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BACHELOR OF ARTS - BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL)

Qualification: BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level:
Course code: ARTS
CAO/PAC code: MH101
Points: 338
QQI: click here for details
Closing date: 01 July 2023

	Details
	This option will suit students interested in taking a language with Business (International). International Business is about conducting business in different countries and managing people and organisations in an increasingly globalised world. To effectively compete in this changing business landscape, organisations must offer goods and services across nations, regions, and continents outside of their home market and must also manage increasingly diverse workforces as nations, cultures, and markets converge. International Business provides the strategies, insights, and skills to respond to these challenges, enabling organisations to manage diverse people and operations and to compete for customers across the world. Business (International) can be taken with any subject not in Group 2 e.g. a language, Anthropology, Geography amongst others. Languages available include Chinese Studies, French, German, Nua-Ghaeilge and Spanish. Our International Business degree is ideal for students with a global outlook who wish to work either in local firms competing abroad or in subsidiaries of foreign multinationals, located either here or abroad. International Business students at Maynooth are offered a wide variety of choice. We offer modules that will develop both core business management knowledge as well as modules that provide a more specialist understanding of the international aspects of business. International Business students also have the option of taking a four year degree with a study year abroad, thus combining what they learn in university with insights into another culture.

Details

This option will suit students interested in taking a language with Business (International).

International Business is about conducting business in different countries and managing people and organisations in an increasingly globalised world.
To effectively compete in this changing business landscape, organisations must offer goods and services across nations, regions, and continents outside of their home market and must also manage increasingly diverse workforces as nations, cultures, and markets converge.
International Business provides the strategies, insights, and skills to respond to these challenges, enabling organisations to manage diverse people and operations and to compete for customers across the world.
Business (International) can be taken with any subject not in Group 2 e.g. a language, Anthropology, Geography amongst others. Languages available include Chinese Studies, French, German, Nua-Ghaeilge and Spanish.
Our International Business degree is ideal for students with a global outlook who wish to work either in local firms competing abroad or in subsidiaries of foreign multinationals, located either here or abroad.
International Business students at Maynooth are offered a wide variety of choice. We offer modules that will develop both core business management knowledge as well as modules that provide a more specialist understanding of the international aspects of business.
International Business students also have the option of taking a four year degree with a study year abroad, thus combining what they learn in university with insights into another culture.

Entry requirements

	Additional information
	Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7, O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language. O4/H7 Mathematics recommended. The Maynooth Education Click here for details about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways. 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.

Additional information

	How to apply
	APPLY TO THE CAO WWW.CAO.IE 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

How to apply

Course structure

This option will suit students interested in taking a language with Business (International).

First year

BA Bachelor of Arts � Business (International) Double Major, Major/ Minor or as a Minor
> 15 or 30 credits of Business (International)
> Choose up to three other subjects from the five groups available (maximum 1 subject per group)

Second year

>   30 credits of Business (International) and continue with one of your other 1st year subjects as a Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor
>   Alternatively, you can transfer into our specialised BBS International Business degree
>   To be eligible to do so, you must pass all modules in the 30 credit Business (International) subject. Alternatively you must pass all modules in the 15 credit Business (International) subject and pass Accounting and pass Economics or Finance in 1st year.
>   Transfer option in 2nd year - into the Business and Languages degree MH409 - for students who have completed the first year of the BA degree (MH101) taking at least 15 credits of Business (International) and passing 30 credits
of beginners/15 credits of non-beginner language (in the relevant language).
>   Transfer option in 2nd year - into the MH404 Business and Global Cultures degree - for students who have completed the first year of the Bachelor of Arts degree (MH101) taking either 15 or 30 credits of Anthropology and 30 credits of Business.
>   Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year. Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year

Duration: 3 years (4 if taking Erasmus/Study Abroad)

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)

This option will suit students interested in taking a language with Business (International).

International Business is about conducting business in different countries and managing people and organisations in an increasingly globalised world.
To effectively compete in this changing business landscape, organisations must offer goods and services across nations, regions, and continents outside of their home market and must also manage increasingly diverse workforces as nations, cultures, and markets converge.
International Business provides the strategies, insights, and skills to respond to these challenges, enabling organisations to manage diverse people and operations and to compete for customers across the world.
Business (International) can be taken with any subject not in Group 2 e.g. a language, Anthropology, Geography amongst others. Languages available include Chinese Studies, French, German, Nua-Ghaeilge and Spanish.
Our International Business degree is ideal for students with a global outlook who wish to work either in local firms competing abroad or in subsidiaries of foreign multinationals, located either here or abroad.
International Business students at Maynooth are offered a wide variety of choice. We offer modules that will develop both core business management knowledge as well as modules that provide a more specialist understanding of the international aspects of business.
International Business students also have the option of taking a four year degree with a study year abroad, thus combining what they learn in university with insights into another culture.

Please note: if you wish to gain accreditation in Business as a subject eligible for 2nd level teaching (after the required postgraduate degree in teaching), you should choose Business (Management) – MN1MV30. This Business (International Business) in Arts pathway will NOT guarantee the credits in Business disciplines required by the Teaching Council of Ireland (see the Teaching Council website for details).

