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Business Management and Languages (R55) at Open University - UCAS

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Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: The Open University

Business Management and Languages (R55)

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Course summary

Learn essential business management skills alongside French, German or Spanish and gain an advantage in the global workplace. You’ll divide your time equally between both subjects, exploring how businesses develop strategies, handle risk and make decisions. You’ll see what’s involved in functions such as marketing, accounting and finance. Combining business with a modern language opens doors to other cultures and communities. With flexible study options and a named degree that reflects your chosen language, you’ll graduate with a distinctive mix of skills that prepare you for employment, international opportunities or further study. Key features of the course

  • Build your understanding of business organisations and their key elements
  • Explore wider considerations such as environments, markets and processes, and how they interact
  • Become a proficient user of your chosen language, achieving level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
  • Expand your knowledge of the cultures that use your chosen language
  • Enhance your competence in intercultural communication

Modules

This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits: In Stage 1, you’ll study a 60-credit introductory business management module. You’ll choose your language (French, German or Spanish) and study two 30-credit language modules. Next, in Stage 2, you’ll study your second 60-credit business management module and a 60-credit module in your chosen language. Finally, in Stage 3, you’ll study your last 60-credit business management module and another 60-credit module in your chosen language.


How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

There are no qualification requirements for this course.


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

2026/2027 academic year fees are not yet available.
Business Management and Languages (R55) at Open University - UCAS