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
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 HS1101 (15 credits) and Non-Beginners must pass HS1030 (5 credits) and HS1102 (10 credits).
Second Year - International Business with Languages
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 3 of the BSc (Hons) (International Business with Languages), students must pass HS2101 (10 credits) or HS2102 (10 credits).
Third Year - International Business with Languages
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.
Fourth Year - International Business with Languages
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 modules to the value of 60 credits.
In addition to the General Regulations for passing the year, to pass Year 4 of the BSc (Hons) (International Business with Languages), students must pass HS3001
(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 |
| |
| Business and Society in the Spanish-Speaking World I (5) | |
| First Year Spanish Language for Beginners (15) 2 | |
| |
| Business and Society in the Spanish-Speaking World I (5) | |
| Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Studies (5) 2 | |
| First Year Spanish Language for Non-Beginners (10) 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 |
| |
| HS2008 | Business & Society in the Spanish-Speaking World II | 5 |
| HS2101 | Second Year Spanish Language Course (Ex-Beginners) 3 | 10 |
| or HS2102 | Second Year Spanish Language (Ex-Non-Beginners) |
| 5 |
| Culture in the Spanish Golden Age (5) | |
| Contemporary Writing from Spain (5) | |
| Contemporary Hispanic Theatre (5) | |
| Iberian Identities (5) | |
| Understanding Latin America (5) | |
| Basque Language I (5) | |
| Basque Language II (5) | |
| Catalan Language and Culture II (5) | |
| Galician Language and Culture II (5) | |
| Basque Cultural Studies I (5) | |
| Catalan Language and Culture I (5) | |
| Galician Language and Culture I (5) | |
| Linguistic Aspects of Spanish (5) | |
| US Latino Literatures (5) | |
| Cinema and Identity in Spain and Latin America (5) | |
| Cultural Identity in Portuguese-Speaking Africa (5) | |
| 60 |
| |
| 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 | |
| |
| HS3001 | Final Year Spanish Language 4 | 10 |
| 10 |
| Basque Language II (5) | |
| Basque Cultural Studies I (5) 5 | |
| Catalan Language and Culture I (5) 5 | |
| Catalan Language and Culture II (5) | |
| Galician Language and Culture I (5) 5 | |
| Galician Language and Culture II (5) | |
| History and Society in Spanish Literature (5) | |
| Text and Performance in Contemporary Iberia (5) | |
| Spanish and Portuguese-speaking Art World(s) (5) | |
| Basque Language III (5) | |
| The Body and Senses in the Spanish Golden Age (5) | |
| Catalan Language IV (5) | |
| Aspects of Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (5) | |
| Linguistic Aspects of Spanish as a Global Language (5) 6 | |
| Basque Cultural Studies II (5) 7 | |
| Catalan Language III (5) 8 | |
| Catalan Cultural Studies (5) 7 | |
| Galician Language II (5) 8 | |
| Galician Cultural Studies (5) 7 | |
| Gender, Violence and Power on the US-Mexico Border (5) | |
| Human Rights, Memory and the Post-Dictatorship Generation in the Southern Cone (5) | |
| European Cultural Capitals (5) | |
| 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.
