Maynooth University

Combine business training with Mandarin Chinese in a degree designed for students who want to work across markets and cultures. You select one business pathway and study Chinese alongside core business modules. Duration: Typically 4 years (subject to programme regulations) ECTS credits: 240 ECTS (typical for an honours undergraduate degree) Delivery: On-campus at Maynooth University, Ireland Programme focus: International business + Mandarin Chinese Language of instruction: English (with Mandarin Chinese modules) Placement options: International study or international internship in later years (subject to availability) Application: Apply through Maynooth University/CAO (as applicable) Start dates: Usually September (confirm for the intake you are applying for) Tuition fees: Fees vary by student category—check the latest Maynooth University fee schedule Entry route for language beginners: Beginner Chinese is available (no prior study required) Programme structure (indicative): Year 1 - Core business foundations (e.g., Accounting for Business Students) - Introduction to international business concepts - Mandarin Chinese (beginner or continuing stream, depending on entry) Year 2 - Business modules building analytical and management skills (e.g., Global Business and Marketing; Organisational Behaviour and Management) - Continued Mandarin Chinese development - Elective or pathway modules within the chosen business area (where available) Year 3 - Advanced international business study - Mandarin Chinese (continued) - International experience option: study abroad or an international internship (subject to availability) Year 4 - Capstone-style integration of business and language learning (module requirements may vary) - Final Mandarin Chinese modules - Business modules aligned with your chosen pathway Note: Exact module titles and sequencing can vary by academic year. Students typically choose one business subject pathway and study Mandarin Chinese throughout the degree. Academic requirements - Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, including Irish, English and Mathematics (O4/H7). - Advanced French/German/Spanish: H4 recommended. - Beginner Chinese/French/German/Spanish: no previous study required. English requirements - IELTS: 6.5 (overall) - TOEFL iBT: 90 (overall) - PTE Academic: 63 (overall) - Duolingo English Test: 120 (overall) Documents typically required - Academic transcripts/Leaving Certificate results or equivalent qualification - Proof of English proficiency (if applicable) - Passport/ID and any supporting documentation requested by the admissions office Deadlines and intake - Applications are usually considered for the September intake. Check Maynooth University’s current application deadlines and the correct application route for your country of study.

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After completing your degree in Ireland, you may be eligible to apply for permission to work in the country, subject to Irish immigration rules and the type of qualification you completed.

• Eligibility: Work permission is typically linked to having successfully completed an eligible programme and meeting the requirements of the relevant Irish employment permit or graduate permission route.
• Duration: The length of any permission granted depends on the specific scheme in place at the time of application and the conditions attached to it.
• Job requirements: Some routes require you to secure employment with an eligible employer and/or meet salary and role criteria.
• Timing: You must apply within the allowed timeframe after graduation and provide the documents required by the immigration authority.
• Important: Rules can change. Always verify the latest guidance from the Irish immigration authorities and Maynooth University’s international student support team before planning your next steps.

For the most accurate advice for your situation (citizenship, programme level, and graduation date), consult the official Irish immigration website or Maynooth University international office.