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DC110

Business Studies International

Course Details

CAO Code:
DC110
Course Type:
Undergraduate
NFQ Level:
8 - Please see www.qqi.ie for further information
Placement:
Yes
Delivery Modes
Full-Time
Minimum Points
496
Duration
Four Years
Phone:
+353 (0) 1
700 5265

If your ambition is to have a career in business that gives you international opportunities, then this course could be for you.

 

Overview

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If your ambition is to have a career in business that gives you international opportunities, then this course could be for you.

The Business Studies degree course gives you an introduction to the foundations of business and allows you to specialise in areas such as economics, management, finance, marketing, HR or business analytics.

International Opportunities
The course not only allows you to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a career in business, it also offers you an exciting intercultural experience and the chance to master another language.  

The four-year course gives you the chance to spend a year at one of DCU’s partner universities in Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico or Spain. 

DCU People

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Laura Foody
Student

Everything is taught from the ground up, so there’s no requirement to have studied business subjects for your Leaving Cert, which is comforting to know.


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Dr Gary Sinclair
Staff

The programme is designed to create globally competent business leaders responding to the skills gaps highlighted both locally and internationally.


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Careers & Further Options

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Careers

Your combination of business experience, cultural awareness, language proficiency and international experience will be particularly attractive to employers. You’ll be able to choose from a host of paths, including:

Human Resource Management
International Finance
International Marketing Management
Management Consultancy
International Marketing
International Management
International Human Resource Management
International Finance

DCU graduates are highly sought after by employers. Our Graduates work in environments ranging from large multinationals to SMEs, family businesses and start-ups across every sector.

DCU Careers Service has a number of learning and development initiatives in place for our students, giving them the skills they need for a successful career path.

Go to our Careers site to find out more about career planning, our mentorship programme, skills development and online resources for students when working on CVs and making applications.

Entry Requirements

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In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply: Minimum of O4 or H6 in Mathematics and minimum of H4 in a language other than English or Irish.

Students must choose a language option upon entry into the programme,
French or German or Spanish (Intermediate Level)
or
Chinese or Japanese (Beginners Level)

Students who choose French/German or Spanish must have a minimum of H4 in the language they wish to study.
Students who choose Chinese and Japanese - no language requirement  

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply: GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE C Mathematics and GCE A Level C in a language other than English or Irish.

Please note, for Entry September 2022, Students must choose a language option upon entry into the programme,
French or German or Spanish (Intermediate Level)
or
Chinese or Japanese (Beginners Level)

Students who choose French/German or Spanish must have a minimum of GCE A Level C in the language they wish to study.
Students who choose Chinese and Japanese - no language requirement  

Please visit our Admissions webpage for details on course requirements or how to apply to DCU.

Please visit our QQI FET webpage for details on DCU courses, open days, campus tours or school visits.

To apply to DCU, please visit www.cao.ie.

Holders of a Higher Certificate/National Certificate in Business Studies with Merit or Distinction who can demonstrate competence in French, German, Spanish, Japanese or Chinese commensurate with one year full-time post-leaving certificate study may be considered for admission into second year. 

International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. Click here for further information on international applications.

Course Structure

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  • Management Accounting 
  • Microeconomics 
  • Global Business Environment 
  • Critical Thinking for Business 
  • Learning Innovation for Enterprise 
  • Business Analytics 
  • Marketing Language and Cultural Modules (French/ German/Spanish/Japanese/Chinese)
  • Psychology in Organisations 
  • Operations Management 
  • Financial Management 
  • Industrial Economics 
  • Business Analytics 
  • The Innovators Toolkit 
  • Critical Thinking for Business 
  • The Changing Customer 
  • Financial Accounting 
  • Economics 
  • Language and Cultural Modules (French/ German/Spanish/ Japanese/Chinese)

Year Abroad in DCU’s partner universities in Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico or Spain

  • Language and Cultural Modules (French/ German/Spanish/Japanese/Chinese) 
  • Choice of Specialism

Final-year students specialise in one of the following areas: 

  • Business Economics 
  • Finance 
  • Human Resource Management 
  • Management
  • Marketing

For more information on the course structure click here

Fees and Funding

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Fees

Student Contribution
€3,043 per annum
EU Status Fee
€6,250 per annum
Non EU Fee
€15,000 per annum

How To Apply

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Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February or 1st May

To apply for this programme:
Candidates should apply directly here. Here's a quick step by step guide if you need help with your application.

Please provide 

  • Academic Transcripts for each and every year of study with English translation, if applicable.
  • If applicable, provide evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements.  Please see link http://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis up to 1st July. All Non-EU candidates are advised to apply early, as places are limited.

 

All mature applicants apply through the CAO by 1st February. For further information and for special application procedures for mature students, please click here

Applications are made via the CAO Advanced Entry route which will open on the 6th November to 1st July.

Candidates required to apply through the CAO can apply online at www.cao.ie
 

Life On Campus

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DCU Glasnevin Campus

FAQs

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What is the difference between Global Business and Business Studies International?

Here are the 5 main differences:

1.         CAO Points Needed
One of the first things a CAO student will be concerned about!  The points for each Global Business course are generally higher than for Business Studies International. The exact difference will of course vary each year.

2.       Amount of time spent abroad
In Business Studies International you spend your first 2 years in DCU then your third year in a partner University. After your third year abroad you will return to DCU for your fourth year.          

In Global Business you spend your first two years at DCU and then spend 3rd and 4th year abroad with your partner university in the country that speaks your chosen language.

3.       Two Degrees
A big difference between International and Global is that with Global Business you receive two degrees, one from DCU and one from the college in your chosen country, whereas with International you will get a degree from DCU only.

This is one of the big plus points for Global Business.  Having two degrees from two universities in two different countries will definitely help you stand out from the crowd when looking for a job after graduation!

4.       Languages available
With Business Studies International you have the option of studying one of French, Spanish, German, Chinese or Japanese.

With Global Business there are three languages available. They are French, Spanish and German.

With Business Studies International you must study one of the five languages I’ve mentioned along with all of your business modules.

However with Global Business, if French, Spanish or German don’t do it for you then you can do Global Business USA or Canada where the study of a language is not compulsory.

5.       Work Placements
Global Business students undertake two paid internships during their four year degree. There’s a four month internship in Ireland during 2nd year and then a 6 month internship in your 3rd year in the country you are studying in.

Having two work placements in two different countries gives you an advantage over graduates of other business courses nationwide.