UG Prospectus 2025

28 WhyDCU? − This course combines the skills and knowledge needed for a career in business with language competence − Be one of only 3%of Irish third-level students to study language at a significant level − Experience another culture at first handwhile you study at one of our partner institutions in Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico or Spain − Develop important newperspectives on the international business world − Cultivate a global network of contacts, connections and job prospects About You Do you like travelling and experiencing diverse cultures? Are you interested in learning about business in different markets and countries while honing your language skills? Are you excited by the prospect of studying abroad? This degree offers you all of these benefits andmore. Additional Requirements In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the University (see page 174) the following entry requirements apply: minimumof O4 or H6 inMathematics PLUS aminimumof H4 in a language other than English or Irish. Understanding: Business Studies International This course offers a truly international option to ambitious students wishing to complement their business studies with the study of a foreign language as it is designed to create a group of graduates with a high level of language competency. Business is international and this degree can take your career global. Youwill advance your language skills, opening up newpossibilities and opportunities towork overseas. Youwill spend a year at one of our top partner universities in Europe, Japan, China orMexico, to prepare you for a career in Ireland or abroad. Course Structure The coursewill introduce you to the key disciplines of business with later specialist focus on the international business environment. Youwill also acquire proficiency in the foreign language of your choice (French, German, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese). Throughout the course, youwill develop vital business skills in areas such as communication, information technology, teamwork and problemsolving. The combination of your business knowledge, language proficiency and cultural competencewill make you stand out in the global workforce of today. Youwill specialise in a particular business discipline in the final year of the degree. Youwill spend a year studying in a country where your chosen language is spoken. We are particularly proud of the calibre of our international exchange partners, who rank among the top academic institutions in their respective countries. The year abroad destinations include Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico or Spain. Studying abroad is an exciting and challenging experience. In addition to the opportunity to travel, youwill experience a foreign culture, make friends of many nationalities and open yourself up to a global network of friends, colleagues, contacts and opportunities. By learning about business in a different country, youwill gain valuable new perspectives on theworld of business. For more information, please visit dcu.ie/placement/study-overseas When you return to us in Year 4, you will build on your specialist knowledge with a suite of subjects designed tomake you truly work-ready for an international environment. Howdo I choosemy language? Studentsmust choose a language option upon entry into the course, French, German or Spanish (intermediate level only) or Chinese or Japanese (beginners level) Students whowish to study French, German or Spanishmust have aminimum of H4 in the language they wish to study. Students whowish to study Chinese or Japanesewill take the language at beginners level, however, theymust still meet the language requirement of aH4 in a language other than English or Irish. Bachelor of Business Studies International Develop specialised business, language and cultural knowledge for today’s international business environment