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"Over one-third of Europeans speak German as their first language, and the language ranks in the world's top 20 most widely spoken. As a working language for many international organisations, German makes an excellent partner subject to Business.We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working.**German**Across all four years of our programme, including a year abroad, your studies will give you the chance to gain professional skills in all aspects of German, including:* reading and listening* writing and translating* speaking and presentingAs well as language learning, you will also explore German-language literature, film and theatre. You will study these in the context of historical and political developments, from the eighteenth century to contemporary times.On joining us, you will take one of the following language courses:* German 1A - for beginners* German 1B - for students with more experience of learning the languageBy your final year, you will have developed the linguistic, critical and analytical skills to the standard of completing a dissertation or long essay.**Business**Studying business will prepare you 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 communicationThe Business School Student Development team will also provide opportunities for you to develop a range of essential business graduate competencies. Developing these will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:* finance* strategy* innovation* marketing* human resource management* data analytics* entrepreneurship**Business or International Business?**This programme is a more wide-ranging alternative to the International Business with German programme. Alongside courses in local and global business, you will study German language and cultures over the full four years, and can take more option courses in Years 1 and 2.On your year abroad (Year 3), you will complete an independent piece of research on a contemporary business issue relating to the country in which you are studying or working.In Year 4, in addition to German language and cultural study, you will choose three honours-level courses from options on different aspects of business.**How long it takes to complete this degree programme**This programme is studied over 4 years, including a year abroad. This enables us to build choice and flexibility into your studies, giving you time to explore options, find what you like and build your skills.**Programme benefits*** Learn in an historic, capital city where German has been taught for over a century.* Study over four years, including one abroad.* Become fluent in one of Europe's most widely spoken languages.* Gain accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).* Try out different subjects in your first two years.* Delve into fantastic libraries and collections."
