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Ireland

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TR080: Global Business Programme Structure

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This Global Business Programme is a specialised business degree with an emphasis on developing the skillset for the global market. This distinct, direct entry programme integrates learning from eight key business themes to provide a comprehensive understanding of what is required for forward-looking businesses operating globally.

The key pillars of the Global Business programme are a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, and relevant real-life business experience which will open up doors to the fascinating world of business. Sustainability is our cornerstone, arming students with tools to tackle global challenges. We provide a world-class education through innovative teaching methods and dynamic learning environments. As leaders in education, we nurture holistic, forward-thinking students with a strong focus on sustainability and transforming business for good.​

Programme at a Glance

  • Start Date: September
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Features: Focus on Global/International Business, Inter-Cultural Management, Organisations and People, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Economics, Marketing and Strategy, Experiential Learning and Personal Development 

Year 1: Junior Fresh

Immersing Yourself in the Fundamentals of Business

In your first year, you will learn about the history and evolution of business, organisation and management, in order to establish and reinforce the principle that the pursuit of business is embedded in - and a central driver of - our complex global economy. Furthermore, you will start your self-development journey with the key quantitative and qualitative skills required for business in the 21st Century.

In addition to the six mandatory Business modules, you will choose one module from the list below. Students wishing to spend all or part of their third year studying abroad in a non-English speaking country should take a language module during their Fresh years.

Optional module list:

  • LAU12410 Introduction To Law (A)
  • LAU12402 Introduction To Law (B)
  • FRU1151Y BESS French Language & Civilisation 1 (French Society And Economy)
  • GRU1100Y German Language 1 
  • PLU11051 Polish Language 1 Beginners MT
  • PLU11052 Polish Language 1 Beginners HT
  • RUU11051 Russian Language FOR Beginners MT
  • RUU11052 Russian Languages FOR Beginners HT
  • SPU1152Y First Year Spanish (BESS/GB)

Year 2: Senior Fresh

Broaden Your Business Knowledge to International Settings

Your second year gives you a thorough grounding in every core discipline of business theory and practice, from marketing to finance. You will benefit from the full resources of a globally networked institution. By taking a significant number of credits from other disciplines – from Law and Linguistics, to Geology or Psychology – you will have the unique opportunity to see how your thinking interacts with and is influenced by others, cultivating new insights that can only come through such interdisciplinarity.

Optional Module List:

  • ECU22011 Intermediate Economics A (5 ECTS) Semester 1
  • ECU22012 Intermediate Economics B (5 ECTS) Semester 2
  • SOU22011 Introduction to Social Research 1 (5 ECTS) Semester 1
  • SOU22012 Introduction to Social Research 2 (5 ECTS) Semester 2
  • S0U22041 Powe r, State and Social Movements A (5 ECTS) Semester 1
  • S0U22052 Power, State and Social Movements B (5 ECTS) Semester 2
  • FRU2251Y Language – French Language & Civilisation 2 (10 ECTS)
  • GRU2200Y German Language 2 (10 ECTS) Semester 1 & 2
  • PLU22051 Polish Language 2 (cont. Beginners - MT)
  • PLU22052 Polish Language 2 (cont. Beginners - HT)
  • RUU22051 Intermediate Russian Continuing Beginners MT 
  • RUU22052 Intermediate Russian Continuing Beginners HT 
  • SPU2254Y Second Year Spanish (10 ECTS) 

Year 3: Junior Sophister

Learn by Doing

While building on your portfolio of skills and knowledge, you are awarded credit for experience that transforms your learning – whether through a semester or year abroad at one of our partner institutions or by reflecting on the internship that you undertook during the summer months. This experiential learning is highly valued by employers and is a unique opportunity for students to develop business skills. During your third year you will also decide if you wish to pursue an internship during your summer break.

Year 4: Senior Sophister

Deepen your Expertise

In your Senior Sophister year, you will focus on at least one area of business expertise: studying your chosen subject in depth, taking advanced modules in the subject and undertaking a significant research project (Capstone) guided by one of our faculty or industry experts. Your work leads you into your chosen career path, be it finance, accounting, strategy or marketing.