International Management Studies with European Languages and Society BA (Hons)

Overview

Multilingual graduates with a firm grasp of business and marketing are highly sought-after in the global job market. Bringing together these valuable skills, our course in International Management Studies with European Languages and Society is perfect preparation for a range of exciting career opportunities.

The course combines key aspects of business with the opportunity to study Spanish and/or French. Alongside your language studies, you’ll learn about the economic, political, social and cultural environment in which international business is conducted. You’ll also have the freedom to learn an additional language, or take modules in Law, Politics, Accountancy or Economics – tailoring the specifics of your course to match your own personal ambitions.

As a student, you’ll benefit from the University of Stirling’s combined excellence in teaching both modern languages and business, and everything you learn will be put into practice thanks to extensive opportunities to study and work in Spain, Latin America, or a French-speaking country. This time abroad gives you a chance to experience just how valuable your new language and business skills truly are, even before you graduate.

After you graduate

International Management and Languages graduates work for a huge variety of employers and sectors, including:

• Manufacturing
• Retailing
• Business services
• Charity work
• Media
• Public administration
• Teaching
• Tourism
• Transport and logistics

By completing this course, you’ll graduate with an international business degree that gives you a strong command of one or more languages – as well as knowledge of management subjects within a global context. This combination of skills makes you ideally equipped for careers in international business or marketing. Recent graduates have progressed to positions in advertising, marketing, banking and management for leading manufacturers and retailers, financial institutions and communications companies.

Employability skills

Your employability is one of our highest priorities, and we want to make sure you have every possible advantage when you enter the job market. We offer a comprehensive employability and skills programme to help you maximise your studies and develop the attributes required by employers. We also have a dedicated Faculty Employability and Skills Officer and a Careers and Employability Service that work in partnership with academic staff to ensure you get the best out of your University experience, and are given the right opportunities to make you ready for the world of work.

Your studies will equip you with skills in the following areas, plus many more:

• Cultural awareness
• Team and group work
• Creative thinking
• Communication
• Time management
• Critical analysis