Program Overview

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International Business with Languages

The BSc International Business with Languages programme combines comprehensive business education with the study of a language and culture, including a placement abroad. This four-year programme provides key insights into international business management and contemporary issues in the global economy.

Course Outline

The programme is taught at the Cork University Business School, one of Ireland's leading business schools, alongside internationally recognized faculty from across the University. Combining business subjects with the study of a chosen language and culture, this degree equips students with the skills and knowledge to work in a fast-changing global business environment.

• Our BComm (International) degrees are being phased out, and in 2022, students can apply for the BSc International Business with Languages degree through the Central Applications Office (CAO).
• The business subjects on offer cover all major areas of business, including accounting, finance, food business, business economics, business information systems, business law, management, and marketing.
• Students complement their international business knowledge with the study of their chosen language – French, German, Irish, Italian, or Spanish.
• The programme emphasizes not only the acquisition of language skills but also a profound understanding of the country itself, its markets, social structures, and place in the world.

Year 1 Core Modules

• AC1102 Financial Accounting (5 credits)
• BU1001 Professional Development for International Business (5 credits)
• BU1002 Business & Economic Decision-Making (5 credits)
• EC1202 Economic Reasoning for Business (5 credits)
• IS1001 Digital Business Technologies & Trends (5 credits)
• LW1108 Introduction to the Legal System (5 credits)
• MG1004 Principles of Management & Organisation (5 credits)
• MG1006 Principles of Marketing in International Environments (5 credits)

Elective Modules

Students choose modules to the value of 20 credits from their chosen language pathway. Languages currently on offer include French, German, Irish, Italian, and Spanish. With the exception of French and Irish, all languages have a beginner's stream.

Year 2

Modules include International Business, the International Economy, Analytics for International Business, Sustainability in International Businesses, Responsible Leadership and Communication, Research Methods for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis, Introduction to Business Law, Introduction to Management Accounting, and advanced language modules.

Year 3

Students spend the year abroad at one of the partner universities, studying international business in an immersive environment. This year strengthens and develops language skills and cultural appreciation.

Year 4

In Year 4, students undertake their International Business Strategy Capstone project and choose international business elective modules from across disciplines in UCC.

Academic Programme Catalogue

See the Academic Programme Catalogue for the complete and up-to-date content for this course.

Additional Teaching Mode Information

This four-year degree course enables students to develop knowledge and understanding of exciting issues in international business, as well as in the language, literature, culture, and society of their chosen language pathway.

Course Practicalities

Studies involve a range of different types of teaching and learning, spanning small group classes and courses that combine lectures with tutorials. The Cork University Business School is committed to providing a supportive and challenging learning environment.

Connected Curriculum

The learning approach reflects the commitment to the Connected Curriculum, emphasizing the connection between students, learning, research, and leadership.

Why Choose This Course

This course is ideal for those who want to combine their interest in international business and languages. It is the only course in the Cork University Business School that has a year of study abroad as an integral element of the programme.

Placement or Study Abroad Information

An integral part of the programme is the study year abroad in Year 3. Students spend a year at one of the partner institutions, studying international business through their chosen language.

Skills and Careers Information

Throughout this course, students learn how to work between and across languages and cultures, developing an enhanced set of communication and intercultural skills. Graduates emerge as business-ready, with practical business and language skills in high demand from national and international employers.

Requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements

At least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H3 in a language other than English and minimum grade H5 in one other subject. Minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. Subjects must include Irish, English, Mathematics, another language, and two other subjects recognized for entry purposes.

• To study French requires a H3 in French
• To study Irish requires a H3 in Irish
• To study a language at non-beginners' level, a minimum grade H4 in that Language in the Leaving Certificate is required.

EU/EFTA/UK Qualifications

EU/EFTA/UK applicants presenting an equivalent school-leaving qualification should review the EU/EFTA/UK Applicants page for information on equivalent grades and how to prove their level of English.

Mature Students

To compete through the mature entry route, applicants must be 23 years of age on or before 1 January of the application year and apply online via the CAO by 1 February.

QQI FET Entry

Applicants who meet the required level of distinctions in required subjects can apply for entry to this course using specific QQI FET qualifications.

Non-EU Applicants

Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such applicants are non-native speakers of the English language, they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

Fees and Costs

Whether you are an EU or Non-EU student will affect the course fees applicable to you. The State will pay the tuition fees for EU students who are eligible under the Free Fees Scheme. The annual student contribution and capitation fees are payable by the student.

How To Apply

Irish and European (EU/EFTA/UK) Applicants

Apply via the CAO. See the CAO Handbook for useful information on applying through the CAO.

Mature Applicants

Apply via the CAO by 1 February. To apply for a place as a mature student, you must be 23 years of age on or before 1 January of the year of entry.

QQI/FET Applicants

Apply via the CAO. See the QQI/FET Applicants page for information on the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Further Education and Training (FET) application process and whether there are routes available to this course.

Non-EU Applicants

If you are from outside the EU/EFTA/UK, apply online via the UCC Apply portal. See the International Office page for more information.

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