BA (Honours) International Business with Languages Ц German

UCAS code

N1R2

Attendance

Full-time

Four years full-time (including one year work placement)

At a glance

Study a language to expand your career horizons and take advantage of a demand for graduates with international business knowledge and language expertise. On this four year course, you spend 18 months in Germany with six months spent in a German university and 12 months working in a German speaking environment, perfecting your language skills and developing your business experience.

Key points
ХаTake advantage of a demand for business graduates with language expertise.
ХаDevelop your conversational German skills with native speakers in our high-tech digital language labs.
ХаSpend six months studying abroad at a German university.
ХаSpend 12 months working in a German-speaking organisation abroad.

What is international business with languages?
Increasing numbers of businesses are operating across national borders or competing against rivals from other countries. The field of international business involves an understanding of the particular challenges and decisions faced by firms and managers who operate in this international context. Knowledge and understanding of another language and culture helps them to do this effectively.а

About this course

Studying international business with German will provide you with the theoretical knowledge, practical understanding and range of skills required to pursue various careers in business or management, with global, international or UK-based multinational organisations.

Develop the business and language skills needed to take advantage of a growing demand for international business graduates with language expertise. You prepare for an increasingly global marketplace, where speaking more than one language is an attractive skill to many employers.

Use the latest methods to quickly increase your language fluency in modern facilities designated for language students. These includes high-tech multimedia digital language laboratories and computer facilities, as well as social areas for informal learning.

We encourage a strong student community across our language courses.аFor exampleаwe offer a peer mentoring programme and tandem language practice with native speaking language assistants. This helps to improve your conversation skills and helps you get to know other students on your course.

As part of your course, you spend 18 months abroad. This includes six months at one of our partner universities such as the Berlin School of Economics.

In year three you spend 12 months on placement in an organisation in Germany. Your placement is a great opportunity to gain valuable international business experience. It helps you develop your skills and language ability, and significantly enhances your employability.

You can apply for placements with international companies such as Siemens and Bosch in Germany.

Key areas of study
You study a range of business and language topics. Key areas includeаХ business, society and cultureаХ language across culturesаХ contemporary issues in international businessаХ perspectives in international businessаХ German language.

Associated careers

As a graduate of this course you have a wide choice of career options, both in the UK and internationally.

You can find careers in multinational organisations and in UK-based firms with international operations.

Course content

Year one modules

Х language module Х business, society and culture 1 or Х language across cultures Х understanding and managing customers Х managing resources Х business environment Х perspectives in international business

Year two modules

Х language module Х business, society and culture 2 or Х cross cultural awareness Х managing decisions Х managing in a global context Х managing markets or equivalent module abroadаХ understanding and managing organisations or equivalent module abroadа

You study for one semester in aаGerman university.

Year three

Х work placement abroad

Final year modules

Х language module Х business, society and culture 3 Х contemporary issues in international business Х global governance Х international strategic operations Х business in emerging markets

Assessment

Х examinations Х coursework Х presentations Х group work Х translation and interpreting exercises Х written assignments Х project work

Entry requirements

2014 entry requirements

Normally, five GCSEs at grade C or above including English language and mathematics, plus one of the following

Х 280 points including at least 160 points from two GCE/VCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications or one AVCE double award. We accept general studies.

For post A level language study, an A level (minimum grade E) or AS level (minimum grade C) must be in your chosen language. For beginner level you need GCSE grade B or above in any foreign language or equivalent.

Х Access Ц an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate plus, for post-A level study, an A or AS level at grade C in your chosen language. For beginner level you need GCSE grade B or above in any foreign language or equivalent. Normally an interview will be required.

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.

We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.

2013 entry requirements

Normally, five GCSEs at grade C or above including English language and mathematics, plus one of the following

Х 280 points including at least 160 points from two GCE/VCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications or one AVCE double award. We accept general studies.

Fees

International students

2013/14 academic year

Typically г11,880 a year

2014/15 academic year

Typically г11,880 a year

How to apply

You apply for this course through UCAS.

Contact details

For more information or to check the progress of your application phone +44 (0)114 225 5555, fax +44 (0)114 225 2167, e-mail admissions@shu.ac.uk