Overview
NFQ Level 8, Major Award
The BSc (Hons) (International Business with Languages) is a four-year, full-time undergraduate programme leading to the award of a BSc (Hons).
First Year - International Business with Languages
First Year is only offered to students who entered prior to 2024/25 and who did not progress to Second Year in 2024/25.
To be admitted to the First University Examination in International Business with Languages, a student must have satisfactorily attended modules to the value of 60 credits.
In addition to the General Regulations for passing the year, to progress to Year 2 of the BSc (Hons) (International Business with Languages), Beginner students must pass CH1001 (10 credits) and Non-Beginners must pass CH2103 (10 credits).
Second Year - International Business with Languages
Second Year is only offered to students who entered prior to 2024/25.
No student may register for the Second Year programme of study until the First University Examination in International Business with Languages has been passed. Second Year consists of international business modules to the value of 40 credits and Language modules to the value of 20 credits from the same Language subject studied in First Year. To be admitted to the Second University Examination in International Business with Languages, a student must have satisfactorily attended modules to the value of 60 credits.
In addition to the General Regulations for passing the year, to progress to Year Three of the BSc (Hons) (International Business with Languages), Beginner students must pass module CH2103 (10 credits) and Non-Beginners must pass module CH3021 (10 credits).
Third Year - International Business with Languages
Third Year is only offered to students who entered prior to 2024/25.
This full academic year is spent pursuing approved programmes of study abroad at an institution approved by the Programme Academic Board of Studies. Programmes taken will be validated by the host institution. To fulfil requirements for the successful completion of this year, a student must achieve a pass standard, as applied by the host institution. Students must take the equivalent of 60 credits at their host university. A pass/fail judgment shall be submitted to the Autumn Examination Board, UCC.
Students who do not achieve a pass standard in their approved programme of study abroad will be required to repeat the academic year in UCC.
Fourth Year - International Business with Languages
Fourth Year is only offered to students who entered prior to 2024/25.
No student may register for the Fourth Year programme of study until the Third University Examination in International Business with Languages has been passed. To be admitted to the Fourth University Examination in International Business with Languages a student must have satisfactorily attended the following modules to the value of 60 credits.
In addition to the General Regulations for passing the year, to pass Year Four of the BSc (Hons) (International Business with Languages), students must pass CH3018 (10 credits) i.e. compensation does not apply.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| AC1102 | Financial Accounting | 5 |
| BU1001 | Professional Development for International Business | 5 |
| BU1002 | Business and Economic Decision-Making | 5 |
| EC1202 | Economic Reasoning for Business | 5 |
| IS1001 | Digital Foundations for International Business | 5 |
| LW1108 | Introduction to the Legal System | 5 |
| MG1004 | Principles of Management and Organization | 5 |
| MG1006 | Principles of Marketing in International Environments | 5 |
| 20 |
| |
| Chinese Language (Mandarin) I
and Chinese Culture and Society - Level 1 | |
| 2 | |
| Chinese Culture and Society - Level 1
and Modern Chinese Business Language - Level 2 | |
| |
| AC2200 | Introduction to Management Accounting | 5 |
| BU2002 | Responsible Leadership and Communication | 5 |
| EC2008 | The International Economy | 5 |
| FE2015 | Sustainable International Business | 5 |
| IS2001 | Analytics for International Business | 5 |
| LW1109 | Introduction to Business Law | 5 |
| MG2005 | International Business | 5 |
| MG2009 | Research Methods for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis | 5 |
| 20 |
| |
| An Introduction to Business in China (10) | |
| Wars and Revolutions - China in the 19th and 20th Century (10) |
| Modern Chinese Business Language - Level 2 (10) | |
| |
| An Introduction to Business in China (10) | |
| Wars and Revolutions - China in the 19th and 20th Century (10) |
| Chinese Language (Mandarin) Level 2.5 (10) | |
| 60 |
| |
| |
| Investment Appraisal (5) | |
| Introduction to Pricing Assets and Valuation (5) | |
| Economics and Markets after the Crisis (5) | |
| Co-operative Business and Sustainable Rural Economies (5) | |
| International Politics (5) | |
| European Government and Politics (5) | |
| Commercial Law: Intellectual Property Law and Finance (5) | |
| Consumer Behaviour and Sustainable Consumption (5) | |
| Marketing Communications (5) | |
| AI & Data-Enhanced Strategies for Social Media Marketing (5) | |
| |
| Chinese Language (Mandarin) Level 2.5 (10) | |
| |
| Chinese Society in the 21st century (10) | |
| The Sinosphere: China and “Chineseness” in Transnational Asian Politics, Culture (10) | |
| Business and Globalisation in China (10) | |
| |
| BU4001 | International Business Strategy Capstone | 10 |
| 1 | 30 |
| Accounting in Business | |
| Financial Reporting 1 2 | |
| Financial Reporting 2 3 | |
| Growth and Development in a Global Economy | |
| Strategic Economic Consultancy | |
| Innovation and Technology | |
| Global Food Policy | |
| Grocery Shopper Behaviour and Food Retail Marketing | |
| International Food Business | |
| Global Governance | |
| Contemporary Debates in the EU | |
| Economic Law of the European Union | |
| Company Law | |
| Entrepreneurial Business Start-Ups | |
| International Brand Strategy | |
| International Marketing Management | |
| Digital Marketing for International Marketplaces | |
| |
| CH3018 | Modern Chinese Language for International Business | 10 |
| 10 |
| The Sinosphere: China and “Chineseness” in Transnational Asian Politics, Culture (10) | |
| Business and Globalisation in China (10) | |
| Ethnicity, Class and Gender in China (10) | |
| Total Credits | 240 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc (Hons) (International Business with Languages) (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Communicate and work effectively to a professional standard;
- Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills associated with effective practice;
- Engage in the application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
- Communicate effectively in their chosen language;
- Demonstrate an appreciation of culture and the business environment in an international context;
- Demonstrate personal and professional readiness for a related career.
