International Business and Management with a Modern Language with Placement Year

University of Reading

Develop your business and language skills – and gain valuable real-world experience – with BSc International Business and Management with a Modern Language with Placement Year.This flexible, four-year course, taught by experts from Henley Business School, provides you with a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of business management in an international context. An integrated Placement Year provides a fantastic opportunity to put your skills into practice in preparation for your future career. As you develop your business acumen, you will explore a foreign language of your choice. You can start as a beginner in whatever language you choose – the appropriate level of learning and support will be provided. If you’re at an intermediate level, your learning will be tailored to your level of understanding.**Explore international business**You’ll study a variety of topics related to international business, including:- firms in the global economy- international corporate strategy- comparative international management- cross-cultural marketing- international human resource management.**You will also study the core disciplines that underpin business – including economics, psychology and sociology – and examine concepts such as:**- organisational behaviour- operations- entrepreneurship- data analytics- accounting.**Your language options**In each year of study, you will take one 20-credit module in your chosen language and one 20-credit culture module. In your second and final years, you can tailor your studies to suit your interests and deepen your understanding of your chosen language. 98% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey, 2024).The second year of study offers a short, guided project focusing on social responsibility in action. This will involve working in a foreign language-rich environment in the UK, or at one of our partner institutions across the world.In your third year, you will have the option to undertake a placement or study abroad. Placements are also available in a language-rich environment in the UK, which is a setting where your chosen language is largely spoken. This option offers flexibility if you do not wish to go abroad but still wish to practise your chosen language(s) in a work environment. Wherever you choose to undertake this project, it will enhance your learning and open you up to new experiences.**Choose BSc International Business and Management with a Modern Language with Placement Year at Henley Business School**- ranked 21st for 'Business and Management' in the Guardian University Guide 2025- ranked 1st for overall subject (for Business and Management in the Daily Mail University Guide 2025)- triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB)- ranked 9th in the UK for 'Career after 15 months’ in 'Business and Management' in the Guardian University Guide 2025- our business graduates are successful in the job market and in their career aspirations. In the Daily Mail University Guide 2025, we are ranked 1st in the UK for Career on track, and 2nd for High-skilled job in Business Studies- 100% of research in the Department of Languages and Cultures is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Modern Languages and Linguistics).**For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/bsc-international-business-and-management-with-modern-language-with-placement-year**

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