BSC BUSINESS WITH SPORT SCIENCE

Keen on a career in the diverse range of businesses across sports, exercise and well-being? As the only programme that lets you combine a full business degree with sports science, MH412 is the degree for you.

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Qualification
Bachelor Of Science Degree
CAO Points
451
CAO/MU Apply code
MH412
Award Type and NFQ level
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
Study Mode
Full time
Closing Date
01 February 2027
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Overview

Choose the only programme that allows students to combine a full business degree with sports science. MH412 provides you with the unique option of combining Business with sports related content - from practical exercise skills to the science behind human performance and well-being.

If your ambition is to work in the growing and diverse range of businesses in the area of sports, exercise and well-being, this is the degree for you.

At the end of second year, you have the opportunity to undertake an accredited business work placement (subject to availability), in Ireland or abroad, which is your chance to put learning into practice and which significantly improves employability upon graduation.

Alternatively students can pursue Erasmus/Study abroad at the end of the second year.

The sports, exercise and well-being sector is one of the largest service industries in Ireland and globally. Ranging from small to large enterprises, many are run by sports professionals. These businesses need graduates who can understand:

  • both the science and practicalities of the sports and exercise sector
  • the fundamentals of how to create value and make a profit - via services and solutions that meet a variety of customers’ needs

Course structure

Duration: 4 years with placement or Erasmus/Study Abroad

First year

  • 30 credits of Business - providing a foundational knowledge of business
  • 15 credits of Sports Science modules
  • 15 credits of another first year subject (from groups 1, 3 or 4)

Second year

  • Business in second year is about learning the functional capabilities of your subject, including some optional choices
  • 20 credits of sports science modules

Optional additional year

Work placement or study abroad year between second and final year and graduate after the fourth year. The University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive. Students who choose to take the year 3 placement option will be required to undergo background check by the National Vetting Bureau in advance of this placement.

Final year

  • In your business subject this is the year in which you will develop your understanding of the strategic aspects of running a business or service, as well as advanced skills in your chosen business subject.
  • 20 credits of sports science modules

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
Important: The information on this page is for prospective students, MU current students and staff should use Programme Directory.

Year 1

MN1SF30 - Business

Credits: 30  |  Compulsory

Business modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

AC155

7.5

1

Y

MN151

7.5

1

Y

MN155

7.5

2

Y

MN161

7.5

2

Y

SN1F15 - Sport Science

Credits: 15  |  Compulsory

Sport Science modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SN158

5

1

Y

SN162

5

1

Y

SN153

5

2

Y

AN1V30 - Anthropology

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

Anthropology modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

AN169

7.5

2

Y

AN167

7.5

1

Y

AN170

7.5

2

N

AN171

7.5

1

N

EC1F15 - Economics

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Economics modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EC103

7.5

2

Y

EC101

7.5

1

Y

EN1V30 - English

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

English modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EN106

7.5

1

N

EN107

7.5

2

N

EN101

7.5

1

Y

EN102

7.5

2

Y

FN1F15 - Finance

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Finance modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EC103

7.5

2

Y

EC101

7.5

1

Y

GY1V30 - Geography

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

Geography modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

GY161

7.5

1

N

GY162

7.5

2

N

GY151

7.5

1

N

GY152

7.5

2

N

GN1F15 - German For Non-Beginners

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

German For Non-Beginners modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

GN181

7.5

1

Y

GN182

7.5

2

Y

KD1V30 - International Development

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

International Development modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

KD156

7.5

2

Y

KD158

7.5

2

N

KD159

7.5

1

N

KD157

7.5

1

Y

LW1V30 - Law

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

Law modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

LW158

5

2

N

LW152

5

1

N

LW157

5

2

Y

LW155

2.5

1

Y

LW156

2.5

2

Y

LW153

2.5

1

N

LW151

5

1

Y

LW177

2.5

2

N

MS1F15 - Mathematical Studies

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Mathematical Studies modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MT105A

7.5

1

Y

ST122

5

2

Y

MT112A

2.5

2

Y

MU1TF15 - Music Technology

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Music Technology modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MU159

7.5

2

Y

MU158

7.5

1

Y

NG1V30 - Nua-Ghaeilge

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

Nua-Ghaeilge modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

NG154

7.5

1

N

NG153

7.5

2

N

NG151

7.5

1

Y

NG152

7.5

2

Y

PH1F15 - Philosophy

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Philosophy modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

PH157

7.5

2

Y

PH156

7.5

1

Y

SK1US2 - Universal Critical Skills

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Universal Critical Skills modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SK105X

