Courses / Course

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish		O6	H7
English		O6	H7
Language		-	-
Math		O4	H7
Science		-	-

This course requires 3 additional subjects

Mature Applicants 

Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21. 

Click here to be taken to our mature applicant information page - tab 3 on that page outlines application steps for this degree.

Mature applicants who have a disability 

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any required written exercise/interview which may form part of your application assessment please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

Leaving Certificate Applicants

Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7, O6/H7 in Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics. MH404 Round 1 Points 2024: 400

Transfer option available into this degree from the Bachelor of Arts Degree MH101 - subject to meeting requirements.

HEAR and DARE

DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.

HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

The Maynooth Education

Click here for details about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways. 

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The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply.

Categories of applicant:

• School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
• Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
• EU/EFTA/UK students
• International students (outside the EU)
• QQI (Further Education) students
• Transferring students
• Deferring students

Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional placement or Erasmus/Study Abroad)

1st year

• Introduce you to and deepen your interest in contemporary organisations within an international context through/via the fundamentals of business including International Business, Management, Marketing, Innovation, Business Ethics amongst other business modules.

2nd year

• Concentrate on managing people and organisations when conducting business in international environments. In addition to core modules in International Business, a wide range of Business options will be available to you, including Marketing, Information Systems, and Operations Management.
• Optional 10 credit Elective
• Some students may choose to complete a work placement or study abroad year between 2nd and 3rd year and graduate after the 4th year. (The University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive).

Final year

• Customise your degree.
• Study International Business topics including how multinational businesses operate at a strategic level.
• You will also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of options

Possible transfer option from the Bachelor of Arts degree MH101.

Duration: 3 years (BBS) or 4 years (BBA)

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL) MN1ISM - BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL Credits: 60 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ACCOUNTING FOR BUSINESS STUDENTS AC155 7.5 1 BUSINESS LANDSCAPES MN153 7.5 2 GLOBAL BUSINESS AND MARKETING MN159 7.5 1 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ETHICS MN156 7.5 2 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGING INNOVATION MN154 7.5 1 MICROECONOMICS 1 EC101M 7.5 2 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT MN155 7.5 2 PROFESSIONAL AND LEARNING SKILLS MN157 7.5 1

