卡洛理工學(xué)院

What is the Course about?

Culture, language, political systems, geography, finance and socioe-conomic factors all shape and influence business and must be understood by organisations wishing to conduct business in a global marketplace. An international business degree equips students with the skills to manage people, diversity in culture, and ways of conducting business in a diverse marketplace.

Course Structure

Students who choose the International Business (INT) option at Year 3 study specialist subjects in more detail including: International Marketing; International Business Culture; Business Research Methods; and International Business. Additional specialist subjects can be chosen from the elective list, depending on the student’s area of interest.

Is this course for you?

Are you interested in living, working and traveling to other countries? Would you like to work in a multinational company with people from all over the world? Or maybe work with Irish companies in expanding internationally?

If you have you an outward perspective and an interest in international affairs, then this might be the course for you.

Special Features:

Work Placement is an integral part of the course in Year 3.
Maximum flexibility enabling students to choose a speciality after Year 2.
Exit Awards: Higher Certificate in Business (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2 and Bachelor of Business (NFQ Level 7) after Year 3.

What follow-on study opportunities are available?

Graduates who achieve a minimum of a second-class honours degree are eligible to apply to undertake a Research or Taught Masters at Institute of Technology Carlow or other institutions.

What will I be able to do when I finish the course?

An International Business Degree enables graduates to embark on a career path with plenty of flexibility and variety. Graduates of this course will have excellent employment opportunities with global organisations and with domestic companies with international importing and exporting operations. Typical roles include international marketing, sales management and customer service management. Many graduates start their careers with domestic operations of an organisation and then progress to managing and co-ordinating global operations.