This degree programme will provide you with a strong grounding in the major areas of business whilst developing your foreign language skills and your understanding of a major European business centre. This programme is designed to prepare graduates for responsible professional roles in the public and private sectors in the UK and internationally. About the programme This internationally focused programme examines the key themes and emerging challenges facing business in a global context. You will examine the internal and external factors that impact on business performance and drive strategic decision making in any organisation. Progressive business focused modules span areas including marketing, finance, organisational behaviour and human resource management. You will also develop a high level of understanding of your chosen language - both spoken and written - and gain an awareness of the relevant country’s culture and practices. A study year abroad or a one-year paid work placement in year three provides you with an outstanding opportunity to both apply and further develop your business related knowledge and skills, as well as your language capabilities. In some cases, a successful placement may lead to the offer of a permanent role within the same organisation upon graduation. The final year of the programme is designed to build on the professional and practical knowledge and skills you will have acquired and a range of optional modules allows you to tailor your degree towards your own interests and aims. In an increasingly globalised business world multilingual employees are highly sought-after. Graduates will find themselves more career mobile and better prepared to work in a multinational environment, and possess language and communication skills that will differentiate them from the majority of professionals. Graduates typically enter a wide range of careers including banking and finance, consultancy, management, accountancy, the civil service, sales and marketing, retailing and other service industries.

Ranked 5th in the UK for graduate career prospects We recognise that undergraduate study is an important investment in your future career and we are therefore very proud of our outstanding graduate employment record, reflected in our consistently strong performance in national university league tables. In the latest university league tables we are ranked 5th in the UK for careers in 'business and management studies' by The Guardian and 4th in the UK for careers in 'accounting and finance' by The Times. Graduate destinations Our graduates go on to work for a wide range of leading employers, both in the UK and internationally. A degree from Henley Business School can provide a route into many areas, including accounting, banking, consultancy, finance, human resources, IT, marketing and of course general management. Graduate destinations have included: Accenture Allianz Arcadia Group BAE Systems Britannia Centaur Media Deloitte Easyjet Eli Lilly Ericsson Ernst & Young FedEx IBM J Sainsbury JP Morgan KPMG Legal & General Lilly Lloyds of London Lloyds TSB London Organising Committee for Olympic & Paralympic Games Marks & Spencer Microsoft Nationwide NHS Orange PwC Red Bull RBS Royal Mail Telefónica 02 UK Tesco Unilever Professional accreditation Graduates of many of our degree programmes can apply for exemptions and/or credit for prior learning from the professional accounting bodies. BA Accounting and Business provides students with a fast track route to gaining the professional ACA qualification and becoming a fully qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Graduates may also be able to apply for exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and to become an associate of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Please see our individual programmes for specific information. A global alumni network As a graduate of Henley Business School you will join our global alumni network of more than 30,000 alumni in 140 countries, many of whom hold senior management positions. Membership also offers invaluable opportunities for networking and continuing education and helps you to remain up-to-date with news and events across the School. Our alumni are our lifeblood, acting as ambassadors for Henley Business School and supporting us in a wide variety of ways. In addition you will become a member of the University's 150,000 strong international alumni community and be kept up-to-date via a dedicated website for alumni, a regular e-newsletter, social media and events. See further information about the University's alumni network.