International Business with Spanish with Foundation Year

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Course summary:

• Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.

• Develop critical insight into the theory and practice of international business.

• Gain an excellent understanding of the Spanish language, culture, society and economic context.

• Spend a semester at a Spanish university and an 11-month work placement in a Spanish-speaking country.

This exciting degree enables you to develop critical insight into a range of topics related to the theory and practice of international business. Expanding your Spanish language skills in parallel, you will become a bilingual professional with great employability potential. Your 18 months in Spain will also help you develop transferable intercultural competencies and the global skillset employers are looking for.

How you learn:

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) International Business with Spanish course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other Sheffield Business School foundation year students, then move on to the degree.

This course employs a variety of innovative learning and teaching methods within the vibrant, dynamic setting of Sheffield Business School, an internationally-recognised centre of teaching excellence which attracts students and academics from all over the world.

You learn through:

• a semester of overseas study in one of our Spanish partner universities

• an 11-month placement year in a Spanish-speaking country

• lectures and seminars, with guest speakers

• Spanish modules taught in the target language

• independent study

• presentations and group work

• a variety of innovative teaching methods

• state-of-the-art facilities at Sheffield Business School

In the foundation year, you'll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area. You'll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you'll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study.

Applied learning - Work placements

As part of your course you will spend 11 months on a work placement in a relevant organisation based in Spain.

Your placement is a great opportunity to gain valuable international business experience. It helps you develop your skills and Spanish language ability and significantly enhances your employability. You will have the opportunity to apply for placements with international companies such as Meli Hotels International or Keysight Technologies.

Networking opportunities

We are proud of our links with UK and international businesses and with our alumni. You will have numerous opportunities to network with them.

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course.

Year 1 - Compulsory modules:
Going Global
People, Decisions And Behaviours
Preparing For Success
Sustainable Innovation

Year 2 - Compulsory modules
Business & Culture In Spanish-Speaking Societies
Contemporary International Business
Foreign Language (Spanish)
Foundations Of Business

Year 3 - Compulsory modules
Foreign Language (Spanish)
Global Entrepreneurship
Global Entrepreneurship Abroad
Managing Across Borders
 Work & Life In Spanish-Speaking Societies

Year 4 - Compulsory modules
Placement Year

Final year - Compulsory modules
Advanced International Business
Consultancy Project In International Business
 Contemporary Debates In Spanish-Speaking Societies
Foreign Language (Spanish)

Coursework, Exam, Practical

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