BBS International Business and Global Cultures

at Maynooth University

1st year   
You will take 30 credits of the business subject of your choice. This will provide you with a foundational knowledge of your business subject. You will also take 30 Global Cultures credits to develop inter-cultural skills through an understanding of human diversity and difference.

2nd year
Second year is about learning the functional capabilities of your business subject, including some optional choices. You will also learn how to systematically observe, interpret and describe the world around you.

Optional additional year
Work placement or study abroad in a European or international university (subject to availability).

Final year
In your business subject this is the year in which you will develop your understanding of the strategic aspects of running a business or service, as well as advanced skills in your chosen subject. This will be complemented by studying the transnational flows and mobilities of culture, ideas, media, technology, and finance, which impact on people’s lives.

Mature student applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. Admission is based on application, written assessment and/or interview. 

 
O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is required.

 
Apply to the CAO by February 1st 2022. Late applications from mature students may be accepted after this date - consult the Undergraduate Studies website for updates. Application may not be made to the CAO after May 1st 2022.

 
Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on the basis of the information provided on their CAO application form. All questions should be answered in full.

The fees for BBS International Business and Global Cultures may vary from €6,500 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices might get higher for International Students.

Options after graduation?

• A combination of excellent skills in both business and global cultures means that you are highly employable in all sectors of business and many international organisations. The 2020 Graduate Market Survey 2020 (AHECS) of employers in Ireland found that more employers were seeking business skills than any other graduate knowledge set, with the exception of engineering.
• Graduates typically join large multinational employers in graduate programmes, public service, or in small and medium sized organisations where you are able to work on contributing to the growth of businesses domestically and on the international stage.
• This degree would qualify you for a wide range of postgraduate degrees that are offered by the School of Business in Maynooth and in the Department of Anthropology.