Higher Diploma in International Business

This full-time and part-time programme is aimed at non-business graduates who are looking to advance their careers by achieving a qualification in business but with a focus on international business. The programme will also be of interest to those self-employed or in employment who require cross-skilling or up-skilling in international business, but with a focus on the inter-relationship between the management, marketing, innovation, international and strategic aspects of a business.

Business permeates through every industry sector and to progress in any organisation will demand graduates to have not only skills in their relevant fields but also the business skills to operate in a commercial business environment. This programme covers the key principles of business, management but with a strong emphasis on the international aspects of operating a business.

This programme would be of benefit to anyone interested in a career in global business, international marketing, business consultancy, international trade & exporting and related areas.

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What are the entry requirements?

1. An honours degree (level 8) in a non-business or a non-cognate discipline or approved equivalent qualification. Priority of entry will be given to applicants with a higher classification of the award.

1. Special Case Registrations: Prospective participants who do not meet the entry requirements for the programme detailed above, but who may qualify for admission by meeting certain other equivalent criteria, should apply to the Admissions Office for consideration.

What modules will I study?

• Title: Microeconomics for Business
  Credits: 5 Credits

• Title: Strategic Management Concepts
  Credits: 5 Credits

• Title: International Marketing
  Credits: 5 Credits

• Title: Enterprise and Innovation
  Credits: 5 Credits

• Title: The World Economy - Change, Culture and Communication
  Credits: 5 Credits

• Title: Human Resource Management
  Credits: 5 Credits

• Title: Macroeconomics for Business
  Credits: 5 Credits

• Title: Strategic Management Practice
  Credits: 5 Credits

• Title: Global Business Management
  Credits: 5 Credits

• Title: New Venture Planning
  Credits: 5 Credits

• Title: Doing Business in the UK and EU
  Credits: 5 Credits

• Title: Organisational Behaviour
  Credits: 5 Credits

Are there opportunities for further study?

On completion of these programmes, graduates will also be able to apply for Level 9 qualifications in the field of business including LIT’s own Master of Business in Marketing & Management Strategy.

What are the career prospects?

On completion of this programme graduates will be able to:

• Devise foreign market entry strategies for firms looking to expand their operations outside of Ireland

• Apply knowledge of international trade patterns in manufacturing and services to identify locations for doing business globally

• Conduct comparative analyses of foreign markets

• Advice on how to do business in and with the UK post-Brexit and the EU

• Use management skills to develop an internationalisation strategy.

Graduates will be equipped to work in Global business, international marketing, business consultancy, international trade & exporting and related areas.

More Information

With uncertainty at the UK-Irish trade level, the case for an even greater focus on the growth potential offered by a more varied and broader palette of international and global markets is becoming clear to see. This is evidenced by an international economic environment that continues to see high levels of uncertainty and volatility amongst the more traditional locations for Irish firms looking to internationalise their operations.

Fees

Entry fee for this programme is €4,350 but is subject to change.