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BBS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (INB)
- Qualification
- Bachelor Of Business Studies Degree
- CAO Points
- 400
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MH404
- Award Type and NFQ level
- Undergraduate Degree (8)
- Study Mode
- Full time
- Closing Date
- 01 July 2025
Overview
Degree Overview
>This degree focuses on organisations that transcend national borders, and how business is conducted across the globe. Students learn how organisations of all sizes internationalise their operations to exploit opportunities in the global market. Our International Business degree is ideal for students with a global outlook who wish to work either in local firms competing abroad or in subsidiaries of foreign multinationals, located either here or abroad. To live and work effectively within the global economy, an understanding of the theory and practice of international business management is essential.
>Students develop key skills for lifelong learning, including how to analyse and think critically about solving business problems in an international environment.
>The people, cultural, operational, and marketing insights provided by studying International Business are critical to understanding the process of internationalising, managing diverse teams within and across business units, and responding to a range of international customers as well as the social, economic, political, legal and technological changes.
>International Business students at Maynooth are offered unrivalled choice and flexibility. We offer modules that will develop both core business management knowledge as well as modules that provide a more specialist understanding of the international aspects of business.
>International Business students also have the option of taking a four year degree with a work placement or study year abroad, thus combining what you learn in university with insights into industry or another culture.
>Students who are interested in taking International Business with a language might wish to consider MH409.
>There is a possible transfer option to this degree in second year for students who have completed the first year of the Bachelor of Arts degree (MH101). See BA degree.
Note: if you would like to study a language with Business (International) you will choose the Bachelor of Arts Degree MH101 instead. Available languages are Chinese, French, German, Nua-Ghaeilge and Spanish. Beginner and advanced language options available.
Course structure
Duration: 3 years (BBS) or 4 years (BBA)
Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement or Erasmus/Study Abroad)
1st year
- Introduce you to and deepen your interest in contemporary organisations within an international context through/via the fundamentals of business including International Business, Management, Marketing, Innovation, Business Ethics amongst other business modules.
2nd year
- Concentrate on managing people and organisations when conducting business in international environments. In addition to core modules in International Business, a wide range of Business options will be available to you, including Marketing, Information Systems, and Operations Management.
- Optional 10 credit Elective
- Some students may choose to complete a work placement or study abroad year between 2nd and 3rd year and graduate after the 4th year. (The University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive).
Final year
- Customise your degree.
- Study International Business topics including how multinational businesses operate at a strategic level.
- You will also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of options
Possible transfer option from the Bachelor of Arts degree MH101.
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
After Undergraduation
After Graduation
>This degree equips graduates with the skills necessary to be employed by multi-national companies, work in different countries, offering a range of exciting experiences, new knowledge, and other benefits that enhance careers. Today's business world transcends traditional borders and business is conducted differently in different cultures. The broad range of business skills and topics studied in this degree can lead to just about any career.
>Graduates will be well suited to employment in the Irish operation of a major multinational, working with Irish companies who supply to international customers, helping organisations to internationalise and grow, managing a diverse workforce and supply chain operations. Opportunities at a policy level, working for national organisations to promote Ireland as a destination for inward investment, for internationalising Irish business and for multinational operations in other countries exist.
>Many of our students continue to further postgraduate study in a very wide range of Business, Accounting and Finance subjects at Maynooth University.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 and 4O6/H7, O6/H7 in Irish, English and O4/H7 Mathematics.
This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.
|
Subject |
Required |
Ordinary Level Grade |
Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Irish |
Yes |
O6 |
H7 |
English |
Yes |
O6 |
H7 |
Language |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Mathematics |
Yes |
O4 |
H7 |
Science |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
* This course requires 3 additional subjects.
How to apply
APPLY TO THE CAO - WWW.CAO.IE
The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply.
Categories of applicant:
- School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
- Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
- EU/EFTA/UK students
- International students (outside the EU)
- QQI (Further Education) students
- Transferring students
- Deferring students