The International Business with a Language degree seeks to develop graduates with a global mind-set that have the necessary business and cultural skills to work in a global marketplace. All organisations are now operating in a competitive global arena, seeking to expand and develop their business beyond their national borders. Success in foreign markets requires knowledge of how to adapt to local cultures, languages and customers as well as an understanding of fundamental business theories and practices. Global leaders ultimately cultivate cultural intelligence by travelling to and working in different cultures, developing and applying both their business and language skills. The International Business with a Language degree at Queen’s Business School provides a platform for developing the required knowledge and skills to pursue a career in our globally connected business world.
Current and past placement companies include Hugo Boss in Berlin. PwC in Madrid, KPMG in France, Lea
International Business (Major) with German highlights
Career Development
Graduates have gone on to work in global and local companies, as well as pursue further study. These include Google, Louis Vuitton-Moet Hennessy in New York, Swiss Airlines in Switzerland, HBO in New York, PwC, KPMG, EY, Citi and Coca-Cola.
Further Study Opportunities
Students can choose from a wide range of Master’s programmes as well as a comprehensive list of research topics, as shown on the Queen’s Business School website. Queen’s Business School is committed to the continuous improvement and enhancement of all of its degree programmes. New modules may be developed and included to replace or enhance those which are mentioned in this brochure.
Industry Links
Students will hear from industry professionals who regularly deliver guest lectures. The opportunity to network afterwards can give students valuable connections with senior professionals. Guest speakers have previously come from Google, LinkedIn, Coca Cola, PwC, EY and Deloitte.
Internationally Renowned Experts
Queen’s is one of the 24 world-class universities that make up the Russell Group in the United Kingdom, and is the only Russell Group University in Northern Ireland.
Many of our staff are leading international experts in their fields of research.
Global Opportunities
The degree also provides you with further opportunities to work and study abroad through schemes such as Study USA, British Council, Erasmus, International Workplace Tours, Study China, City Scholarships and much more.
Career Development
Graduate jobs are varied and include Brand Development, Corporate Banking, FDI Analyst, Consulting, Digital Marketing, Global Business Development.
Internationally Renowned Experts
Students will experience innovative and dynamic teaching and learning methods including simulations, live case studies, company tours, group work projects and presentations, consulting projects, practical workshops, embedded e-learning and much more.
“Studying International Business with German at Queens has been such a rewarding experience. During my placement year, I was working at the HUGO BOSS Headquarters in Metzingen, Germany. I had the opportunity to gain an insight into one of the world’s most successful company's while also contributing to that success by putting my theoretical knowledge into practice. Being able to test my business acumen, communication and interpersonal skills in an international environment through a foreign language was a challenge that I relished. Working with people from all over the world also helped me to develop as a person. The international placement year was a life-changing experience that broadened my horizons and opened up global opportunities for me in the future”.
