伯明翰阿斯頓大學(xué)

**Course description**Our four-year BSc International Business & Modern languages course, with an integrated placement year, offers a unique structure which sets it apart as a market leader for students who want to study business and languages together. You’ll learn how to manage international relationships and develop leadership skills for cross-cultural working. The course is a blend of target language and English-led modules focusing on business in a global world.As you learn about business and economics in the target language(s) of your choice, you’ll not only be able to acquire the language skills needed to communicate effectively in the target language speaking countries, but you’ll also develop the intercultural awareness needed to work and communicate effectively in the global market. The business modules that are taught in English will enable you to gain a wide perspective on international business and management, including social responsibility and ethical practice in professional contexts. Our modules are constantly updated to ensure they remain relevant in our fast-changing world. You’ll develop essential social and cognitive skills to enhance your employability, such as adaptability, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills, and creativity.When you graduate you’ll be ready for the challenge of a business career, either in the UK or abroad. Your business expertise, cultural awareness and linguistic proficiency will be of particular value to companies operating in international markets and to multinational companies. Our recent graduates have been successful in securing roles at well-known companies such as Deloitte (Geneva- Switzerland), Crédit Mutuel Nord Europe (France), Ford Motor Company (Germany) and Nestlé (Switzerland) in roles such as Tax and Audit, Credit Analyst, Financial Analyst and Mergers and Acquisitions Adviser.**Key course benefits**? As part of your degree you’ll undertake a professional placement, gaining valuable practical experience in the field of your chosen subject area? BSc International Business and Modern Languages at Aston achieved 96% Overall Student Satisfaction in the 2018 National Student Survey? Unique integrated degree, where you will learn about languages and business side by side, learning about business in your chosen target language ? Five years after graduating, employed Aston business graduates earn an average of ￡35,900 (Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO), 2018)**Course details**- Year 1 – You will study modules in Organisational Behaviour, International Business Environment and Language skills. This will help you to identify your customers, how businesses can be organised, how to understand financial information and how businesses take account of the world’s governments. - Year 2 – In the second year you will study subject areas including Business Analytics, Emerging Market Economies, Operations Management, Politics and Society, German and Spanish Language skills II, International Business Environment and Culture and Conflict.- Year 3 - This is when you will undertake a professional placement or choose an international study opportunity at one of our partner institutions. This year is compulsory for all UK and EU students.- Year 4 – In your final year you will study International Finance, Strategic Decision Making, International Marketing and Global Working, German and Spanish language skills III and International Business Environment.