Bachelor of Business Studies International

course overview

The Business Studies International degree is designed to create dynamic and resourceful business people in answer to the local and international skills gaps. You’ll study a range of business, language and cultural topics, and develop essential business skills in communication, information technology, teamwork, and problem solving—all vital for success in today’s global business environment.

You’ll also acquire proficiency in the foreign language of your choice (French, German, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese) and spend a year studying in a country where your chosen language is spoken.

We’re particularly proud of the calibre of our international exchange partners who rank among the top academic institutions in their respective countries. Year abroad destinations include China, Japan, Spain, France, Germany and Austria.

The combination of business knowledge, language proficiency and cultural competence will make you stand out in the global workforce of today.

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Why Do This Course?

The Business Studies International course will introduce you to the key disciplines of business with later specialist focus on the international business environment. Throughout the course, you’ll develop vital business skills in areas such as communication, information technology, teamwork and problem solving.

You’ll also acquire proficiency in the foreign language of your choice (French, German, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese). You’ll spend a year studying in a country where your chosen language is spoken.

When you return to us in final year, you’ll build on your specialist knowledge with a suite of subjects designed to make you truly work-ready for the international environment.

Final year students specialise in one of the following: Business Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management or Marketing.

DCU Business School, accredited by AACSB, has a strong international reputation for the quality of its programmes and graduates

Develop the skills and knowledge needed for a career in business with language and cultural competence

Experience another culture first hand while you study at one of our partner institutions in Europe, Japan or China

Acquire important new perspectives on the international business world

Prepare to pursue a business career with an international dimension, including international marketing, international relations, international law, management, human resources, e-business, and international finance

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Career Prospects

The Business Studies International degree will develop your willingness to adapt to new environments, an ability to look at a project or situation from different perspectives, an understanding of diverse cultures and the confidence to take calculated risks.

Your combination of business experience, cultural awareness, language proficiency and international experience will present a particularly attractive package to employers. You’ll be able to choose from a host of paths, including:

• International marketing
• International management
• International human resource management
• International finance

Please see the DCU Online Prospectus for entry requirements.