International Business & Law
The MSc in International Business and Law is aimed at graduates who have a business or law background and enables learners to develop a solid grounding in these two twin disciplines.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year Full-Time.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Primary Honours Degree in a business/law-related discipline or a postgraduate related qualification and/or experiential learning. Non-law graduates with substantial work experience may apply but will be subject to interview.
Academic Achievement:
Applicants must normally hold an approved honours degree in a business or law-related discipline or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary or professional institution. Students with or without relevant business management experience are welcome to apply.
English Language Proficiency:
All applicants for whom English is not their native language must provide proof of English language proficiency to a standard of at least 6.5 in IELTS, 575 TOEFL or equivalent.
Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency.
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 MSc in International Business and Law 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.
Careers / Further progression
Academic Progression
Graduates of this course have the option to continue their studies in Griffith College.
We offer a number of options including:
• MBA in International Business and Law
You can contact our admissions team to discuss what progression options are available to you.
Career Progression
Through the Msc in International Business and Law 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:
• Global Trade Manager
• Business Development Specialist
• Integration and Trade Sector Director
• Business and Legal Affairs Coordinator
• HR Manager
• Business Analyst
• Product Manager
• Operations Manager
• International Business Lawyer
• Corporate Lawyer
Further information
Intake Dates
Dublin - Full-Time - February 2026
Dublin - Full-Time - September 2026
Dublin - Full-Time - February 2027
Overview
This flexible, dynamic MSc Course offers a global insight into business management and law.
The MSc in International Business and Law is aimed at graduates who have a business or law background and enables learners to develop a solid grounding in these two twin disciplines.
The MSc in International Business and Law includes the option of a Postgraduate Diploma in International Business and Law for learners who complete the 60 ECTS in taught modules and do not wish to complete the MSc dissertation.
Why Study Business & Law at Griffith College
Our MSc programme in International Business and Law is available on a full-time basis over a one-year period and combines the core operational and organisational aspects of international business management with advanced theoretical and practical legal knowledge.
• Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the key principles of management accounting and control, international trade law and international strategy and corporate governance.
• Students will develop the skills required to become independent-minded, knowledgeable and innovative business managers with a core grounding in International Law.
• Students will develop knowledge in corporate governance, EU internal markets and competition law, along with international strategy and data protection.
• Students have the opportunity to further their studies by enrolling on our internationally recognised MBA in International Business.
• A highly practical learning approach taught by a Graduate Business School lecturing team with outstanding industry experience.
Stage 1
• Corporate Governance
• International Commercial Law
• Managerial Finance
• International Strategy
Stage 2
• Research Methods
• Professional Services Management
Electives
• Entrepreneurial Innovation
• International Tax Law
• International Commercial Arbitration
• EU Internal Market and Competition Law
• International Privacy and Data Protection Law
• International Intellectual Property Law
• International Financial Services Law
Research Dissertation
• MSc Dissertation
Tel: +353 1 415 0400
National Admissions: admissions@griffith.ie
International Email: international@griffith.ie
Aine Mc Manus
Graduate Business School Head of Faculty
Dublin Main Campus
aine.mcmanus@griffith.ie