BSc in International Business with French
Queen's University Belfast - Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Belfast, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 18,800 / per year *
Application deadline
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* England, Scotland or Wales: £9,250 | Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland: £4,710 | EU Other and International: £18,800
Introduction
This degree seeks to develop graduates with a global mindset that have the necessary business and cultural skills to work in a global marketplace. All organisations are now operating in a competitive global arena, seeking to expand and develop beyond their national borders. Success in foreign markets requires knowledge of how to adapt to local cultures, languages and customers, as well as an understanding of fundamental business theories and practices. Global leaders ultimately cultivate cultural intelligence by travelling to and working in different cultures, developing and applying both their business and language skills. The International Business with a Language degree at Queen’s Management School provides a platform for developing the required knowledge and skills to pursue a career in our globally connected business world.
International Business (Major) With French Degree Highlights
Current and past placement companies include Hugo Boss in Berlin. PwC in Madrid, KPMG in France, Learnlight in Barcelona, Ernst & Young (EY) in Luxembourg and MySugr in Vienna.
Global Opportunities
The degree also provides you with further opportunities to work and study abroad through schemes such as Study USA, British Council, Erasmus, International Workplace Tours, Study China, City Scholarships and much more.
Industry Links
Students will hear from industry professionals who regularly deliver guest lectures. The opportunity to network afterwards can give students valuable connections with senior professionals. Guest speakers have previously come from Google, LinkedIn, Coca-Cola, PwC, EY and Deloitte.
Career Development
Graduate jobs are varied and include Brand Development, Corporate Banking, FDI Analyst, Consulting, Digital Marketing, and Global Business Development.
Internationally Renowned Experts
Queen’s is one of the 24 world-class universities that make up the Russell Group in the United Kingdom and is the only Russell Group University in Northern Ireland.
Students will experience innovative and dynamic teaching and learning methods, including simulations, live case studies, company tours, group work projects and presentations, consulting projects, practical workshops, embedded e-learning and much more.
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Curriculum
Course Content
This four-year BSc Honours degree in International Business with a Language is delivered by Queen’s University Management School (Major) and the School of Arts, English and Languages (Minor).
Currently, five language options are offered:
- French (Intermediate and Advanced)
- German (Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced)
- Mandarin (Beginners)
- Portuguese (Beginners)
- Spanish (Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced)
Year 1 - Providing a Platform
- The first year covers the fundamentals of business in a global environment.
Modules in Global Business Environment, Marketing, Economics and Organisational Behaviour provide a platform for developing knowledge across a variety of international business functions.
- You will also develop your language skills with a focus on professional language skills, improving grammar and increasing your understanding of broader cultural issues. You can undertake summer internships and international study tours in your first year.
Year 2 - Specialisation and Preparation
- The second year provides you with the option to specialise in areas of interest. You can choose from Leadership & Change, Data & Statistics, Operations Management, HRM and Digital Enterprise while also covering International Business and Cross-Cultural Management.
- Your language abilities are further developed with a focus on developing skills necessary for working abroad, linguistically, professionally and personally.
Year 3 - International Placement - Developing Cultural Intelligence
- You will undertake a compulsory international work placement in a country which speaks your chosen language. The aim is for you to develop your professional, cultural and language skills while working in a dynamic international organisation.
Year 4 - Enhancing your Global Mind-set
- You will undertake compulsory modules in Global Strategy as well as Consultancy or Business Start-up. Other options include Innovation and Contemporary Issues.
- An applied focus is incorporated through company tours, live case studies with guest lecturers from the industry, and a variety of assessment and learning approaches.
- You will have tailored business language classes and continue to refine grammatical and oral skills.
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Career Opportunities
Employment after the Course
Students from this programme have secured either graduate positions or have undertaken placements in advertising, human resources, recruitment, training and development, marketing, export marketing, new product development, market research, brand management, operations management, supply chain management, quality management, business development, accounting, finance, a management consultancy.
Prizes and Awards
This programme attracts prizes and awards from Randox Laboratories and the Foundation Scholarship.
Degree plus award for extra-curricular skills
In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's, you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world-leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Degree Plus. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.