International Business with Spanish

Course description

Combine the study of business with Spanish 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 communication

This will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:

* accountancy and finance

* strategy

* marketing

* human resource management

* data analytics

* entrepreneurship and innovation

You can draw on a range of disciplines outside business, particularly in Years 1 and 2, which include:

* psychology

* law

* economics

* sociology

* art and design

* history

* mathematics

**Spanish**

Spanish is the official language in 20 countries and widely spoken in four more territories, including the United States.

Studying Spanish at the University of Edinburgh, you will be immersed in an extraordinary range of global literature, film, poetry and theatre, explored in historical context.

Intensive language training gives you the opportunity to develop advanced spoken and written skills in Spanish, including how to discern different varieties and registers of the language.

On our courses you will gain the crucial intercultural competencies valued by employers around the world.

**International business**

You will specialise in international business in Year 2 and you will have a compulsory study year abroad in Year 3 at one of our international partner institutions in a Spanish-speaking country.

**Who the programme is for**

This programme is particularly suitable if you are looking for a breadth of international business understanding. The programme is appropriate for those aspiring to undertake a career in international management, and those seeking further educational opportunities.

**Environment for learning**

We offer a supportive and encouraging environment where you can grow and develop. Our Student Experience Team offer an extensive range of pastoral and professional provision to support you on your undergraduate journey.

We provide many and varied opportunities for you to engage in co- and extra-curricular activities. Our dedicated Student Development Team can help you develop a range of essential business graduate competencies.

**Further development opportunities**

You may take undergraduate Edinburgh Award supported by an alumni professional mentor and trained coaches:

* Personal and Professional Development (Year 2)

* Effective and Responsible Leadership (Year 3 or 4)

You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes.

Subjects

• International business studies
• Spanish