International Business with German - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

Combine the study of business with German 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**German**Ranking in the world's top 20 languages, German plays an important role in communications in many countries, particularly in central and eastern Europe. It is a working language for many international organisations.German makes an excellent partner subject to International Business. The German economy is one of the largest in the world.In this programme, you will learn spoken and written German, enabling you to communicate effectively in a range of contexts. You will also choose from a range of courses in German culture and society, enabling you to gain important cultural competence.**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 a German-speaking country.**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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