AC120 · Level 8 · 3 years

International Business

American College · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

280

Up 62 points since 2023 (218).

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About this course

A three-year honours degree in business with a focus on how companies work across borders. It is taught at American College Dublin, where students come from over sixty countries.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers management, accounting, economics, marketing, business law and statistics. Later years add international finance, international marketing, HR, operations, e-commerce, sustainable business and entrepreneurship, plus a research project. Classes are interactive, with a lot of emphasis on presenting and debating.
Placement and abroad
Year 3 includes an eight-week internship with a multinational company.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in accountancy, banking, finance, advertising, HR and ICT, and some start their own businesses; you can add a fourth year or go on to a master's or MBA, and there are exemptions from four ACCA exams.
Who it suits
Suits students who like business, enjoy speaking up in discussions and are curious about how companies operate in different countries.

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About Business and administration

Management, finance, and marketing strategies

Learn how businesses operate and are managed. This field covers various business topics such as finance, marketing, human resources, and operations. Students will learn skills in strategic planning, organizational behavior, and decision-making. E.g. Commerce, Business Studies, International Business.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026280Published after the final round
2025 278278338
2024 269269281
2023 218218303

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • A language or Irish or English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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