies for progression into more senior management roles</li><li>HRM graduates can access opportunities in all sectors across the public and private sector as all major organisations have a HR department. There is progression and growth through a variety of roles such as: HR administrators, HR generalists and HR managers, recruitment consultants, trainers and training and development managers, benefits managers, HR consultants, health and safety officers</li><li>In Semester 6 students will be given an opportunity to participate in one of the following: International Placement, Work Placement, Start-Up Lab, or Teaching Skills</li></ul>

Waterford Institute of Technology

All Courses

BBS (Hons) Management

BBS (Hons) Accounting

BBS (Hons) Marketing

BEng (Hons) Sustainable Energy Engineering

BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering

BEng (Hons) Electrical Engineering

BBS (Hons) Economics & Finance

BBS (Hons) Human Resource Management