Global Business (USA)

Course Details

CAO Code:

DC116

Course Type:

Undergraduate

NFQ Level:

8 - Please see www.qqi.ie for further information

Placement:

Yes

Delivery Mode:

Full-time

Minimum Points

625

Duration:

4 yr

The BA in Global Business (USA) is a passport to a career in international business.This unique course will give you a broad understanding of international business, as well as a rich intercultural experience, and high quality work placements with leading companies, in Ireland and the US. 

Once Course, Two Degrees
The course gives you the opportunity to qualify with two degrees by the end of this four-year programme. You’ll spend the first two years in DCU (including a work placement in Ireland) and the final two years at either Northeastern University in Boston, or the University of San Diego, California. During this period you’ll do your second work placement at a leading US-based company. On graduating, you will receive degrees from both DCU and your US University. 

For graduates of this degree, the world is your oyster, with international career opportunities in Ireland, the US and elsewhere. Graduates of the programme are currently working in areas such as Banking, Finance, and European Affairs.

Entry Requirements

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Leaving Cert

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply: Minimum of O4 or H6 in Mathematics.

GCE A Level

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply: GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE C Mathematics.

FET Level 5

Please visit our Admissions webpage for details on course requirements or how to apply to DCU.

Please visit our QQI FET webpage for details on DCU courses, open days, campus tours or school visits.

To apply to DCU, please visit www.cao.ie.

Please note from September 2024, there will be no FET entry route.

Advanced Entry

No Entry Path.

International Applications

International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. Click here for further information on international applications.

Fees and Funding

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Fees

Full time

Student Contribution

€3,043 per annum

EU Status Fee

€5,922 per annum

Non EU Fee

€14,500 per annum