BBA Business Management and German Studies

Program Overview

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The Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (MH409) at this university offers a unique combination of business and language studies. Students choose one business subject (Accounting, Business Management, International Business, or Marketing) and one language (Mandarin Chinese, French, German, or Spanish). The program includes an optional year abroad or international internship, providing students with valuable international experience. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in international business and further study at the postgraduate level.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Title:

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree

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Award Type and NFQ level:

Undergraduate Degree (8)

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CAO/PAC code:

MH409

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CAO Points:

400

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Closing Date:

01 July 2024

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Description:

• MH409 provides students with the widest choice of business and languages of any university degree in Ireland.
• You choose one business subject (Accounting , Business Management, International Business or Marketing) and one language (Mandarin Chinese, French, German or Spanish).
• Develop students' language skills, cultural awareness, and communication abilities.
• Equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in international business.

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Outline:

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Year 1:

• You will take 30 credits of the business subject of your choice.
• This will provide you with a foundational knowledge of your business subject.
• Beginner (30 credits) and non-beginner (15 credits) options are available in French, German, Spanish and Chinese.
• Students who take a language at non-beginner level (15 credits) also take the relevant Language and Culture modules (15 credits).
• You also have the option of taking one or two non-beginner (post Leaving Certificate H4 or higher) languages in 1st year.

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Year 2:

• For business, second year is about learning the functional capabilities of your subject including some optional choices.
• As a language student, you will have a twin focus on language and culture.

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Year 3:

• You will choose either Erasmus/study abroad in one of our partner universities or undertake an international internship (subject to availability).
• Study abroad will offer you the opportunity to develop your language and cultural skills.
You will have an opportunity to strengthen your language skills by living and studying through the target language, and you’ll also be able to take modules in other language, cultural, business or alternative subjects. Students may also qualify for funding through the Erasmus+ internship programme.
• (The University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive).

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Year 4:

• In your business subject, this is the year in which you will develop your understanding of the strategic aspects of running a business, as well as advanced skills in your chosen subject, including a range of optional and core modules.
• In your language, you will build on your experience abroad to develop a high degree of fluency and accuracy, and you will continue to develop your creative, analytical, and critical thinking through engaging with cultural studies.

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Assessment:

• Assessment methods vary depending on the specific modules taken.
• Common assessment methods include:
• Exams
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Projects
• Assessment criteria are aligned with the learning outcomes of each module.

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Teaching:

• The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified faculty members.
• Teaching methods include:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• The program also makes use of a variety of learning technologies and resources.

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Careers:

• Graduates of the program are well-prepared for a variety of careers in international business.
• Potential career paths include:
• International marketing
• International sales
• International management
• International finance
• International development

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Other:

• The program is offered on a full-time basis and is four years in duration.
• The program includes an optional year abroad or international internship.
• The program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).