The Business Studies International degree is designed to create a group of competent business people, responding to the skills gaps highlighted both locally and internationally. You will study a combination of business, language and cultural topics, which are vital for success in today's international business environment. Your course will introduce you to the key disciplines of business with later specialist focus on the international business environment. You will also acquire proficiency in the foreign language of your choice (French, German, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese). Throughout the course you will develop vital business skills in areas such as communication, information technology, teamwork and problem solving. The combination of your business knowledge, language proficiency and cultural competence will make you stand out in the global workforce of today. You will spend a year studying in a country where your chosen language is spoken. We are particularly proud of the calibre of our international exchange partners, who rank among the top academic institutions in their respective countries. Year abroad destinations include China, Japan, Spain, France, Germany and Austria.

In an increasingly international business world, employers really value graduates who have an appreciation of international culture and markets, as well as strong language proficiency. Your impressive business and cultural awareness and real-world work experience is a combination that is particularly attractive to employers. A study abroad experience on your CV will distinguish you from your peers as it proves to employers that you have a willingness and ability to adapt to new environments, an ability to look at a project or situation from different perspectives, an understanding of diverse cultures, and the self-confidence and ability to take calculated risks. Graduates will be equipped to pursue exciting business careers with an international dimension, including international marketing, international relations, international law, management, human resources, e-business, and international finance. A Future Career In an increasingly international business world, employers really value graduates who have an appreciation of international cultures and markets as well as strong language proficiency. Your impressive business and cultural awareness and international experience is a combination that is particularly attractive to employers A study abroad experience on your CV will distinguish you from your peers as it proves to employers that you have a willingness to adapt to new environments, an ability to look at a project or situation from different perspectives, an understanding of diverse cultures and the self-confidence to take calculated risks. Graduates will be equipped to pursue exciting business careers with an international dimension, including international marketing, management, human resources, management consulting and international finance.