Business Management and French BSc (Hons)

University of Surrey

**Why choose this course**Our BSc (Hons) Business Management and French course focuses on training you to be a world-class language expert with an understanding of how organisations of all sizes start, run and thrive. You will also have the unique opportunity to experience and benefit from being taught by experts in two different Schools.We are one of the UK’s leading universities for modern languages and linguistics and rank 4th in the Guardian University Guide 2023 and 7th in the UK for French in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.Our BSc (Hons) Business Management and French course will develop your language and intercultural communication skills and your understanding of core business principles, giving you the linguistic competence and business confidence to excel in the professional and academic world.Our award-winning Professional Training placements prepare students for roles in industry.We were shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.**What you will study**Our BSc (Hons) Business Management and French will introduce you to core business principles and practice and give you the opportunity to continuously improve and practise your language skills in a variety of settings. If you don’t have an A-level or equivalent in French, you’ll have the opportunity to take French ab initio, as long as you can demonstrate language learning aptitude. Your first year of study will provide you with a strong base of knowledge in the essentials of business management and will introduce you to using French in a variety of academic and professional contexts. From the second year, you will be given the opportunity to select from a widening selection of modules, including marketing, HR, sociolinguistics and translation. The course includes a Professional Training placement abroad which will give you real insight into business practice in the relevant country, plus the opportunity to use and develop your language skills in a professional setting.