Diploma in International Business

This programme provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in a range of multidisciplinary business subjects.  Students will gain expertise in the principles and practices of marketing, management and economics in preparation for a career in international business.   Students will gain language skills in a choice of European languages, Chinese or Russian.  Through their participation in the programme, students will develop the skills to be become business leaders in national and international markets.

This is an ideal programme for students who wish to:

• Gain a critical understanding of a number of business functions in international markets;
• Understand the influence of international markets on business and management in today’s global economy;
• Develop basic language skills in a chosen area of interest;
• Develop key transferable skills of critical thinking,  problem-solving, decision-making and communications skills;
• Improve their employability opportunities by re-skilling in the area of international business with a language;

The Diploma in International Business is divided over two semesters.  Students will study two business modules per semester worth 5 credits each and a year-long language module (10 credits) in their chosen area.    Students attend language classes on a weekly basis throughout  the academic year while the business modules will be taught via blended learning.

Using the blended learning mode students receive easy to follow course materials and attend monthly seminars on a Friday or Saturday (approximately four times per term).  Students will also have access to the online learning system which supports students in between face-to-face classes where they can engage with the module tutor and fellow students in the virtual learning environment. 

Students choose four business modules and one language:

Business modules (modules may require a minimum enrolment number)

Action Marketing

Electronic Commerce

Management Skills

Ireland in the Global Economy

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Students also have a choice of one of the following language options:

Business Chinese

Business French

Business Spanish

Business Russian

Students with prior learning in Spanish or French will have the option of taking either of these languages at intermediate level.