Further Information
Global trends and drivers of change such as changing consumption patterns and shifting power structures are continuing to shape international markets and emerging enterprise sectors. In this global context, careers in business and financial roles continue to exhibit strong growth, with this occupational group showing the largest increase in numbers employed across all occupational groups over the five-year period 2018-2023 (National Skills Bulletin, 2024).
Furthermore, it is noted that business and finance skills are required across all sectors of the economy and combined with core or transversal skills like languages and entrepreneurship these will serve to underpin Ireland’s use of its talent offering as a global differentiator (National Skills Strategy, 2025). Given that Ireland’s economy is strongly reliant on international trade, (with exports valued at a record €223.8 billion in 2024 – CSO) a degree in international business provides the basis for a career that can take you anywhere!