• » Bachelor of Business (Hons) in International Business and Languages

    Programme Title  Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business and Languages
    CAO Code  Add-on programme. Not available via CAO
    LYIT internal code  LY_BEBUS_B
    Duration  1 Year
    Standard Code Places:  80
    National Framework Level  8
    Award Type  Major
    Awarding Body  LYIT, under Delegated Authority from HETAC
    Is this Programme for Me?
    If you have successfully completed the Bachelor of Arts in International Business & Languages (Level 7) or equivalent you may proceed to this Programme.
    Minimum Academic Entry Requirements
    This is a one-year add-on Honours Degree programme for students who hold the level 7 Bachelor of Arts in International Business & Languages or an equivalent qualification.
    What will I study?
    Year/Semester Proposed Modules Mandatory/
    Elective    		 No of credits Class hours per week
     4/7  Advanced French Language & Culture 3 Elective  5  6
     Advanced German Language & Culture 3 Elective  5  6
     Advanced Spanish Language & Culture 3 Elective  5  6
     Advanced German Language 2 Elective  5  4
     Advanced German Culture 2 Elective  5  2
     Advanced Spanish Language 2 Elective  5  4
     Advanced Spanish Culture 2 Elective  5  2
     Human Resource Management Mandatory  5  3
     Research Methods Mandatory  5  3
     International Business Management 1 Mandatory  5  3
     4/8   Advanced French Language & Culture 4 Elective  10  6
     Advanced German Language & Culture 4 Elective  10  6
     Advanced Spanish Language & Culture 4 Elective  10  6
     German Language & Culture 4 Elective  5  6
     Spanish Language & Culture 4 Elective  5  6
     International Marketing Communications Mandatory  5  3
     International Business Management 2 Mandatory  5  3
     Research Project Mandatory  5  3
    Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this programme graduates will:
    • have a knowledge, skills and competence level in a major language at C1 level on the Common European Framework and at B2 level in a minor language
    • have a specialised knowledge and skills of the cultural and business environments of the target languages and be able to apply these in an international business context based on reflection and experience
    • understand how the business elements integrate to enable the formation of a globalised strategic business outlook, have the skills necessary for use in an international business environment and be able to apply these in context.
    Are there follow-up Programmes Available?
    It is the intention of LYIT to develop a follow-up Masters Programme.
    Graduates from this Programme may pursue studies to Masters level at Institutes and Universities in Ireland or abroad.
    Career Opportunities
    Graduates from this Programme are qualified for positions as middle and senior managers in an international business context.
    This course begins in September each year. How to Apply
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
    • Contact Dr. Lynn Ramsey, Head of Department of Law & Humanities, Letterkenny Institute of Technology by
    • E- Mail: lynn.ramsey@lyit.ie
    • Telephone: (074) 9186204