Overview
The Certificate in International Business (Level 6, 30 ECTS) programme offers a specialised core academic curriculum with five mandatory modules:
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The International Economy
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Introduction to Business Finance
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International Management Practice
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Marketing Communication and Campaigns
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Enterprise and Innovation
In addition students will also select one 5 ECTS elective module from the following options:
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Event Planning and Operations
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Digital Content & Media Tools
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Irish Society and Economics
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Chinese for Beginners
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Spanish for Beginners
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Spanish for Business
This programme aims to provide learners with the knowledge and communication skills required to gain employment in a variety of enterprises, including with companies that are engaged in sustainable development. As such, a particular focus of this programme is sustainable development. In the past student projects have explored urban farming, sustainable food, smart bins, vegetarian dogfood, can and bottle recycling, sustainable supply chains, and apps that promote sustainability and reduce throwaway culture.
Programme Objectives
The specific programme objectives are for learners to:
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Gain functional knowledge of cultural practices.
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Engage with the DBS Sustainability Society, its members, activities, and guests.
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Build their international experience and improve confidence.
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Gain cultural empathy, open-mindedness, social initiative, emotional stability, and flexibility.
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Examine theories and practices of organizing, leading, motivating, communicating, and negotiating in different national settings by travelling.
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Gain an understanding of socio/cultural, political/legal, economic, and technological factors which affect decision-making in an international sustainable development setting.
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Gain an appreciation of the role of business in different countries and basic operational/social protocol.
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Identify key issues and similarities and differences relative to management practices self-manage personal life in Ireland.
Student Testimonial
"I chose DBS because some friends told me that it’s a good school for international students and I chose International Business. I really enjoyed Declan’s class; it was very interesting. The lecturers had a great impact on my experience. They were open-minded and good listeners.
My favorite module was Irish with Seamus White. What a lecturer! Very nice and passionate.
I would of course recommend DBS, the SU is full of activities, nobody is alone and lecturers were all good. I lived at a host campus and there was a study room: really helpful. Thank you for this incredible experience!"
Stéphanie Meriaux
Certificate in International Business