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Digital Business and Innovation

Dublin City University · 4-year course
€32,000 Starting salary
78.4% 5-year ROI
3.4y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Digital Business and Innovation at Dublin City University has a 5-year ROI of 78.4%, with graduates earning around €46,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DC241) was 468 (2025).

Digital Business and Innovation graduates from Dublin City University report a graduate employment rate of around 89%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Digital Business and Innovation graduates include Tech multinationals.

Slower to recover investment, but still provides positive returns over time.

By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Digital Business and Innovation graduates from Dublin City University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 13% less than the national average.

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