Develop your business and language skills – and broaden your experience by studying overseas – with our BSc International Business and Management with a Modern Language with Study Year Abroad degree.
This flexible, four-year course, taught by experts from Henley Business School, provides you with a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of business management in an international context. You’ll enrich this learning and broaden your life experience with an integrated Study Year Abroad. As you develop your business acumen, you will explore a foreign language of you...
Develop your business and language skills – and broaden your experience by studying overseas – with our BSc International Business and Management with a Modern Language with Study Year Abroad degree.<br/><br/>This flexible, four-year course, taught by experts from Henley Business School, provides you with a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of business management in an international context. You’ll enrich this learning and broaden your life experience with an integrated Study Year Abroad. As you develop your business acumen, you will explore a foreign language of your choice. You can start as a beginner in whatever language you choose – the appropriate level of learning and support will be provided. If you’re at an intermediate level, your learning will be tailored to your level of understanding.<br/><br/>**Explore international business**<br/>You’ll study a variety of topics related to international business, including:<br/><br/><br/>- firms in the global economy<br/><br/><br/>- international corporate strategy<br/><br/><br/>- comparative international management<br/><br/><br/>- cross-cultural marketing<br/><br/><br/>- international human resource management.<br/><br/><br/>You will also study the core disciplines that underpin business – including economics, psychology and sociology – and examine concepts such as:<br/><br/><br/>- organisational behaviour<br/><br/><br/>- operations<br/><br/><br/>- entrepreneurship<br/><br/><br/>- data analytics<br/><br/><br/>- accounting.<br/><br/><br/>**Your language options**<br/>In each year of study, you will take one 20-credit module in your chosen language and one 20-credit culture module. In your second and final years, you can tailor your studies to suit your interests and deepen your understanding of your chosen language. For more information, visit the website for the Department of Languages and Cultures.<br/><br/>The second year of study offers a short, guided project focusing on social responsibility in action. This will involve working in a foreign language-rich environment in the UK, or at one of our partner institutions across the world.<br/><br/>In your third year, you will have the option to undertake a placement or study abroad. Placements are also available in a language-rich environment in the UK, which is a setting where your chosen language is largely spoken. This option offers flexibility if you do not wish to go abroad but still wish to practise your chosen language(s) in a work environment. Wherever you choose to undertake this project, it will enhance your learning and open you up to new experiences.<br/><br/>**Your learning environment**<br/>You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and self-guided study. This will provide the opportunity to discuss subject materials in an in-depth way with your lecturers and fellow students.<br/><br/>Throughout your studies, you will:<br/><br/><br/>- explore the interdisciplinary nature of business<br/><br/><br/>- apply the skills and knowledge you learn to current business problems<br/><br/><br/>- study the emerging challenges facing global markets.<br/><br/><br/>**Choose BSc International Business and Management with a Modern Language with Study Year Abroad at Henley Business School**<br/>- Ranked 6th for graduate prospects in Business, Management & Marketing in the Guardian University Guide, 2020.<br/><br/><br/>- Triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB).<br/><br/><br/>**Flexible study options**<br/>After the first year of your BSc International Business and Management with a Modern Language with Study Year Abroad degree, you will have the option to transfer to any of our other specialist pathways:<br/><br/><br/>- BSc Business and Management (Accounting)<br/><br/><br/>- BSc Business and Management (Entrepreneurship)<br/><br/><br/>- BSc Business and Management (Data Analytics and Digital Business)<br/><br/><br/>- BSc Business and Management (Marketing)<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N1Q9
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths B (or 5), English Language or English Literature B (or 5). GCSE Physics or IT B (5) is acceptable in lieu of GCSE Maths. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma is only accepted when taken alongside one other acceptable level 3 qualification such as an A level or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate. OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaDD The Cambridge Technical Diploma is only accepted when taken alongside one other acceptable level 3 qualification such as an A level or Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDD Scottish Advanced HigherA,B,B Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M2,M2 Extended ProjectNot Accepted Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A B The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the grade achieved. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D,D,D The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate can also be accepted when taken alongside other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a BTEC National Diploma. OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaD,D,D The Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma can also be accepted when taken alongside two other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a Cambridge Technical Diploma. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted OCR Cambridge Technical CertificateNot Accepted OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateD,D,D The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate can also be accepted when taken alongside two other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a Cambridge Technical Diploma. A levelA,B,B T Level |
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