BB (Hons) in International Business with Digitalisation
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Course Overview
By integrating business acumen with technological expertise, this course empowers individuals to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the digital era, shaping them into versatile professionals capable of leading organisations towards sustainable growth and innovation. Students will enhance their tech skills and apply them directly to a global business environment.
Graduates of this course will be prepared for a career in the ever-evolving international business landscape, with the opportunity to learn another language. The course will cover modules that will prepare graduates for work in business, sales support, project management, IT systems and support. Students can also study abroad or complete a work placement during their third year of study.
What makes this course different
This course is a unique business-oriented degree combined with technological focus for the rapidly changing digital era.
Gain practical experience and make valuable connections within the industry through the professional work placement element of this course in Year 3
Understanding the Industry
The world of business and technology is an ever-evolving landscape that demands agility, innovation, and strategic thinking. The core principles of business management, finance, marketing, HR, operations management and entrepreneurship are essential skills to navigate the competitive marketplace. Simultaneously the technological advancements and digital transformation taught in this programme help harness the power of technology to drive organisational success.
Career Opportunities
Future Careers:
- Digital marketing executive
- Social media executive
- Media publisher
- Web content specialist
- Communications Executive
- Website content editor
- CRM Executive
In these areas:
- Sales
- IT systems
- IT support
- Social Media management
- Data Analytics
- Fintech
Course Delivery and Modules
- Media Publishing
- Financial Management
- Human Resources
- Data Analysis and Visualisation
- The Resilient Graduate
- Enterprise Development Project
- Operations Management
- Technology Implementation and Strategy Project
Or Studies Abroad Or Work Placement
Students can complete a work placement, study abroad with Erasmus, or continue with Year 3 modules.
Work placement
Students have the opportunity to participate in a 12-week industry work placement in Year 3, and students will be prepared for their placement through specially designed modules focusing on workplace communications and interview techniques.
Students from business and management courses have completed their work experience and subsequently been offered full-time permanent positions upon completion of their degrees at a range of national and international companies including First Derivatives, Combilift, Irish Life, UHY Farrelly Dawe White, Enterprise Ireland, GS Medical and Flogas, to name a few.
This placement is arranged through the dedicated Placement Office at DkIT and they are the central point of contact for the host organisation and provide a key role in supporting the students before and during the placement.
Education Progression
MBS in Entrepreneurship and Marketing
MBS in Strategic Data Analytics for Business
Fees and Funding
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees
Entry requirements
In addition to the standard entry requirements below, there are the following Language Elective Requirements: French: Ordinary level grade O3 or Higher level Grade H5 at Leaving Certificate or equivalent; Spanish/German/ Chinese: No prior knowledge required.
- Standard Requirements for Leaving Certificate Applicants
- Standard Requirements for UK/NI Applicants
- Standard Requirements for QQI-Further Education Applicants
Recent CAO points
How to apply
Apply on CAO
All standard entry first-year applicants must apply for entry through the CAO. See Important application dates for CAO and information for specific applicant types below:
Advanced Entry & Transfer Applications
Advanced Entry is for applicants who have previous educational achievements and/or work experience and want to be considered for direct entry into year 2, 3, or 4 of a course. This includes students looking to transfer to DkIT from another Higher Education provider.
International Application (non-EU)
International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.
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