| Programme details | |
|---|---|
| Degree: | Bachelor (Bachelor) |
| Disciplines: |
Business Administration
Languages |
| Duration: | 48 months |
| Study modes: | full-time |
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This programme offers an exciting way of learning about business concepts, theories and models, in a variety of subject areas, as well as getting to grips in an in-depth and comprehensive manner with another country’s language, its society, culture and business environment,the third year of which is spent studying abroad.
From start to finish, whether as beginners (on the ab initio Russian and Polish* streams) or as more advanced learners (in French, German or Spanish), you will be required to demonstrate a high level of motivation and commitment to mastering core business modules and to all aspects of language learning
* Special provisions can be made for students with prior knowledge of Russian or Polish (heritage speakers, near-native speakers or those who have an entrance qualification in Russian or Polish).
The distinctiveness of Trinity’s B.B.S. (Lang.) degrees centres on the following: The business and language dimensions are integrated across all years of the programme, especially during the year abroad; language instruction is provided by specially-trained lecturers, most of whom are native speakers; lectures on the economy, business environment, society and culture of the relevant country are provided by experts who are continuously conducting research in their specialist field of study; and in most cases, students complete a work placement in the target culture in order to apply and develop their business and language skills in a professional setting.
On graduation you will have a strong academic knowledge of international business and management, together with a high-level of competence in the language you have studied. Recent graduates are employed in Ireland and abroad by leading international companies such as Google, KPMG, AIB Capital Markets and Goldman Sachs, as well as by consultancy organisations, embassies and public sector bodies. Many are working in marketing or international management roles while others occupy more specialist positions (e.g. as analysts or researchers). Some proceed to undertake further study and research in international business at postgraduate level.
This programme aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate internationally and to understand the social, political and cultural contexts of markets, organisations and management across countries.
Teaching is specifically geared to the everyday needs, both formal and informal, of business managers. The language components of the programme will have a contemporary socio-economic and business orientation and much of the teaching is provided through the target language, simultaneously building language skills and knowledge relevant to managing across cultures.
There are approximately 18-20 hours of lectures and tutorials per week. This time allocation should be matched by a similar level of personal study.
Modules in the first and second years include:*
The third year is spent at a university or business school in the country of the language you are studying. Trinity has exchange agreements with a range of leading universities and business schools throughout Europe. The vast majority of modules and examinations, taken during your year abroad, will be through the medium of your chosen language. On conclusion of the academic year, experience of the business culture in the country of your chosen language may be gained through a work placement of approximately two months’ duration.
In fourth year, all students are required to complete a Capstone module that involves independent research as the core learning activity.
In fourth year, Business module choices include:*
* Modules are subject to change
You will also take modules in your chosen language, further developing your writing, oral and translation skills, and in different aspects of business communication.
If you are considering studying this course at Trinity, but want to be sure, you are most welcome to sample lectures in the participating departments during teaching terms. You may also discuss your options with a member of the teaching staff. Contact either the Trinity Business School or the language department/s by email or phone.