International Business with German with Foundation Year
UCAS Code: A065
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in a science based subject. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
•English language or literature at grade C or 4 or equivalent •Maths at grade D or 3 or equivalent
You must have at least one A level (minimum grade E) or one AS level (minimum grade C), or equivalent, in one of your chosen programme languages.
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This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications exluding general studies For example: CC at A Level MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ. You must have at least one A level (minimum grade E) or one AS level (minimum grade C), or equivalent, in one of your chosen programme languages.
About this course
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**Course summary**
•Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.
•Develop fluency in German and a second foreign language (French or Spanish from any level or Italian from scratch).
•Gain an excellent understanding of German culture, society and economic context.
•Develop critical insight into international business theory and practice issues.
•Spend a semester at a European university and a 12-month work placement abroad.
Develop critical insight into a range of topics related to the theory and practice of international business. At the same time, expand your German language skills, becoming a multilingual professional with great employability potential. 18 months studying and working abroad help you develop the global skill set employers are looking for.
**How you learn**
The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) International Business with German 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 diverse 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 attracting students and academics from all over the world.
**You learn through**
•lectures and seminars
•lessons in your target languages
•debates and problem-solving exercises
•individual and group work and presentations
•formal and informal language practice, including support from a Foreign Language Assistant
•case studies
•international work placement (additional costs apply)
•a semester at a European university (additional costs apply)
•guided readings and electronic resources
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 spend six months of your third year at one of our partner universities in the country of your additional language, plus 12 months on placement in an organisation based in a German-speaking country during your fourth year. You can apply for placements with international companies such as Bosch and Siemens.
Your work placement is a great opportunity to gain valuable international business experience. It helps you develop your skills and language ability and significantly enhances your employability. You can apply for placements with a range of international companies based in Germany, such as Bosch or Keysight Technologies.
If you study abroad, or do your work placement, in another European country there may be funding available through the Erasmus programme.
**Live projects**
Some modules allow you to participate in projects in collaboration with companies or experienced professionals from a variety of sectors.
Modules
The modules for 2020/21 may vary to those given below, which are for academic year 2019/20.
You can take an optional placement in year three.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Module: Contemporary Issues Credits: 20.00
Module: Introduction To Business Credits: 20.00
Module: Organisation Management And Delivery 1 Credits: 20.00
Module: Organisation Management And Delivery 2 Credits: 20.00
Module: Self And Stakeholder Management Credits: 20.00
Module: The Practice Of Business Credits: 20.00
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (German) Part 1 Credits: 10.00
Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (German) Part 2 Credits: 10.00
Module: Data Analysis For Business Decisions Credits: 20.00
Module: Economics For Business Credits: 20.00
Module: Foundations Of International Business Credits: 20.00
Module: People And Organisations In Context Credits: 20.00
Year 3
Compulsory modules
Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Two (German) Credits: 10.00
Module: Financial Fluency For Management Decision Making Credits: 20.00
Module: German (Abroad) Credits: 20.00
Module: International Entrepreneurship (Overseas) Credits: 20.00
Module: Managing International Business (Overseas) Credits: 20.00
Module: Multinational Enterprises And Foreign Direct Investment Credits: 20.00
Module: Uls German Stage 4 Credits: 10.00
Module: Uls German Stage 5 Credits: 10.00
Final year
Compulsory modules
Module: Business In The European Economy Credits: 20.00
Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 3 (German) Part 1 Credits: 10.00
Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 3 (German) Part 2 Credits: 10.00
Module: Contemporary Issues In International Business Credits: 20.00
Module: Global Supply Chain Management Credits: 20.00
Module: International Strategy Credits: 20.00
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