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Slide 1: Dublin City University Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL B.A. in International Business and Languages B.A. in International Business and Languages (French and/or German and/or Spanish) CAO Code: DC145 Duration: 4 years Duration: 4 years Duration: 4 years Duration: 4 years Minimum cut-off points 2009: N/A Places: 40 Minimum cut-off points 2009: N/A Places: 10 Minimum cut-off points 2009: 395 Places: 10 Minimum cut-off points 2009: 370 Places: 8 You want to study business and you’re good at languages too. Why not study both? B.A. in International Business and Languages (English with French or German or Spanish) CAO Code: DC144 B.A. in International Business and Languages (Japanese) CAO Code: DC149 CAO Code: DC150 B.A. in International Business and Languages (Chinese) Why Study International Business and Languages? The International Business and Languages (IBL) degree has enjoyed remarkable success with graduates flourishing in diverse industries in many countries. International business is booming and borders are no longer a barrier to trade; small, large and multinational companies are trading freely on a global scale. There are now more opportunities than ever for business-savvy graduates who speak a second language. This degree prepares you for a successful and varied career by combining a thorough business grounding with a high level of fluency in two European languages, or Chinese or Japanese. There’s also the great opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner institutions in Europe, Central America, Japan or China. Course Structure You will be introduced to the core business subjects in Years 1 and 2. During second year you also choose which language you wish to major in, and the country where you want to study for a year. For your language modules you can choose from the following: n International Business with two of French, German or Spanish (DC145): If you take French, it must be at intermediate (Leaving Certificate or equivalent) level. German and Spanish can be taken either at beginner’s or intermediate level. It is not possible to take two languages at beginner’s level.
Slide 2: B.A. in International Business and Languages (CAO Code: DC144/145/149/150) Course Structure (continued) n International Business and Languages with English and one A Future Career Your impressive competence in languages, business and cultural awareness is a combination that is particularly attractive to employers. Graduates of IBL enjoy successful careers in areas including international marketing, international relations, accounting, diplomacy, management, and international finance. Among the organisations for which they work are Accenture, Central Bank of Ireland, Diageo, Department of Foreign Affairs, Food Safety Authority, Enterprise Ireland, German-Irish Chamber of Commerce, Kepak, Mitsubishi Motors Europe, and The Financial Times. This course is also suitable for those who ultimately wish to pursue a career in teaching Business as it is recognised by the Teaching Council for purposes of teaching Accounting, Business and Economics. of French or German or Spanish (DC144): You take English (which is not your mother tongue) at intermediate level. You may take French at intermediate level, or Spanish or German at intermediate or ab-initio (beginner’s) level. n International Business and Languages with Chinese (DC150): You take Chinese at beginner’s level. International Business and Languages with Japanese (DC149): You take Japanese at beginner’s level. n Year Abroad Third year involves a year of language and business studies at a partner institution abroad. We are particularly proud of the calibre of our Erasmus exchange partners who rank among the top academic institutions in their respective countries. Year abroad destinations include China, Japan, Belgium, Mexico, Spain, France, Germany and Austria. When you return home for your final year you can draw from your experience and decide which business area to specialise in, be it finance, law, marketing, human resource management, or management and information systems. Specialist subject options are also offered in the language and cultural field. Contact Details For more information, including special entry requirements for this course, go to www.dcu.ie/dcubs or contact the School Office at: tel: +353 (0)1 700 5265 or email: dcubs@dcu.ie What Will I Study? Year 1 Business Economics Mathematics Psychology in Organisations Marketing Market Research Statistics Languages French and German: Language and Culture or French and Spanish: Language and Culture or German and Spanish: Language and Culture or English with French or German or Spanish: Language and Culture or Japanese: Language, Reading and Writing, Communication Skills, Culture and Society or Chinese: Language, Reading and Writing, Communication Skills, Culture and Society Year 2 Business Applied Market Research Management/Business Game Human Resource Management Accounting Law Financial Management Languages English with French or German or Spanish: Language and Culture, Language Analysis and Practice, Internationalism and Global Culture and Language, Literature, French or German or Spanish for Academic Purposes French and German: Language, Literature, French and German for Academic Purposes or French and Spanish: Language, Literature, French and Spanish for Academic Purposes or German and Spanish: Language, Literature, German and Spanish for Academic Purposes or Japanese: Language, Culture and Society, Translation or Chinese: Language, Culture and Society, Translation, Chinese for Business Purposes Year Abroad Studying in France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Spain, Mexico, China or Work/Study in Japan Year 4 Business Strategic Management Year 3 Cultural Project Contribution Final year students part-specialise in one of the following areas: Marketing Human Resource Management Law eBusiness Management Finance Languages French or German or Spanish Academic Purposes Oral Skills Business and Society Advanced Written Skills Japanese or Chinese Language Advanced Translation Language Options A wide and diverse range of language and cultural options is available “IBL allowed me to develop my business acumen, my language skills and my cultural awareness. I majored in German and took French as a minor language. I am currently working for the French Bank Société Générale (Corporate and Investment Banking) in the Frankfurt office. Further rotations will take me to Paris and London. I have so many fond memories of the time I spent in DCU... the academic staff and all my fellow classmates helped to make my college years the best of my life.” Shane Michael Kelly, International Business and Languages Graduate www.dcu.ie/dcubs