US853 · Level 8 · 4 years

International Business

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

327

Up 45 points since 2023 (282).

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About this course

A four-year honours degree in Athlone looking at how companies do business across borders. You can add a language such as French.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing, human resources and computing, all with an international slant. First-year electives include French, Spanish and Business English. Later options include insurance, e-commerce and international economics.
Placement and abroad
There is a 20-week work placement in Year 3.
Where it can lead
The degree opens up career options at home and abroad in business and finance roles.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about global trade and enjoy a mix of business subjects and possibly languages.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

2023282202429120252792026327

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026327Published after the final round
2025 279279378
2024 291291348
2023 282282357

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

  • French: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • German: 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.

See the course on the Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone website ↗

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