Tell me about DBS
Independent third-level institution with over 9,000 students. Located in Dublin city centre with main campus sites on Aungier Street and South Great George's Street.
Undergraduate and postgraduate courses include business, accounting, IT, arts, psychology, law, journalism, marketing, digital media and film studies.
Why change to DBS?
– Smaller class sizes.
– You're paying good money for it so DBS, like most private colleges, tends to be flexible in terms of meeting students' needs.
– City centre campus with good transport links and enjoyable nightlife.
Why not change?
– Courses lack the prestige of those on offer in larger universities, particularly nearby Trinity College.
– The selection of clubs and societies isn't huge.
– The college is very small, so you're stuck with everyone knowing you.
Changes since February?
Business degree programmes at DBS have undergone a review, ensuring all modules taught are up to date and are reflective of the current business environment. Programmes also now contain a new "employability pillar" which runs throughout the duration of the degree.
What's the advice from DBS?
Business information systems and cloud computing, as well as marketing with digital media, are two courses with high demand for graduates and good career prospects.
Most popular CAO courses in 2012
BA (Hons) in Psychology; BA (Hons) in Marketing (event management), and BA (Hons) in Social Science.
What courses have declined in popularity?
In common with all third-level colleges, demand for law courses has fallen in recent years.
DBS in three words: More than business.
