Bachelor of Business (Honours) International Business

The world’s economy is increasingly global. As a result, demand continues to grow for individuals who understand the global context of business: from the logistics of international trade and cross-border investments to the cultural and ethical issues that are imbued in the practice of business around the world.

By studying international business in AIT, students will have the opportunity to:
 

• learn about world cultures and societies, and be challenged to approach issues from different perspectives

• gain a solid understanding of core business areas during the first two years of the programme with specific emphasis on global issues in years three and four

• benefit from a one-semester work placement (in Ireland or abroad)

• gain experience of an applied international consultancy project as part of their final year studies

• increase their employability and earning potential as a result of the language element of this programme

• experience a range of learning approaches including practical workshops, group work and team based learning (TBL) in addition to lectures and relevant guest speakers

• take an optional study semester abroad as part of the programme

• engage in an applied international learning or mini-Erasmus opportunity
   

The competencies gained as part of this programme are increasingly valuable to employers faced with the challenge of opening and integrating multiple markets and achieving cohesion and collegiality in increasingly diverse workforces. The acquisition of language skills in either French or Chinese will leave students well placed to support employers engaging in international trade. Multilingual graduates with a business qualification benefit from increased opportunities in areas including sales, marketing, operations and supply chain management. Employers have noted that the learning of a foreign language is no longer a luxury for the minority but a necessity for the majority (Ibec, 2014). It is It is an international calling card which results in increased opportunities for those who choose to embrace the challenge.