International Business with Language BBus (Honours)

at Munster Technological University - MTU

This programme is geared at meeting the skills shortage that has been identified for roles in sales, business development and marketing in international environments. 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, negotiation, trade, law and much more underpin the development.

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.

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, sales, 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
  
  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.
   

  Semester Schedules

  Stage 1 / Semester 1

  Mandatory Module Code Module Title CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MGMT6043 Introduction to Global Busines ACCT6007 Fundamentals of Fin/Acc INFO6017 Information Technology MRKT6004 Introduction to Marketing Elective Module Code Module Title LANG7018 Working with French LANG7006 Working with German LANG6033 Working with Spanish LANG7010 General & Academic English

  Stage 1 / Semester 2

  Mandatory Module Code Module Title MGMT6044 Cultural Studies MGMT6062 International Management STAT6012 Maths & Stats for Marketing MRKT6005 Marketing Strategy Principles Group Elective 1 Module Code Module Title LANG7019 French Business and Culture LANG7002 German Business & Culture LANG7012 Spanish Business and Culture LANG6036 English for Academic Presentat Elective Module Code Module Title MRKT6010 Selling Skills for Business ACCT6009 Financial Accounting FREE6001 Free Choice Module

  Stage 2 / Semester 1

  Mandatory Module Code Module Title MGMT6045 International Communication MGMT7088 International Teams & Projects LEGS6012 Business Law ECON7007 Principles of Economics Group Elective 1 Module Code Module Title LANG7016 Applied French LANG7014 Applied German LANG7011 Applied Spanish LANG6037 English: Academic & Business Elective Module Code Module Title MRKT7009 Marketing Research Methods MGMT6028 HRM in Contemporary Business FREE6001 Free Choice Module

  Stage 2 / Semester 2

  Mandatory Module Code Module Title LEGS7009 Principles International Trade MGMT7089 International Supply Chains MGMT6053 Entrepreneurial Mindset ECON7009 Economic Data and Analysis Group Elective 1 Module Code Module Title LANG7017 Applied French Studies LANG7015 Applied German Studies LANG7013 Applied Spanish Studies LANG7009 International Business English Elective Module Code Module Title MRKT7024 Digital Business MGMT6029 Professional HR Practice FREE6001 Free Choice Module

  Stage 3 / Semester 1

  Mandatory Module Code Module Title MGMT7075 Emerging & New Markets Group Elective 1 Module Code Module Title LANG8021 Experiencing France LANG8019 Experiencing Germany LANG8020 Experiencing Spain LANG8010 Irish Culture and Contemporary Elective Module Code Module Title MRKT7017 Business to Business Marketing MGMT7077 People Management Strategies MRKT7016 Event Management & Promotion ACCT7011 Finance: Planning and Control MGMT8073 Tourism & Aviation Business FREE6001 Free Choice Module

  Stage 3 / Semester 2

  Mandatory Module Code Module Title PLAC7014 Semester Abroad

  Stage 4 / Semester 1

  Mandatory Module Code Module Title MGMT7008 Global Marketing Strategy ECON8003 Economics International Trade MGMT8049 Sustainable Business Group Elective 1 Module Code Module Title LANG8007 French Business and Media LANG8017 German Business and Media LANG8012 Spanish Business and Media Elective Module Code Module Title LEGS8008 Business in the European Union MGMT8022 Workforce Diversity MGMT7075 Emerging & New Markets MGMT8073 Tourism & Aviation Business MRKT7017 Business to Business Marketing MGMT8026 New Product Development FREE6001 Free Choice Module

  Stage 4 / Semester 2

  Mandatory Module Code Module Title MGMT7074 Global Operations Management MGMT8043 Seminar Series MGMT8045 Corporate Strategy Group Elective 1 Module Code Module Title LANG8008 French Business and Arts LANG8018 German Business and Arts LANG8014 Spanish Business and Arts Elective Module Code Module Title MGMT8075 Geopolitics around the Globe MGMT8011 International HRM MGMT8013 The European Single Market ECON8005 Global Financial Economics MRKT8019 Sales Strategy Management FINA8010 Finance for Marketers MGMT8048 Enterprise and Innovation MGMT8028 New Product Launch MGMT7024 Public Relations FREE6001 Free Choice Module

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, Relevant Language*, and either English or Irish.

• *Grade 01/H4 must be achieved in a relevant language i.e. French or Spanish or German.
   

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

Info re MTU  Mathematics Exam only

Some students who apply to MTU courses may not achieve the required entry standard in Mathematics through the Leaving Certificate. For such applicants, MTU  offers a second chance to reach the required entry standard through a MTU  Mathematics Exam. This second chance facility allows applicants (depending on their results in the MTU Mathematics Examination) to gain entry to courses with an Ordinary Leaving Certificate Mathematics entry standard, and (with a higher level of performance) courses with a Higher Leaving Certificate entry standard. 

Leaving Cert Subjects:

• Helpful subjects are Business, Accounting, Economics and Language of choice (French, German and Spanish).
   

IELTS (Academic)

L1: At least 6.0 with no section below 5.5
 

TOEFL

L1: At least 80 - with minimum scores: Listening- 17; Reading - 18; Speaking – 20; Writing - 17

 The fees for International Business with Language BBus (Honours) may vary from - €10,000 to €25,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

Graduates may pursue careers in a wide number of areas including business development, 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.
 

Potential Areas of Employment

• 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