International Business with French - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

Combine the study of business with French to prepare for the social, political, environmental and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies such as:* authentic leadership* ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour* entrepreneurial practice* effective communicationThis will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:* finance* strategy* innovation* marketing* human resource management* data analytics* entrepreneurship**French**Spoken in large parts of Europe, Africa and the Americas, French is the working language of many international organisations. It makes an excellent partner subject to International Business.At Edinburgh, you will study the French language in the context of the diverse countries, cultures and societies in which it is spoken.In Years 1 and 2, you will gain written and spoken language skills in French, including how to translate. You will use your language abroad in Year 3.You will explore aspects of Francophone culture, including:* literature and cinema* political history* social movements* philosophical ideas**International business**You will specialise in international business in Year 2 and have a compulsory study year abroad in Year 3 at one of our international partner institutions in France.**Programme benefits*** We actively engage with industry, policy makers and wider society, on our courses and through guest speakers and local, regional, national and international treks.* Across a range of courses, including bespoke student consultancy projects, you will have exciting opportunities to work closely with for-profit, public and third sector organisations, developing professional experience before you graduate.* The structure of our programmes means that during the early years of study, there is often the flexibility to change from one subject pathway to another.* You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes.* This degree includes mandatory study abroad participation in Year 3.

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