International Business BA

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Business will facilitate learners to further develop their interpersonal and intellectual skills, while also gaining expertise in International Business. By enabling learners to build upon previous certificated and experiential learning, through a focused engagement within the area of international business, learners will gain an appreciation of the complexities involved when working in a global business context. The programme will equip them with the necessary skills to be able to contribute in an applied manner to overcome such complexities. 

The aim of this programme is to support learners in their academic, intellectual and personal development to enable them to work as professionals who develop, lead and sustain business organisations on a national and international basis.

Students will develop specialised, practical knowledge and understanding of key areas of management. They will gain knowledge and understanding of complex issues related to international business and management through critical and analytical approaches to management theory, practice, and research. During the course, learners will gain the ability to critically evaluate management techniques, tools and models across a variety of international business contexts. Students will develop a specialised understanding of international business management in a variety of industries and business settings such as multinational companies, SMEs or emerging markets. The potential impact of relevant global influences and drivers, such as technological, economic, or political changes, within international business practices, will be analysed and understood.

Employment Opportunities

The major multinational companies in Ireland continue to offer graduate programmes. Start-ups and fast growing SMEs are looking to hire talented graduate professionals who can illustrate their growth potential with business.

The combination of these employment prospects, both nationally and internationally, and the broad nature of this programme, facilitates a wide range of potential employment opportunities for graduates. Graduates will be equipped to work in global business, international marketing, business consultancy, international trade, exporting and related areas.