CK215 International Business with Languages

CK215 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS WITH

DURATION 4 Years LANGUAGES APPROXIMATE AVAILABLE PLACES 120 BSc (Honours)

LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum grade H3 in a language other than English and minimum grade H5 in one other subject. Minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. Subjects must include Irish, English, Mathematics, another language and two other subjects recognised for entry purposes. In addition, to study French requires a H3 in French and to study Irish requires a H2 in Irish. To study a language at non-beginners’ level, a minimum grade H4 in that Language in the Leaving Certificate is required. APPROXIMATE MATURE STUDENT PLACES 12

WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS WITH LANGUAGES

Combining business subjects with the study of your chosen language and culture, this degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work in a fast-changing global business environment. The BComm (International) degrees are being phased out and students can apply for the BSc International Business with Languages degree through the CAO in 2022.

APPROXIMATE QQI/FE STUDENT PLACES N/A

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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QQI/FE STUDENTS

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COURSE PAGE ONLINE

www.ucc.ie/en/ck215

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr Declan Jordan

BScInternationalBusiness@ucc.ie

www.cubsucc.com

WHY UCC?

The BSc International Business with Languages degree combines a comprehensive business education with the study of a language and culture. This four-year degree course will provide you with key insights into international business management and contemporary issues in the global economy. You will study at one of Ireland’s leading business schools with internationally recognised faculty.

The business subjects cover all the major areas of business including accounting, finance, food business, business economics, business information systems, business law, management and marketing to equip you with the skills and knowledge to work in a fast-changing global environment.

To succeed in international business, it is important to develop a global mindset, understanding different cultural approaches. You will complement your international business knowledge with study of your chosen language - Chinese, French, German, Irish, Italian or Spanish. You will develop language proficiency and cultural understanding, enhanced by a year studying abroad in our partner business schools.

All the Business subjects are taught from first principles but helpful subjects would be Business Studies, Economics, and/or Accounting. A H3 in a language other than English is required.

COURSE STRUCTURE

This four-year degree course will enable you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the exciting issues in international business, as well as in the language, literature, culture, and society of your chosen language pathway. The course comprises a variety of delivery methods and you will be expected to spend a minimum of six hours a week on selfdirected study (homework, e-learning, reading). You will study a broad range of business subjects, with a global focus, such as economics, management, marketing, and accounting, with the potential to focus on specific subjects later in the programme based on your career plans. All language classes are taught in small groups and are learner-centred.

FIRST YEAR MODULES

All modules are 5 credits unless otherwise stated.

BU1001 Professional Development for International Business, BU1002 Business and Economic Decision-Making, EC1202 Economic Reasoning for Business, MG1004 International Business Management, MG1006 Principles of Marketing in International Environments, IS1001 Digital Business Technologies & Trends, AC1102 Financial Accounting, LW1108 Introduction to the Legal System.

And choose modules to the value of 20 credits from your chosen language pathway:

The languages currently offered include Chinese, French, German, Irish, Italian, and Spanish. With the exception of French and Irish, all languages have a beginners stream. You will study cultural and social issues to complement your language skills and provide important context for understanding international business.

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Throughout this course you will learn how to work between and across languages and cultures, developing an enhanced set of communication and intercultural skills. You will emerge as a business-ready graduate, with the practical business and language skills that are in high demand from national and international employers. Ireland is part of the global economy and, because of your international outlook, a wide variety of careers will be available to you in Ireland and overseas, including finance, marketing, management, retail, accounting, advertising, tourism, teaching, human resources, project management, and consulting.

STUDY ABROAD

An integral part of the programme is the study year abroad in Year 3. You will spend a year at one of our partner universities to study international business in an immersive environment. You will gain an international perspective on business issues and, at the same time, strengthen and develop your language skills and cultural appreciation. Depending on your chosen language, it is possible to spend your study year in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Belgium, China, UK, Latin and South America, or Canada.

GRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS

A variety of master’s programmes in related disciplines (Business and Language) are available to you as a graduate of this programme. Graduates have gone on to master’s degrees in International Management & Marketing, Business Economics, and Human Resources, for example. CUBS and the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures provide a range of Postgraduate programmes and a number of our graduates have also pursued the Professional Master of Education (PME) programme which is a fulltime teacher education course, with the intention of teaching business and a language at second-level.

Question Time...

WILL I STUDY ABROAD IN THIRD YEAR?

Yes, the Year Abroad is an integral part of the learning experience and provides an opportunity to gain an in-depth appreciation of the language and culture. Students not only love this year away but it is an extremely attractive aspect of the degree for future employers due to the various skills learnt while living and studying abroad.