BBA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND GERMAN STUDIES

Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth

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Maynooth University

Ireland , Maynooth

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

MH409

Campuses

MainSite

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Feb-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 17,000 / year

Next Intake 3-Feb-2026

BBA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND GERMAN STUDIES

About

Degree Overview
>MH409 provides students with the widest choice of business and languages of any university degree in Ireland. Choose one business subject (Accounting**, Business Management, International Business or Marketing) and one language (Chinese, French, German or Spanish). No previous study of either business or the chosen language is required to take this degree.
>Students have up to four weeks at the beginning of semester one to choose their preferred business and language options. This enables students to find the subjects that best match their interests and aptitude. If beginning a new language, it is advisable to attend all lectures from the beginning of semester one.
>In third year students must undertake a year of study in a country where their target language is spoken. This allows for learning to be put into practice which significantly improves graduate employability. Most businesses in Ireland and Europe trade internationally across languages and so these skills are highly sought after. Alternatively, students may undertake an international internship in the country where the target language is spoken (subject to availability).
>There is a possible transfer option to this degree in second year for students who have completed the first year of the BA degree (MH101) taking Business and the relevant language. See BA degree.

**Please note that Accounting can only be combined with German or Spanish. All other business subjects can be combined with any of the four languages.

For more details on the course structure click here

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.

Subject	Required	Ordinary Level Grade	Higher Level Grade
Irish	Yes	O6	H7
English	Yes	O6	H7
Language	No	N/A	N/A
Math	Yes	O4	H7
Science	No	N/A	N/A

International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements

Visit the International Office website for details.

Mature Students

Mature Applicants

Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21.

Click here to be taken to our mature applicant information page - tab 3 on that page outlines application steps for this degree.

Mature applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any required written exercise/interview which may form part of your application assessment please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

01 February 2025

Additional Information

Leaving Certificate Applicants

Required to present 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics. Non-beginner Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Spanish: Leaving Cert H4 recommended. Beginner Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Spanish: no previous study required. MH409 Round 1 Points 2024: 400

HEAR and DARE

DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.

HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

The Maynooth Education

Click here for details about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways.

English Program Requirements

IELTS : 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band

Duolingo English Test (DET) : The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 - with at least 110 in each individual subscore.

Pearson Test of English : 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section

TOEFL internet-based test : iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections

Career

After Graduation
>A combination of excellent skills in both business and a foreign language means that graduates are highly employable in all business sectors and in many international organisations.
>Graduates are well placed to join large multinational employers in their graduate programmes. They will also be an asset to a small or medium-sized organisation, where they will be able to contribute to the growth of the business both domestically and on the international stage. Language skills mean that graduates will be able to work as a bridge between the English-speaking world and the cultures of their chosen language, whether that is in an export-orientated firm in Ireland or for a company anywhere in the world.
>Many of our students continue to further postgraduate study in a very wide range of Business, Accounting and Finance subjects at Maynooth University.

Visit the School websites for more information about postgraduate options. The Schools are linked below.