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Business - International Business

Higher Education Direct Entry
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The Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business is an innovative, challenging business degree programme that will enable you to pursue a successful career as a professional, giving you a global focus, exposing you to key ideas and new thinking that is essential for enterprises that trade internationally.

Award Name Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 8 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) Major QQI Level 8 NFQ
Course Provider:
Location:
Dublin City Centre
Attendance Options:
Daytime, Evening, Full time, Part time
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
60 ECTS

Duration

1 Academic year.
Study Mode: Full-time or Part-time
Delivery: Face to Face

Entry Requirements

A Level 7 business qualification or a Level 8 qualification in any other discipline or equivalent with relevant work experience is required for this programme.


English Language Requirements

Candidates whose first language is not English may be required to sit the Dorset College English Competency Test.

The following meets the English language entry requirements for this programme:

IELTS 6.0/ B2+ CEFR or equivalent.
PTE Academic computer-based English language test.
PTE Test 50 points is equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
TOEIC - 700-720 points is equivalent to an IELTS 6.0.

Careers / Further progression

Stand out in today's challenging job market with a combination of professional business experience and a strong foundation in the subject areas that provide wide opportunities for employment.

Job Role examples include:

Marketing Manager
Project Manager
Marketing Executive
Business Advisor
Supply Chain Manager
Social Media Specialist
Strategic Management
Financial Analyst

Progression
Graduates are eligible to progress to a Master’s Degree in Business or a related area at one of the Universities or Institutes of Technology.

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Further information

Start Date:
September 2023
January 2024

Mature applicants who are over 23 years of age on January 1st (year of entry) may be deemed eligible to take the course depending on their prior learning and work experience, general education standard, and commitment to the course.

Why take this course?
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business Degree is an innovative, challenging degree programme that will enable you to pursue a successful career as a business professional, giving you a global focus and exposing you to key ideas and new thinking that is essential for enterprises that trade internationally.

This programme will enable you to develop your academic, intellectual and personal development skills and knowledge which will prepare you for work as professionals who develop, lead and sustain business organisations on a national and international basis.

We provide you with a diverse and dynamic environment where you will learn from highly qualified industry-experienced academic lecturers and guest speakers. This will enable you to develop the knowledge and interpersonal communication skills you will need to thrive as a professional in international business.

What will you experience
Throughout this programme you will have the opportunity to meet and learn from industry experts with extensive experience in multinational organisations as you prepare to launch an international career in business.

You will enjoy a high-quality educational experience with professional lecturers in modern classrooms with full multi-media facilities.

A culturally diverse community of learners from all over the world offering a wide variety of perspectives and experiences that will enable you to develop an international outlook and thrive as a professional.

1 Academic Year
Personal and Professional Development BB8 801 ECTS: 5
Doing Business in Global Markets BB8 802 ECTS: 5
Corporate Governance and Business Ethics BB8 803 ECTS: 5
Project Management BB8 804 ECTS: 5
Business Research Methodology BB8 805 ECTS: 10
Strategic Management BB8 806 ECTS: 10
International Marketing BB8 807 ECTS: 5
Global Sales Management BB8 808 ECTS: 5

Plus any Two Electives from:
Global Operations & Supply Chain Management BB8 809 ECTS: 5
e-Business and Digital Marketing Strategy BB8 810 ECTS: 5
International Human Resource Management BB8 811 ECTS: 5
International Financial Management BB8 812 ECTS: 5

A combination of module appropriate assessment methods will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes on the course including group work, presentations and business reports.

Main Campus
Dorset College,
7 & 8 Belvedere Place,
Mountjoy Square,
Dublin 1,
D01 Y2P3
Admissions / Reception
+353 (1) 5746850
info@dorset.ie

Course Provider:
Location:
Dublin City Centre
Attendance Options:
Daytime, Evening, Full time, Part time
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
60 ECTS