International Business with Language

Bachelor of Business (Honours)

Group of International Business with Language students posing for photo
Group of International Business with Language students posing for photo
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
40
Duration
4 Years
Course Code
MT 945
Entry Requirements
355 CAO Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements as listed below
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 8

Katie Power

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Overview

This programme is geared at meeting the skills shortage that has been identified for roles in businesses operating in various international environments. This may relate to business development, project management, supply chain management and other areas. Students will develop a broad understanding of business issues with an international perspective, while also studying a language of their choice. Topics such as culture, management, negotiation, trade, law, and much more underpin the programme.

In year 3, students will undertake a mandatory semester abroad in a country where the language they are learning is spoken widely. The programme has been designed to ensure that students have a wide range of opportunities upon completion. The semester abroad gives the student the opportunity to develop language skills and to develop a broader understanding of international cultures. While on semester abroad, some students will seek placement, which MTU will recognise, while others will seek to study for the semester. Where a student pursues a placement they do so under their own responsibility but with CV, interview and career guidance from MTU.

This programme has been revised recently to ensure that students have more opportunity to specialise through a broader range of modules on offer and through enhanced elective choices.

What will I study?

First Year at a Glance

  • Develop an understanding of global business issues – as many Irish businesses and multinational companies trade internationally, this skill is in strong demand
  • Find out more about marketing, management, and culture. Culture is an essential element of this programme as it broadens your insight into the wider world
  • Build your teamwork and interpersonal skills by complementing your knowledge with strong interpersonal skills
  • Further your knowledge of a language of your choice (French, Spanish, or German) and commence your journey to having a very strong business level proficiency after 4 years

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

View Modules

Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7. (NOTE 1).

NOTE 1: Please note the H4 grade in a relevant language can also be used to satisfy one of the H5 entry requirements.

 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Graduates may pursue careers in a wide number of areas including business development, management, international marketing, multi-territory sales, new product development, logistics management, customer relationship management, international project management, trade promotion and development, services marketing and a wide variety of roles where a second European language is valued.

  • International business development
  • International sales management
  • Project and operations management
  • Logistics associate/manager
  • Supply chain manager/associate
  • Global project coordinator
  • International fundraising manager
  • Global human resources officer
  • Innovation specialist

Employers value employees who have lived abroad and we find that this is reflected in success for graduates of this programme at interviews.

Progression

Further Studies

Graduates may apply to professional bodies and may be exempt from certain examinations. Suitably qualified graduates are eligible to apply for postgraduate degrees at MTU:

  • MA in Global Business Practice
  • MA in Human Resource Management
  • MSc in Digital Marketing Strategy
  • MBA in Strategy
  • MBus (by Research)
  • PhD

Question Time

In the second semester of year 3, you will undertake a mandatory semester abroad where you will develop your language and business skills. Some students decide to spend all of year 3 in the country of their language – generally France, Germany or Spain. Students who opt to spend the first semester of year 3 abroad take a study programme.

For the mandatory semester, students may choose to either study or seek a work placement in that country. Where a student seeks a placement, they do so using their own responsibility and initiative. MTU offers guidance and support around this but cannot guarantee a placement for any student. To date about 50% have undertaken a placement element. Most study or placement opportunities are supported by ERASMUS+ Mobility Grant.

The semester abroad is an integral part of the programme and is core to your development throughout the programme. Employers value the experience of those that have worked or studied abroad greatly.

Your language development is a key part of your skill repertoire upon completing this programme. It has been designed so that you develop from a post Leaving Certificate level of ability to a level of fluency that will allow you to communicate effectively in any business or social situation.

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