Course Title: Bachelor of Business in International Business
Are you extroverted and adventurous, and interested in communicating and engaging with other cultures? Then you should jump at the opportunity to study International Business at home and abroad. The course will provide you with the skills and attributes necessary to succeed in business anywhere in the world, reducing the barriers to travel and opening a world of career opportunities at home and overseas. A wide range of subjects are covered, from Economics Fundamentals, Leadership, Business Information Systems and Organisational Behaviour to Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Intercultural Studies and Global Marketing. Languages are core to this course and are studied for the duration of the course. The choice of French, German, or Spanish will equip you to live and work internationally.
Study Abroad Opportunities
In Year 3, students have the option to spend a semester or a full year studying at a partner University in France, Germany, Spain or Canada under the Erasmus course. Students who opt not to go on Erasmus for a full academic year follow the third year of the International Business course during which they have the opportunity to study a second language at beginner level in addition to their major language.
IT Requirements
Students on this course will be required to have a medium spec computer/laptop (i.e. able to run Win 10, an AV solution and Office comfortably. It should be able to use Wi-fi and camera in order to attend online classes, and use other software such as SPSS, Adobe Connect; e.g. Latitude 5510; Latitude 5410;
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Applicants who wish to apply for advanced entry to Year 2 must provide evidence that they have met the learning outcomes for Year 1 through previous study at Level 6, 7, 8 or equivalent. In certain cases, those who hold a QQI FET Level 6 qualification, or who have other relevant educational and/or work experience equivalent to Year 1 of an undergraduate course, maybe considered for advanced entry. Please send a copy of your transcript and award to the CAO to support your application.
- Recruitment
- Management Consultants
- Customer Service Managers
- Logistics
- Investor Services
- Sales Support
- Financial Services
Graduates of this course have gone on to work in International Finance, Global Marketing, European Sales, Human Resources, Management, and e-Business. As a graduate of International Business, the world really is your oyster!
Semester 1
- Fundamentals of Economics: Micro Economics [Mandatory]
- Business Mathematics & Statistics 1 [Mandatory]
- Accounting [Mandatory]
- Skills for Success in Higher Education [Mandatory]
- Leading Modern Enterprises [Mandatory]
- French PLC 1a [Elective]
- German Ab Initio 1a [Elective]
- German PLC 1a [Elective]
- Spanish Ab Initio 1a [Elective]
- Spanish PLC 1a [Elective]
- French Ab Initio 1a [Elective]
- English for Academic Purposes1 [Elective]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Financial Accounting [Mandatory]
- Principles of Marketing [Mandatory]
- European Studies [Mandatory]
- Electronic Commerce [Mandatory]
- French for Business 2a [Elective]
- German for Business 2a [Elective]
- Spanish for Business 2a [Elective]
- English for Business Purposes 1 [Elective]
- French for Business 2a [Elective]
- German for Business 2a [Elective]
- Spanish for Business 2a [Elective]
- English for Business Purposes 1 [Elective]
Semester 2
- Information Management [Mandatory]
- Introductio to Management & Cost Accounting [Mandatory]
- International Economic & Public Policy [Mandatory]
- Marketing Communications [Mandatory]
- French for Business 2b [Elective]
- German for Business 2b [Elective]
- Spanish for Business 2b [Elective]
- French Language Culture & Society 2b [Elective]
- German Language Culture & Society 2b [Elective]
- Spanish Language Culture & Society 2b [Elective]
- English for Business Purposes 2 [Elective]
- Contemporary Irish Culture & Society [Elective]
Semester 1
- Financial Management 1 [Mandatory]
- Business Systems Analysis [Mandatory]
- Organisational Behaviour [Mandatory]
- Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship [Mandatory]
- French for Business 3a [Elective]
- German for Business 3a [Elective]
- Spanish for Business 3a [Elective]
- Intercultural Studies 1 [Elective]
Semester 2
Please note, there is no advanced entry to this course.
On successful completion, you’ll be eligible for the final year of Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business (Level 8).