MN1IV30 - BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL)

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
GLOBAL BUSINESS AND MARKETING	MN159	7.5	1
INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING	AC151	7.5	1
MICROECONOMICS 1	EC101M	7.5	2
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT	MN155	7.5	2

MN1IF15 - BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL)

Credits: 15 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		GLOBAL BUSINESS AND MARKETING	MN159	7.5	1
		ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT	MN155	7.5	2

Year 2

BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL)

This option will suit students interested in taking a language with Business (International).

International Business is about conducting business in different countries and managing people and organisations in an increasingly globalised world.
To effectively compete in this changing business landscape, organisations must offer goods and services across nations, regions, and continents outside of their home market and must also manage increasingly diverse workforces as nations, cultures, and markets converge.
International Business provides the strategies, insights, and skills to respond to these challenges, enabling organisations to manage diverse people and operations and to compete for customers across the world.
Business (International) can be taken with any subject not in Group 2 e.g. a language, Anthropology, Geography amongst others. Languages available include Chinese Studies, French, German, Nua-Ghaeilge and Spanish.
Our International Business degree is ideal for students with a global outlook who wish to work either in local firms competing abroad or in subsidiaries of foreign multinationals, located either here or abroad.
International Business students at Maynooth are offered a wide variety of choice. We offer modules that will develop both core business management knowledge as well as modules that provide a more specialist understanding of the international aspects of business.
International Business students also have the option of taking a four year degree with a study year abroad, thus combining what they learn in university with insights into another culture.

International Business is about conducting business in different countries and managing people and organisations in an increasingly globalised world. To effectively compete in this changing business landscape, organisations must offer goods and services across nations, regions, and continents outside of their home market and must also manage increasingly diverse workforces as nations, cultures, and markets converge. International Business provides the strategies, insights, and skills to respond to these challenges, enabling organisations to manage diverse people and operations and to compete for customers across the world.

If you are considering possibly pursuing a career as a second level teacher (after the required postgraduate degree in teaching), you MUST choose Business (Management) as a Double Major or Major subject. The Business (International Business) and the Business (Marketing) in Arts pathways will NOT guarantee the credits in Business disciplines required by the Teaching Council of Ireland (see the Teaching Council website for details).

MN2IDM - BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL)

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR BUSINESS	AC208	2.5	1
ENTREPRENEURSHIP THEORY, PROCESSES AND PRACTICES	MN217	5	2
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	MN220	5	1
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	MN215	5	1
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT	MN224	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS	MN204	5	2
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

BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL)

This option will suit students interested in taking a language with Business (International).

International Business is about conducting business in different countries and managing people and organisations in an increasingly globalised world.
To effectively compete in this changing business landscape, organisations must offer goods and services across nations, regions, and continents outside of their home market and must also manage increasingly diverse workforces as nations, cultures, and markets converge.
International Business provides the strategies, insights, and skills to respond to these challenges, enabling organisations to manage diverse people and operations and to compete for customers across the world.
Business (International) can be taken with any subject not in Group 2 e.g. a language, Anthropology, Geography amongst others. Languages available include Chinese Studies, French, German, Nua-Ghaeilge and Spanish.
Our International Business degree is ideal for students with a global outlook who wish to work either in local firms competing abroad or in subsidiaries of foreign multinationals, located either here or abroad.
International Business students at Maynooth are offered a wide variety of choice. We offer modules that will develop both core business management knowledge as well as modules that provide a more specialist understanding of the international aspects of business.
International Business students also have the option of taking a four year degree with a study year abroad, thus combining what they learn in university with insights into another culture.

MN2IMJ - BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL)

Credits: 40 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
BRAND MANAGEMENT	MN228	5	1
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
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	MN220	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
PROJECT MANAGEMENT	MN211	5	1

BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL)

This option will suit students interested in taking a language with Business (International).

International Business is about conducting business in different countries and managing people and organisations in an increasingly globalised world.
To effectively compete in this changing business landscape, organisations must offer goods and services across nations, regions, and continents outside of their home market and must also manage increasingly diverse workforces as nations, cultures, and markets converge.
International Business provides the strategies, insights, and skills to respond to these challenges, enabling organisations to manage diverse people and operations and to compete for customers across the world.
Business (International) can be taken with any subject not in Group 2 e.g. a language, Anthropology, Geography amongst others. Languages available include Chinese Studies, French, German, Nua-Ghaeilge and Spanish.
Our International Business degree is ideal for students with a global outlook who wish to work either in local firms competing abroad or in subsidiaries of foreign multinationals, located either here or abroad.
International Business students at Maynooth are offered a wide variety of choice. We offer modules that will develop both core business management knowledge as well as modules that provide a more specialist understanding of the international aspects of business.
International Business students also have the option of taking a four year degree with a study year abroad, thus combining what they learn in university with insights into another culture.

