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BB (Hons) in Digital & International Business

Course Duration
1 Year
Course Level
Level 8
Course Places
20 Places

Course Summary

This 1-year (add-on) honours degree course is intended to advance learners’ knowledge, skills and competences in the area of digital and international business.

Through the use of digital technologies, graduates will be able to identify and support the pursuit of new business opportunities, enhance trading processes and keep abreast of new trends.

Graduates will be able to apply the theories of strategic management to develop entry strategies into international markets while, at the same time, being able to adapt to the cultural environments of these markets.

The course will provide learners with a set of professional and personal skills that collectively enhance employability. Creativity will be emphasised throughout the course to help learners develop a reflective, problem-solving and entrepreneurial mindset in the context of digital business.


(All modules are mandatory) 

*10 credit modules 

Graduates from this course would typically seek employment in a range of industry sectors, especially creative and digitally-based industries, potentially in the following roles:

  • International Business Development
  • Export Sales/Marketing
  • Internatinal Sales Adminstration
  • Digital Media Management
  • Web Design/Management
  • New Product Development

Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees

Applicants will require a level 7 (or equivalent) qualification with an overall 50% average, from a Business & Technology, ICT or Business/Management course with appropriate ICT content.

Recognised Prior Learning

  • We also welcome applicants with Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)

Jennifer Fegan (Programme Director)
Email: Jennifer.Fegan@dkit.ie

  • Learners on this course will be taught alongside Bachelor of Business and Creative Media Level 8 honours groups for some modules.
  • Assessment will be mainly by continuous assessment, project and course work, with only some modules incorporating a final exam.
Course ID DKA14
Course Type Add On
Study Mode Full-Time
Level 8
Duration 1 Year
School School of Business & Humanities
Department Business Studies
Awarding Body Dundalk Institute of Technology
Delivery Method On Campus

Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).