Year 2

BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL) MN2ISM - BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL) Credits: 60 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory BRAND MANAGEMENT MN228 5 1 CORPORATE FINANCE FN205 5 1 CORPORATE FINANCE (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT) FN206 5 2 DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR BUSINESS AC208 2.5 1 DIGITAL MARKETING MN229 5 2 ENTREPRENEURSHIP THEORY, PROCESSES AND PRACTICES MN217 5 2 EQUINE SPORT, LEISURE, AND TOURISM MN231 5 2 GLOBALISATION, THE ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT KD201 5 2 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MN220 5 1 INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS EC202A 5 2 INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS EC201 5 1 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MN215 5 1 INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT MN224 5 2 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS MN204 5 2 INTRODUCTION TO THE IRISH EQUINE INDUSTRY MN230 5 1 MACROECONOMICS FOR BUSINESS EC204M 2.5 1 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS AC211 5 2 MARKETING MANAGEMENT MN203 5 2 OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MN212 5 1 ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT MN202 5 2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT MN211 5 1 ELECTIVE STREAMS AC2EL - ACCOUNTING IN SOCIETY Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS AC210 5 1 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS AC211 5 2   GC2MEL - ANCIENT MYTHOLOGY - EPIC AND TRAGIC TALES Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory HOMERIC EPIC AND EARLY GREECE GC231 5 1 TRAGIC TALES FROM CLASSICAL GREECE GC232 5 2   AN2EL - ANTI-RACISM Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ANTI-RACISM 1 AN215 5 1 ANTI-RACISM 2 AN216 5 2   CN2BEL - BEGINNING CHINESE Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory BEGINNING CHINESE CN260 5 1 BEGINNING CHINESE CN261 5 2   FR2BEL - BEGINNING FRENCH Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory BEGINNING FRENCH 1 FR260 5 1 BEGINNING FRENCH 2 FR261 5 2   GN2BEL - BEGINNING GERMAN Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory BEGINNING GERMAN 1 GN260 5 1 BEGINNING GERMAN 2 GN261 5 2   SPA2BEL - BEGINNING SPANISH Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory BEGINNING SPANISH SPA260 5 1 BEGINNING SPANISH SPA261 5 2   CAT2EL - CATALAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE Credits: 5 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory CATALAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE 2 SPA225 5 2 CATALAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE I SPA215 5 1   CN2CEL - CONTINUING CHINESE Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory MANDARIN CHINESE 3 CN281 5 1 MANDARIN CHINESE 4 CN282 5 2   FR2CEL - CONTINUING FRENCH Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory INTERMEDIATE FRENCH 1 FR281 5 1 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH 2 FR282 5 2   GN2CEL - CONTINUING GERMAN Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory INTERMEDIATE GERMAN: GRUNDKURS SPRACHE 3 GN281 5 1 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN: GRUNDKURS SPRACHE 4 GN282 5 2   NG2CEL - CONTINUING NUA-GHAEILGE Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory AN GHAEILGE SCRÍOFA & LABHARTHA NG211 5 2 AN GHAEILGE SCRÍOFA & LABHARTHA 1 NG201 5 1   SPA2CEL - CONTINUING SPANISH Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory INTERMEDIATE SPANISH 1 SPA281 5 1 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH 2 SPA282 5 2   GE2EL - CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITAL PROTOTYPING Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITAL PROTOTYPING - 1 EE260 5 1 CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITAL PROTOTYPING - 2 EE261 5 2   PD2DEL - EDEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP DESIGN AND INNOVATION Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ENTREPRENEURSHIP DESIGN & INNOVATION 1 PD217A 5 1 ENTREPRENEURSHIP DESIGN & INNOVATION 2 PD218A 5 2   AD2EEL - EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT AND EQUALITY Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory CRITIQUING EQUALITY IN IRISH EDUCATION AD263 5 2 THE CONTEXT OF EQUALITY IN IRISH EDUCATION AD262 5 1   MD2EL - FILM AND SCREEN STUDIES Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory FILM AND SCREEN STUDIES MD240 5 1 HISTORY AND THEORY OF DOCUMENTARY MD216 5 2 MUSIC AND FILM MU226 5 2 VISUAL WORLDS OF SPAIN AND LATIN AMERICA SPA223 5 2   SK2EL - FOUNDATIONS IN SCIENCE WRITING AND COMMUNICATION Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory CRITICAL SKILLS: INTERSECTIONS OF SCIENCE WRITING AND MEDIA SK252 5 2 CRITICAL SKILLS: UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE WRITING AND COMMUNICATION SK251 5 1   GN2GEL - GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN SOCIETY AND CULTURE Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN SOCIETY AND CULTURE 1 IS201 5 1 GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN SOCIETY AND CULTURE 2 IS202 5 2   GY2EL - GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory CLIMATE ACTION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GY263 5 2 ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE GY262 5 1   TH2GEL - GOOD AND EVIL Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory GOOD AND EVIL: REFLECTING ON THE EXPERIENCE TH251 5 1 GOOD AND EVIL: RESPONDING TO THE REALITY TH252 5 2   EN2BEL - GREAT BOOKS Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory BOOKS THAT MADE THE WORLD - I EN280 5 1 BOOKS THAT MADE THE WORLD - II EN281 5 2   EC2EL - INFLUENTIAL IDEAS IN ECONOMICS Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory INFLUENTIAL IDEAS IN ECONOMICS I EC240 5 1 INFLUENTIAL IDEAS IN ECONOMICS II EC241 5 2   PH2LEL - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY IN THE DIGITAL AGE Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory DIGITAL ETHICS PH221 5 2 PHILOSOPHIES OF THE DIGITAL AGE PH215B 5 1   NG2IEL - IRISH CULTURAL HERITAGE Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory INTRODUCING IRISH CULTURAL HERITAGE ID001 5 1 INTRODUCING IRISH CULTURAL HERITAGE ID001X 5 2 THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF 'ROYAL SITES' ID013X 5 2 THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF ‘ROYAL SITES’ ID013 5 1   POR2EL - PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE 1 SPA216 5 1 PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE 2 SPA226 5 2   KD2AEL - PRIORITISING PEOPLE AND PLANET Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ANTHROPOLOGICAL ENCOUNTERS WITH SUSTAINABILITY AN261 5 2 LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE KD212 5 1   PD2SEL - SERVICE INNOVATION Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory DESIGN HISTORY & CULTURE PD201 5 2 SERVICE INNOVATION 1 PD264 5 1   EX2EX - SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Credits: 5 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory SKILLS FOR SUCCESS: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY EX201 5 1 SKILLS FOR SUCCESS: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY EX202 5 2   MN2EQEL - THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE IRISH EQUINE INDUSTRY Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory EQUINE SPORT, LEISURE, AND TOURISM MN231 5 2 INTRODUCTION TO THE IRISH EQUINE INDUSTRY MN230 5 1   SG2EL - WONDROUS PEOPLE AND PLACES: AN INTRODUCTION TO CELTIC LITERATURE Credits: 10 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory LITERATURE 8 - KING ARTHUR'S BRITAIN: MEDIEVAL WELSH LITERATURE SG228 5 2 SPACE, PLACE AND OTHERWORLDS IN MEDIEVAL IRISH LITERATURE SG256 5 1