MN2IMI - BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL)

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	MN220	5	1
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	MN215	5	1
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT	MN224	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS	MN204	5	2
MARKETING MANAGEMENT	MN203	5	2
OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT	MN212	5	1

Year 3

BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL)

This option will suit students interested in taking a language with Business (International).

International Business is about conducting business in different countries and managing people and organisations in an increasingly globalised world.
To effectively compete in this changing business landscape, organisations must offer goods and services across nations, regions, and continents outside of their home market and must also manage increasingly diverse workforces as nations, cultures, and markets converge.
International Business provides the strategies, insights, and skills to respond to these challenges, enabling organisations to manage diverse people and operations and to compete for customers across the world.
Business (International) can be taken with any subject not in Group 2 e.g. a language, Anthropology, Geography amongst others. Languages available include Chinese Studies, French, German, Nua-Ghaeilge and Spanish.
Our International Business degree is ideal for students with a global outlook who wish to work either in local firms competing abroad or in subsidiaries of foreign multinationals, located either here or abroad.
International Business students at Maynooth are offered a wide variety of choice. We offer modules that will develop both core business management knowledge as well as modules that provide a more specialist understanding of the international aspects of business.
International Business students also have the option of taking a four year degree with a study year abroad, thus combining what they learn in university with insights into another culture.

MN3IDM - BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL)

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN MARKETING	MN356	5	1
INNOVATION MANAGEMENT: TOOLS AND CONCEPTS	MN305	5	2
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING	MN313	5	1
MANAGING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS	MN304	5	1
MANAGING MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS	MN322	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

BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL)

This option will suit students interested in taking a language with Business (International).

International Business is about conducting business in different countries and managing people and organisations in an increasingly globalised world.
To effectively compete in this changing business landscape, organisations must offer goods and services across nations, regions, and continents outside of their home market and must also manage increasingly diverse workforces as nations, cultures, and markets converge.
International Business provides the strategies, insights, and skills to respond to these challenges, enabling organisations to manage diverse people and operations and to compete for customers across the world.
Business (International) can be taken with any subject not in Group 2 e.g. a language, Anthropology, Geography amongst others. Languages available include Chinese Studies, French, German, Nua-Ghaeilge and Spanish.
Our International Business degree is ideal for students with a global outlook who wish to work either in local firms competing abroad or in subsidiaries of foreign multinationals, located either here or abroad.
International Business students at Maynooth are offered a wide variety of choice. We offer modules that will develop both core business management knowledge as well as modules that provide a more specialist understanding of the international aspects of business.
International Business students also have the option of taking a four year degree with a study year abroad, thus combining what they learn in university with insights into another culture.

MN3IMJ - BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL)

Credits: 40 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
BUSINESS ANALYTICS	MN342	5	2
CHANGE MANAGEMENT & ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT	MN321	5	2
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN MARKETING	MN356	5	1
GLOBAL IT BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE	MN333	5	2
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 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

BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL)

This option will suit students interested in taking a language with Business (International).

International Business is about conducting business in different countries and managing people and organisations in an increasingly globalised world.
To effectively compete in this changing business landscape, organisations must offer goods and services across nations, regions, and continents outside of their home market and must also manage increasingly diverse workforces as nations, cultures, and markets converge.
International Business provides the strategies, insights, and skills to respond to these challenges, enabling organisations to manage diverse people and operations and to compete for customers across the world.
Business (International) can be taken with any subject not in Group 2 e.g. a language, Anthropology, Geography amongst others. Languages available include Chinese Studies, French, German, Nua-Ghaeilge and Spanish.
Our International Business degree is ideal for students with a global outlook who wish to work either in local firms competing abroad or in subsidiaries of foreign multinationals, located either here or abroad.
International Business students at Maynooth are offered a wide variety of choice. We offer modules that will develop both core business management knowledge as well as modules that provide a more specialist understanding of the international aspects of business.
International Business students also have the option of taking a four year degree with a study year abroad, thus combining what they learn in university with insights into another culture.

MN3IMI - BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL)

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
MANAGING MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS	MN322	5	1
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT	MN340	5	1
STRATEGY SIMULATION	MN341	5	2
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS AND RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT	MN360	5	2

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Maynooth University School of Business
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+353 1 708 3609 / +353 1 474 7514 / + 353 1 708 3703
business@mu.ie
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/business
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	Career and postgraduate options
	Career options: Ireland is home to the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Asia) headquarters of many large multinational corporations, providing excellent employment opportunities for students of International Business. This degree provides an excellent foundation for a variety of careers in business, including entering employment in the Irish operation of a major multinational, working with Irish companies that supply to international customers, consulting and helping organisations to internationalise and grow, and managing a diverse workforce. Opportunities are also available at a policy level working for national organisations to promote Ireland as a destination inward investment and for internationalising Irish business. The degree also provides valuable insights for those wishing to take their natural talents for building or running a business to the next level. With business being ever more global, completing this degree could literally take you anywhere in the world! The of Business also offers a range of postgraduate programmes for International Business graduates. Postgraduate options: Many of our graduates choose to specialise further with a postgraduate degree. The School of Business currently offers a range of postgraduate programmes for Business graduates. Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about postgraduate options. For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

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