International Business (Major) with Portuguese BSc

This 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 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, Learnlight in Barcelona, Ernst & Young (EY) in Luxembourg and MySugr in Vienna.

International Business (Major) with Portuguese highlights

Career Development

Year 3 is spent abroad on a compulsory international work placement which may be in a region of the globe where the language being studied is the dominant tongue. This provides students with valuable connections with senior professionals working in management. This is an integral part of the degree, providing students with the fluency and confidence to communicate and work effectively in an international business environment.

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.

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.