This course is offered as part of our Business (General Entry) course which is listed on the CAO as course code TU932. For information on how the application process works and the various options available, please visit our overview page.
Course Title: Bachelor of Business (Honours) (allowing later specialisation in International Business or Management or Marketing Management)
The International Business degree is designed to create a ‘Business Ready’ graduate. Students will be dynamic and resourceful business people who are multi skilled, culturally sensitive and internationally aware. You will study a range of business and cultural topics and develop essential business skills in Innovation, Enterprise, Communication, Information Technology, Teamwork and Problem Solving all vital for success in today’s global business environment.
Most importantly the focus is on you, the student. One of our core Pathways is all about your personal development, creating your core competencies to enable you to flourish in a services innovation based economy. You can choose to study a Language or if you prefer study another exciting business related module instead. The choice is yours.
Leaving Certificate Requirements
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Minimum Number of |
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Subjects |
Higher |
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6 |
2 H5's |
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Minimum Grade in |
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Maths |
English OR Irish |
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F2/O6/H7 |
O6/H7 |
QQI/FET Requirements
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QQI/FET Award Required |
Additional Requirements |
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| Any full Level 5 or 6 award | Distinctions in 3 modules required |
In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi
Mature Applicants
Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.0 overall (or equivalent).
Graduate Job Titles:
- Manager
- Sales Manager
- Business Development Executive
- Bank Official
- Consultant
- Administrator
- Account Manager
- Marketing Executive
- Marketing Manager
Graduate Employers:
- Bank of Ireland
- PWC
- KPMG
- AIB
- Citi Bank
- Coca Cola
- Penneys
Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.
This course was previously known as TU916.
View Sample Timetable
Semester 1
- Critical Skills Development [Mandatory]
- Data Skills & Information Technology [Mandatory]
- Financial Accounting for Business Managers 1 [Mandatory]
- Principles of Business 1 [Mandatory]
- Principles of Law [Mandatory]
- Business Environment [Elective]
- French 1 [Elective]
- German 1 [Elective]
- Spanish 1 [Elective]
- Spanish 8 [Elective]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Globalisation in Emerging Markets [Mandatory]
- Enterprise Systems & Processes [Mandatory]
- International Services Management [Mandatory]
- Management Accounting for Business Managers 1 [Mandatory]
- Human Resource Management [Mandatory]
- Understanding Human Behaviour [Elective]
- French 3 [Elective]
- German 3 [Elective]
- Company Law [Elective]
- Spanish 3 [Elective]
- Understanding Human Behaviour [Elective]
- French 3 [Elective]
- German 3 [Elective]
- Company Law [Elective]
- Spanish 3 [Elective]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Managing Digital Opportunity [Mandatory]
- Professional Communications & Employment Preparation [Mandatory]
- Financial Management 1 [Mandatory]
- Business Simulation [Mandatory]
- International Selling Strategies [Mandatory]
- Consumer Behaviour [Elective]
- Project: Work based learning [Elective]
- French 5 [Elective]
- German 6 [Elective]
- International Human Resource Management [Elective]
- Work Based Project [Elective]
- Spanish 6 [Elective]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Global Corporate Citizenship [Mandatory]
- International Business Project Semester 7 [Mandatory]
- International Marketing and Export Management [Mandatory]
- Executive Skills Development [Elective]
- French 7 [Elective]
- German 7 [Elective]
- Innovation [Elective]
- Spanish 7 [Elective]
Semester 2
Irish/EU Applicants
Applications from all Irish/EU citizens are made through the Central Applications Office (CAO).
Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate or a QQI FET award, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.
The standard closing date to apply is February 1st. Late applications will close on May 1st. For restricted courses, the closing date is February 1st. Please see important dates on the CAO website. For a detailed guide on how to apply, please visit our CAO Hub.
International Students (Non-EU)
Applications from international students are welcome for this programme. If you meet any of the following criteria, applications should be made directly to TU Dublin via the “Apply Now – Non-EU” link on each programme webpage.
- You hold Non-EU Nationality, and you live in a Non-EU country.
- You hold EU Nationality, but you have not lived in an EU country for 3 of the last 5 years AND you have not attended 5 years primary/secondary education in an EU country.
- You require a Student Visa to study in Ireland
Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate or a QQI FET award, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.
For full details on How to Apply, Visa & Immigration Information, Accommodation Information and International Fees, please visit our International Hub.
Application Dates for Non-EU Applicants
Applications for undergraduate courses commencing September 2025 are now closed.
Applications for undergraduate courses commencing in September 2026 will open in November 2025. Applications will close in June 2026.