Key information for Higher Certificate in Business with Law

Code: SE421 | Level: 6 | Duration: 2 Years | Delivery: Fulltime | Credits: 120

Location for Higher Certificate in Business with Law

Location: Carlow | Campus: Kilkenny Road

Application Information for Higher Certificate in Business with Law

Next Intake: Rolling Intake | Application Status: Open | Fee Information Link: /current-students/fees-and-grants/fees/undergraduate-fees

International Applicants information for Higher Certificate in Business with Law

International Application Status: Open | Application Information Link: https://www.setu.ie/global/study-at-setu/applying-to-setu | International Fees Link: https://www.setu.ie/current-students/fees-and-grants/fees/global-fees

What modules are taught in Higher Certificate in Business with Law?

Year 1 Modules: Business Financial Accounting 1 (M), Quantitative Techniques 1 (M), Microeconomics (M), IT for Business 1 (M), The Irish Legal System 1 (M), Introduction to Law and Legal Research 1 (M), Business Financial Accounting 2 (M), Data Analysis for Business 1 (M), Quantitative Techniques 2 (M), Macroeconomics (M), The Irish Legal System 2 (M), Introduction to Law and Legal Research 2 (M) | Year 2 Modules: Contract Law 1 (M), Tort Law 1 (M), Management 1 (M), Introduction to Marketing (M), Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 (E), Constitutional Law 1 (E), Human Resource Management 1 (E), Business Cost Accounting (E), Contract Law 2 (M), Tort Law 2 (M), Management 2 (M), Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 (E), Macroeconomy of Ireland (E), Contemporary Marketing Practice (E), Income Tax and Corporation Tax (E), Supply Chain Management (E), Constitutional Law 2 (E), Human Resource Management 2 (E), Business Management Accounting (E)

What are the entry requirements for Higher Certificate in Business with Law?

What are the minimum entry requirements?5 subjects: O6/H7English or Irish: O6/H7Mathematics: O6/H7

SE421 Carlow

Higher Certificate in Business

Business with Law

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Programme Overview

The Higher Certificate in Business with Law is a broad, foundation-level course designed to introduce students to the closely interconnected worlds of commerce and legal practice. In today's global economy, commercial enterprises face complex regulatory frameworks and international trade policies, while legal practice continuously adapts to evolving business structures. This programme provides an ideal pathway for students interested in both disciplines who want a strong legal emphasis within a business context before committing to a specific specialism.

Practical Learning & Flexible Progression

The course is built for maximum academic and career flexibility. After completing the foundation modules across the first two years, students can choose to continue along the combined business and law route for four years, or transfer directly into a dedicated business or law specialism. Additionally, the programme awards a Higher Certificate upon completion of Year 2, providing a recognized qualification for immediate entry into the workforce or direct progression into Level 7 and Level 8 degree pathways.

Coursework

The curriculum introduces fundamental legal concepts alongside core commercial operations across Years 1 and 2:

Core Business Fundamentals: Establishing foundational knowledge in management, organizational behavior, business communications, and commercial operations.
Essential Legal Systems & Concepts: Exploring core legal principles relevant to enterprise, including contract law, corporate regulation, and legal frameworks governing business practices.
Regulatory & Trade Context: Understanding government regulations, compliance requirements, and international trade policy impacts on corporate entities.

Career Opportunities

Graduates earn a foundation-level qualification that provides entry into entry-level corporate or legal administrative roles, alongside direct academic progression routes:

Legal Assistant & Practice Administrator
Corporate Compliance & Regulatory Support Officer
Business Administrator & Operations Associate
Progression to Level 7 / Level 8 Degrees in Business or Law

Upon completion of the two-year programme, graduates possess a versatile foundation in both commercial management and legal principles, leaving them well-prepared to enter employment or progress into specialized degree studies.

Year 1

Semester 1	Semester 2
Business Financial Accounting 1 (M)	Business Financial Accounting 2 (M)
Quantitative Techniques 1 (M)	Data Analysis for Business 1 (M)
Microeconomics (M)	Quantitative Techniques 2 (M)
IT for Business 1 (M)	Macroeconomics (M)
The Irish Legal System 1 (M)	The Irish Legal System 2 (M)
Introduction to Law and Legal Research 1 (M)	Introduction to Law and Legal Research 2 (M)

M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject

Year 2

Semester 3	Semester 4
Contract Law 1 (M)	Contract Law 2 (M)
Tort Law 1 (M)	Tort Law 2 (M)
Management 1 (M)	Management 2 (M)
Introduction to Marketing (M)	Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 (E)
Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 (E)	Macroeconomy of Ireland (E)
Constitutional Law 1 (E)	Contemporary Marketing Practice (E)
Human Resource Management 1 (E)	Income Tax and Corporation Tax (E)
Business Cost Accounting (E)	Supply Chain Management (E)
	Constitutional Law 2 (E)
	Human Resource Management 2 (E)
	Business Management Accounting (E)

M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject

What are the minimum entry requirements?

5 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7

What follow-on study opportunities are available?

Graduates can progress to Year 3 of the Business with Law (Honours) Degree course (SE403) or Year 2 of the Bachelor of Laws LLB (SE405). Graduates may also progress to Bachelor of Business Degrees (SE414 and SE401).

What will I be able to do when I finish the course?

Graduates will be qualified to work as fully-trained legal executives or can also pursue careers in law, banking, stockbroking, Supply Chain, Marketing, Human Resource Management journalism, property management, taxation, accounting and many other areas.