Course Summary
International Business offers students a chance to learn how organisations of all sizes internationalise their operations to exploit opportunities in the global market, while also developing 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 and then managing diverse teams and responding to a range of international customers.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
Language options with this course
The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Maynooth Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Maynooth Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Maynooth Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Maynooth Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Maynooth Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Maynooth Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Maynooth Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Maynooth Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Maynooth Electives page.
* Time abroad utilising this language
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Entry Requirements
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To view Mature Entry requirements, or alternative requirements, please visit Qualifax or the Colleges' website
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QQI / FET Links
PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.
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Note: Information for 2024 Entry | |
Award Code | Award Title |
5M0528 | Media Production |
5M0529 | Software Development |
5M0536 | Computer Systems and Networks |
5M0828 | eBusiness |
5M1761 | Intellectual Disability Practice |
5M18294 | Office Informatics |
5M18518 | Media Production |
5M18519 | Film and Television Production |
5M1995 | Graphic Design |
5M1997 | Office Administration |
5M2009 | Early Childhood Care and Education |
5M2011 | Music |
5M20599 | Music |
5M2067 | Information Processing |
5M2069 | Marketing |
5M2073 | Language and European Studies |
5M2102 | Business Studies |
5M2110 | Security Studies |
5M2111 | International Trade |
5M2146 | Multimedia Production |
5M2149 | Sound Production |
5M2154 | Cultural and Heritage Studies |
5M2155 | Creative Media |
5M2181 | Applied Social Studies |
5M2464 | Journalism |
5M2468 | Business Administration |
5M2786 | Community Care |
5M3050 | Community Development |
5M3114 | General Studies |
5M3371 | Horsemanship |
5M3635 | Education and Training |
5M3782 | Health Service Skills |
5M3789 | Legal Studies |
5M3807 | Laboratory Techniques |
5M4339 | Healthcare Support |
5M4349 | Nursing Studies |
5M4468 | Community Health Services |
5M4511 | Radio Production |
5M4732 | Youth Work |
5M5011 | Tourism with Business |
5M5028 | Applied Ecology |
5M5048 | Creative Media |
5M5146 | Sports, Recreation and Exercise |
5M5158 | Film and Television Production |
5M5162 | Media Engineering |
5M5163 | Theatre Performance |
5M5267 | Food Science |
6M0691 | Software Development |
6M18534 | Film and Television Production |
6M2007 | Early Childhood Care and Education |
6M20602 | Music |
6M20866 | Accounting |
6M2115 | Supervisory Management for Manufacturing |
6M2218 | Social and Vocational Integration |
6M2263 | Inclusive Education and Training |
6M3115 | Information, Advice and Advocacy |
6M3566 | Drama |
6M3618 | Arts Administration |
6M3674 | Community Development |
6M4587 | Management |
6M4749 | Leisure Facility Supervisory Management |
6M4978 | Health Services Supervisory Management Skills |
6M4985 | Business |
6M5012 | Tourism with Business |
6M5013 | Administration |
6M5014 | International Contact Centre Service |
6M5128 | Classical Acting |
6M5130 | Media Production |
6M5132 | Multimedia |
6M5147 | Sports, Recreation and Exercise |
6M5149 | Broadcasting |
6M5159 | Film and Television Production |
6M5545 | Cartoon Animation |
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Opportunities will be available at a policy level, working for national organisations to promote Ireland as a destination for inward investment, and for internationalising Irish business.
Building or running a business certainly takes some natural talent, however, understanding how international business works can take that talent to the next level. With business being ever more global, completing this degree could literally take you anywhere in the world!
Further Research
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