BSc International Business and Management with a Modern Language

This flexible course, taught by experts from Henley Business School and the Department of Languages and Cultures, provides you with a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of business management in an international context.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 students in the Department of Languages and Cultures said our teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things (National Student Survey, 2023).

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.

Your learning environment

You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and self-guided study. This will provide the opportunity to discuss subject materials in an in-depth way with your lecturers and fellow students.

Throughout your studies, you will:

• explore the interdisciplinary nature of business
• apply the skills and knowledge you learn to current business problems
• study the emerging challenges facing global markets.

Choose BSc Business and Management with a Modern Language 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 8th in the UK for graduate career prospects in ‘Business and Management’ in the Guardian University Guide, 2024
• 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.

Flexible study options

After the first year of your BSc Business and Management with a Modern Language degree, you will have the option to transfer to any of our other specialist pathways:

• BSc Business and Management (Accounting)
• BSc Business and Management (Entrepreneurship)
• BSc Business and Management (Data Analytics and Digital Business)
• BSc Business and Management (Marketing)
• BSc International Business and Management