Throughout the duration of the programme, you will receive a firm foundation in core and specialist business disciplines, as well as developing your language proficiency to degree minor level.
To achieve a truly global perspective on business, it is necessary to immerse yourself in the culture and not just learn the vocabulary. As part of the course, BCIT students will also take a range of literature and culture modules from the UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics. Some examples of modules currently on offer include French New Wave Cinema, Surrealism in Spain and Mexico, Grimm’s Tales, Italian Cinema and Society. Students are brought to a high level of language proficiency and cultural sensitivity. While the European options focus on language, literature and culture, the Chinese option encompasses Chinese language, culture, politics, law and society.
On applying to BCIT you will select two languages to study, choosing from Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish. With the exception of French (please review French language requirements), you have the option to study these languages from beginner level.
At the end of the first semester students choose one of the two options to pursue as their language minor for the remainder of the programme.
First Year
- Accounting
- Economics
- Maths & Statistics
- Organisational Behaviour
- Management
- Business in Society
- 4 x Language & Culture/Literature modules
Second Year
- Managerial Accounting
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- Global Operations
- Finance
- Information & Communications Technology
- 5 x Language & Culture/Literature modules.
Third & Fourth Years
The year studying abroad is an integral part of the BCIT programme, and you will spend the year studying abroad at one of our highly regarded international business school partners. With the European language minors, you will study business subjects through the chosen language for the year, while the Chinese minor involves one semester studying Chinese language and a second semester studying business through English.
In the final year you will continue with language and culture/literature studies, and in addition can specialise in a particular business discipline (such as Accountancy, Management, Marketing, Banking & Finance, MIS or HRM) or study a mix of business subjects.
Students attend lectures, tutorials and seminars, and undertake group and individual presentations, project work and independent study. Projects include case studies, business simulations, presentations and web development.