International Business American College Dublin

Overview

Lectures are interactive environments where students are encouraged to exchange ideas and opinions.  There is a strong emphasis on developing the student’s personal skills such as public speaking and debating in the International Business programme delivered by American College Dublin.  This is supported by the culturally diverse learning environment at the institution with a student body drawn from over sixty countries.  On completion of the fourth year students gain invaluable work experience by undertake an eight-week internship in a multinational firm. 

Students have a wide range of opportunities open to them when they complete their degree.  Graduates can enter the college’s Master of Business in International Business or the MBA in International Business or alternatively enter master’s, doctoral or professional studies in other institutions.

Graduates have been successful in diverse areas such as accountancy, advertising, banking, finance, human resource management, ICT, insurance, lecturing, public relations, and stockbroking, while some are running their own businesses.  Graduates are furthering their careers with companies such as Abu Dhabi Investment Bank, Allianz Group, Arvato, Bank of Ireland, Canada Life, CIT Aerospace Int., Citigroup, Dell, Enterprise Ireland, Facebook, Google, International Data Corporation, JP Morgan, LogicaCMG, Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd., Microsoft, Shanghai Huatai Securities Co. Ltd, Smurfit Kappa Group, and Ulster Bank.

Career Prospects

Along with academic knowledge that students receive throughout the duration of their chosen subject, students will also acquire and develop transferable career skills from their degree discipline. These skills along with potential career paths are provided below to give you a well-rounded view of what the course has to offer. 

These skills include:

• Analytical skills

• Effective communication skills

• Strategic thinking

• Strong presentation Skills 

• Problem solving

• Interpersonal skills

• Leadership

• Team work 

• Interpreting statistical data

• Time management

Graduates from the BA in International Business programme have been successful in diverse areas such as:

• Accountancy/Finance 

• International Finance

• Banking

• Management 

• Marketing 

• Entrepreneurship 

• Advertising

The programme also serves as preparation for students to participate in a variety of postgraduate programmes such as the Masters of Business in International Business and MBA in Business Administration. 

Accreditation

The four year programme is awarded under the institution’s American accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.