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), students must pass GA1002 (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 GA2001 (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 GA3001 (10 credits).
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 Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
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| 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 |
| |
| GA1002 | Ceart na Gaeilge idir Scríobh agus Labhairt | 10 |
| GA1008 | An Nualitríocht | 10 |
| |
| 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 |
| |
| GA2001 | Úsáid agus Cruinneas na Gaeilge I | 10 |
| 10 |
| Filíocht na hOchtú hAoise Déag (5) | |
| Léann agus Lámhscríbhinní na Gaeilge (5) | |
| Logainmníocht na Gaeilge (5) | |
| Dialanna na Gaeilge (5) | |
| Cineálacha Scéalaíochta: An Litríocht Bhéil agus an Gearrscéal Liteartha (5) | |
| Foghraíocht na Gaeilge (5) | |
| An Ghaeltacht (5) | |
| Teanga na Nua-Ghaeilge Luaithe (5) | |
| Iriseoireacht na Gaeilge (5) | |
| Seán Ó Ríordáin: filíocht agus prós (5) | |
| Na Laoithe Fiannaíochta (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 | |
| |
| GA3001 | Úsáid agus Cruinneas na Gaeilge | 10 |
| 10 |
| Filíocht na Seachtú hAoise Déag (5) | |
| Nuafhilíocht na Gaeilge (5) | |
| An tÚrscéal sa Ghaeilge (5) | |
| Filíocht na Nua-Ghaeilge Luaithe (5) | |
| Léamh agus Litriú na Gaeilge (5) | |
| Struchtúr na Gaeilge (5) | |
| Próstéacsanna na Nua-Ghaeilge Luaithe (5) | |
| Bunscileanna Aistriúcháin (5) | |
| Filíocht na Sean- agus na Meán-Ghaeilge (5) | |
| Na Dánta Grá (5) | |
| Filíocht an 21ú hAois (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:
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Communicate and work effectively to a professional standard;
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Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills associated with effective practice;
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Engage in the application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
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Communicate effectively in their chosen language;
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Demonstrate an appreciation of culture and the business environment in an international context;
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Demonstrate personal and professional readiness for a related career.
