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Global Business (USA)

Dublin City University · 4-year course
€30,000 Starting salary
69.2% 5-year ROI
3.6y Payback period

Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Global Business (USA) at Dublin City University has a 5-year ROI of 69.2%, with graduates earning around €44,000 after 5 years in the workforce.

The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (DC116) was 617 (2025).

Global Business (USA) graduates from Dublin City University report a graduate employment rate of around 82%, good career progression.

Typical roles after graduating

Common employers for Global Business (USA) graduates include Multinationals, Local enterprises.

Slower to recover investment, but still provides positive returns over time.

By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Global Business (USA) graduates from Dublin City University start below the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 16% less than the national average.

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