Galway Business School is the premier private business school in the west of Ireland. GBS was founded in 2000 and since then has been providing students from all over the world with quality higher education qualifications which are recognised internationally. Our various courses are accredited by the University of Wales, Edexcel, FETAC and the Institute of Commercial Management.

Galway Business School works in co-operation with a number of validating bodies in Ireland and the UK ensuring that all programmes are recognised nationally and internationally. The development and implementation of open learning approaches within GBS enables students to define individual study pathways, supported by appropriate guidance and counselling.

We have a growing range of employment-focused evening programmes providing wider access to lifelong learning and training opportunities, tailored to students at different stages of their lives who are at risk of seeing their skills overtaken by rapid change.

Choosing a course at GBS can provide you with a number of advantages which will make your studying experience a central part of your future success:

• Internationally recognised qualifications: We offer students qualifications recognised both in Ireland and internationally. Our BA Honours in  Business Administration is validated and awarded by the University of Wales. This, along with Irish and UK government accreditations means that you can use your GBS qualification wherever your career takes you.
• Flexible courses - we offer full and part time course options with a range of progression routes
• Excellent pastoral care and facilities in our purpose-built building
• Supportive teaching staff and fellow students

Our staff are available to meet and discuss prospective students’ needs and requirements to ensure students get the most from their education. Classes are a mix of ages and nationalities and we foster an environment of support which builds students’ confidence along with their life skills and academic qualifications. GBS has experience of helping students achieve success by providing high quality academic courses with flexible schedules. We have designed our programmes so that students may balance study commitments with their careers. Students are supported by lecturing staff and pastoral services throughout their course of study. Our students not only achieve excellent results but also develop their soft skills, including leadership, inter-communicative and negotiation skills.  We encourage students to draw on previous education and life experience to enhance the learning process.