Year 3

BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL) MN3ISM - BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL) Credits: 60 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ADVANCED MICROECONOMICS EC301 5 1 ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE STRATEGY FOR BUSINESS MN362 5 2 BUSINESS ANALYTICS MN342 5 2 CHANGE MANAGEMENT & ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MN321 5 2 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN MARKETING MN356 5 1 EVENT MANAGEMENT MN343 5 1 GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MN312 5 2 INNOVATION MANAGEMENT: TOOLS AND CONCEPTS MN305 5 2 INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP MN323 5 2 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MN313 5 1 MANAGING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS MN304 5 1 MANAGING MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS MN322 5 1 NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION MN317 5 2 SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP MN361 5 2 SOCIAL MEDIA MN329 5 1 STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MN325 5 1 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT MN340 5 1 STRATEGY SIMULATION MN341 5 2 SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS AND RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT MN360 5 2 USER EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE INNOVATION AN342 5 1

After Graduation
>This degree equips graduates with the skills necessary to be employed by multi-national companies, work in different countries, offering a range of exciting experiences, new knowledge, and other benefits that enhance careers. Today’s business world transcends traditional borders and business is conducted differently in different cultures. The broad range of business skills and topics studied in this degree can lead to just about any career.
>Graduates will be well suited to employment in the Irish operation of a major multinational, working with Irish companies who supply to international customers, helping organisations to internationalise and grow, managing a diverse workforce and supply chain operations. Opportunities at a policy level, working for national organisations to promote Ireland as a destination for inward investment, for internationalising Irish business and for multinational operations in other countries exist.
>Many of our students continue to further postgraduate study in a very wide range of Business, Accounting and Finance subjects at Maynooth University.

Visit the School website for details.

After Graduation
>This degree equips graduates with the skills necessary to be employed by multi-national companies, work in different countries, offering a range of exciting experiences, new knowledge, and other benefits that enhance careers. Today’s business world transcends traditional borders and business is conducted differently in different cultures. The broad range of business skills and topics studied in this degree can lead to just about any career.
>Graduates will be well suited to employment in the Irish operation of a major multinational, working with Irish companies who supply to international customers, helping organisations to internationalise and grow, managing a diverse workforce and supply chain operations. Opportunities at a policy level, working for national organisations to promote Ireland as a destination for inward investment, for internationalising Irish business and for multinational operations in other countries exist.
>Many of our students continue to further postgraduate study in a very wide range of Business, Accounting and Finance subjects at Maynooth University.

Visit the School website for details.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site