7.5

2

N

SK105Y

7.5

2

N

SK1USK - Universal Critical Skills

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Universal Critical Skills modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SK1051

7.5

1

N

SK1061

7.5

2

N

SK3USK - Universal Critical Skills

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Universal Critical Skills modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SK1053

7.5

1

N

SK1063

7.5

2

N

SK4USK - Universal Critical Skills

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Universal Critical Skills modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SK1054

7.5

1

N

SK1064

7.5

2

N

Year 2

MN2BMJ - Business (Management)

Credits: 40  |  Compulsory

Business (Management) modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MN228

5

1

N

AC208

2.5

1

Y

MN229

5

2

N

MN217

5

2

Y

MN232

5

2

N

MN220

5

1

Y

MN215

5

1

N

MN224

5

2

N

MN204

5

2

Y

MN230

5

1

N

EC204M

2.5

1

Y

AC211

5

2

N

MN203

5

2

N

MN212

5

1

Y

MN211

5

1

N

HY2006

5

2

N

SN2MI - Sport Science

Credits: 20  |  Compulsory

Sport Science modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SN252

5

1

Y

SN260

5

2

Y

SN254

5

2

Y

SN259

5

1

Y

Year 3

MN3BMJ - Business (Management)

Credits: 40  |  Compulsory

Business (Management) modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MN362

5

2

N

MN342

5

2

N

MN356

5

1

N

MN343

5

1

N

MN312

5

2

N

MN365

5

2

N

MN305

5

2

N

MN323

5

2

N

MN313

5

1

N

MN304

5

1

N

MN322

5

1

N

MN317

5

2

N

MN329

5

1

N

MN325

5

1

Y

MN340

5

1

Y

MN363

5

2

Y

MN341

5

2

Y

MN360

5

2

Y

SN3MI - Sport Science

Credits: 20  |  Compulsory

Sport Science modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

SN351

5

1

Y

SN356

5

1

Y

SN260

5

2

Y

SN355

5

1

Y

After Graduation

This is a rapidly growing sector, and there is a demand for graduates that bridge the fields of business and sports. Graduates that have both a deep insight into how to create value for businesses (through business skills) and the science of sports exercise find roles in:

  • large multinational employers in graduate programmes
  • public service roles
  • small and medium sized organisations where you are able to work on contributing to the businesses, domestically and globally
  • the sports and exercise market - from small local enterprises to large companies that operate sporting enterprises or that supply services to the sports, exercise and health sectors
  • Many enjoy sporting activities, but sports and exercise are well known to have mental and physiological benefits. In combination with the business modules, this programme will allow students to understand how sports and exercise can impact on health, allowing graduates to explore how this can be translated into new services and solutions.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Applicants

Required to present 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics.

DARE

Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is an alternative entry route to third level education for school-leavers whose disability affected their second level education.

HEAR

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a pathway to third level education for school-leavers from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Contact the Access Office for more information on these access routes.

This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.

Entry requirements table

Subject

Required

Ordinary Level Grade

Higher Level Grade

Irish

Yes

O6

H7

English

Yes

O6

H7

Language

No

N/A

N/A

Mathematics

Yes

O4

H7

Science

No

N/A

N/A

* This course requires 3 additional subjects.

  1. EU / EFTA Applicants - Further information can be found by navigating to our EU/EFTA applicant information page.
  2. International Applicants - International (Non-EU) applicants for undergraduate programmes submit their application online via our online application portal. Applications open on 14th October 2026 and close on 1st July 2027. For further information, please navigate to our International applicant page.

Mature applicant information

Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1 January in the year of entry.

For part-time degrees the mature age is 21.

Visit our mature applicant information page - tab 3 on this page outlines application steps for this degree.

Mature applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia) and require support for any required written exercise/interview/online video audition which may form part of your application assessment, you must complete an online request form and submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2027. Applications for alternative examination accommodation cannot be considered after this deadline.

Visit the Access Office for more information on available supports and required documentation.

Mature applicant deadline: 01 February 2027

How to apply

Apply online to the CAO (Central Applications Office)

The application process depends on the type of applicant you are.

Categories of applicant:

  • School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
  • Mature students (23 years or older by 1 January in the year of entry/21 years if part-time)
  • EU/EFTA/UK students
  • International students (outside the EU)
  • QQI (Further Education) students
  • Transferring students
  • Deferring students

Learn more about undergraduate applications and access routes.

Got a question about this course?

Maynooth University School of Business
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/business

Maynooth University Department of Sport Science and Nutrition
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sport-science-and-nutrition

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