International Business Management

Our Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Management programme is available on a part-time basis over one calendar year. The course is specially designed to prepare graduates for the world of international business by providing an educational experience which is strongly vocational, academically rigorous and intellectually challenging, providing a key stepping stone to greater success in international business management.



-All part-time evening classes are available online with the opportunity of some face to face weekend workshops (pending social distancing regulations).

-Students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary for further study in International Business.

-Students will learn through an interactive teaching style that encourages significant contributions and presentations in class in order to promote the exchange of ideas and build confidence.

-Students will have the opportunity to display their managerial ability and the application of skills and knowledge in the workplace through the completion of individual management competency reports.

-A flexible study model gives students the option of part-time study with class size, structure and assessment tailored to each individual module.

-Students will have the option to further their studies with progression onto our MSc in International -Business Management or, for eligible applicants, our MBA.

-Delivered from Dublin but available to applicants nationwide.

Core Subjects

• Managerial Finance

• International Strategy

• Research Methods

• Strategic Human Resource Management

• Global Marketing

• Leadership and Management Development

• Responsible Business Management

• Entrepreneurial Innovation

• Managerial Economics



Elective Modules

• Digital Business

• Regional Analysis

• Strategic Procurement and Supply Management

• Global Marketing Methods and Mindsets

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for this programme is a minimum of 2.2 honours undergraduate degree (level 8) in a business-related discipline.



Non-business graduates with relevant work experience may apply on the basis of their experiential learning. Please contact the admissions team to find out more.



Accreditation of Prior Learning and Prior Experience (APL/APEL)



The Graduate Business School welcomes applications from those with prior academic and/or professional learning experience which may be relevant to the PGDip in International Business Management programme. Applicants who wish for their prior academic and/or professional learning experience to be considered are requested to indicate this at the time of application and we will be happy to examine all of the relevant documentation accordingly.



English Language

Students who are not native English speakers will be required to provide proof of English language proficiency. A minimum score of IELTS 6.5, 575 TOEFL or equivalent is required. Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. Please see here for further details.

1 Year Full-Time

Intake Dates

Dublin - Full-Time - February 2026

Dublin - Full-Time - September 2026

Dublin - Full-Time - February 2027

Academic Progression

On completion of the level 9 Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Management students may progress onto the MSc dissertation stage of the programme, or, for eligible applicants, the MBA.



You can contact our admissions team to discuss what progression options are available to you.



Career Progression

Through the Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Management you will have gained valuable professional experience, built a strong foundation of communication and presentation skills, and covered a diverse range of topics. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including:

• Business Development Specialist

• HR Manager

• Business Analyst

• Product Manager

• Operations Manager

• Market Research Analyst

• Global Brand Advertising Manager

• Management Analyst

• International Accountant

• Global Economist