DC116 · Level 8 · 4 years

Global Business (USA)

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

602

Down 11 points since 2023 (613).

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About this course

This is a four-year business degree with two years at DCU and two years at the University of Massachusetts in the US, ending with degrees from both universities. It has work placements in Ireland and the US.

How long
4 years
What you study
In Years 1 and 2 you study accounting, finance, economics and marketing, plus North American history, politics and business practice, with an option to study a second language. In Year 3 at UMass you focus on international business, and in Year 4 you can specialise.
Placement and abroad
You complete a work placement in Ireland and a second one while abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in areas such as banking, finance and European affairs.
Who it suits
Suits students who want an international business career and are happy to live, study and work in another country.

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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
2026602Published after the final round
2025 617617625
2024 613601613
2023 613613625

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H6 or Ordinary O4
  • English or Irish: 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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