Program Overview

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International Business with Spanish, MA

Overview

The MA in International Business and Spanish is designed to develop the leaders of the future. This programme provides students with a broad understanding of International Business along with the study of a language and is designed to equip you to be successful, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MA
• Duration: 48 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• Location of Study: Aberdeen
• UCAS Code: NR14

Introduction

The University of Aberdeen draws on both ancient heritage and globally-recognised excellence in research and teaching to challenge students academically and to connect them with the world of practice. Students will have the opportunity to include the study of a language throughout the programme, whether or not they have any prior knowledge of the language. Periods of study or internships abroad are integral parts of these programmes.

The programmes provide a broadly-based education in International Business through a four-year programme. Students will take part in specialist courses in International Business can specialise in at least one of the following; economics, real estate, accounting, finance and business management. The programmes are designed to develop the international business leaders of the future.

Aberdeen Global Scholarship

The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer eligible self-funded international on-campus undergraduate students a £6,000 scholarship for every year of their programme.

What You'll Study

Students will have the opportunity to explore a range of themes to broaden their knowledge and sharpen their critical analysis of current debates and challenges. Some of these areas include:

• International studies in economics
• Real Estate
• Accountancy
• Finance and management

Year 1

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Academic Writing for Business (AW1003)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
  • International Context for Business 1 (IN1001)
  • International Context for Business 2 (IN1501)
• Optional Courses:
  • Select ONE of the following options:
    • Beginner:
      • Spanish Language 1 (SP1027)
      • Spanish Language 2 (SP1528)
    • Intermediate:
      • Spanish Language 2 (SP1028)
      • Spanish Language 3 (SP2525)
    • Advanced:
      • Spanish Language 3 (SP2525)
      • Plus 15 credit points from courses of choice
  • Plus, select 60 credits from ONE of the following specialisms:
    • Accountancy specialism:
      • Accounting and Accountability (AC1011)
      • Economics for Business and Society (EC1006)
      • Accounting Principles (AC1516)
      • The Global Economy (EC1506)
    • Economics specialism:
      • Economics for Business and Society (EC1006)
      • The Global Economy (EC1506)
      • Plus 30 credits from any AC, FI or PO coded courses of choice
    • Finance specialism:
      • Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment (FI1004)
      • Economics for Business and Society (EC1006)
      • Accounting and Entrepreneurship (AC1517)
      • The Global Economy (EC1506)
    • Real Estate specialism:
      • Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment (FI1004)
      • Economics for Business and Society (EC1006)
      • Understanding Property (PO1504)
      • The Global Economy (EC1506)

Year 2

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Big Data in Operations and Supply Chain Management (IN2002)
  • Big Data in Business and Finance (IN2502)
  • Building Skills and Experience for Career Success (PD2002)
• Optional Courses:
  • Select ONE of the following options:
    • Beginner:
      • Spanish Language 3 (SP2025)
      • Spanish Language 4 (SP2526)
    • Intermediate/Advanced:
      • Spanish Language 4 (SP2026)
      • Spanish Language 5 (SP2531)
  • Plus, select 60 credits from ONE of the specialisms below:
    • Accountancy:
      • Management Accountancy 2 (AC2031)
      • Financial Accounting 2 (AC2530)
      • Finance 2: Business Finance (FI2004)
      • Understanding Statistics (PO2508)
    • Economics:
      • Intermediate Microeconomics (EC2003)
      • Intermediate Macroeconomics (EC2503)
    • Finance:
      • Finance 2: Business Finance (FI2004)
      • Financial Markets and Regulation (FI2501)
      • Understanding Statistics (PO2508)
      • 15 credit points from courses of choice
    • Real Estate:
      • Land and Property Economics (PO2009)
      • Principles of Property Valuation (PO2509)
      • Land and Property Law (PO2010)
      • Understanding Statistics (PO2508)

Year 3

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Being an International Manager i (IN3001)
  • Being an International Manager II (IN3501)
  • Spanish Language 6 (SP30A3)
  • Theoretical Approaches to Translation Studies (SP30DF)
• Optional Courses:
  • Select 60 credits from ONE of the specialisms below:
    • Accountancy:
      • Financial Accounting 3 (AC3049)
      • Audit Practice (AC3560)
      • Management Accounting 3 (AC3054)
      • Taxation (AC3561)
    • Economics:
      • 60 credits from EC courses of choice
    • Finance:
      • Finance 3: Corporate Finance (FI3004)
      • International Financial Management (FI3503)
    • Real Estate:
      • Applied Valuation (PO3006)
      • Real Estate Development and International Investment (PO3513)
    • General degree (no specialism):
      • 30 level 3 credits from AC, EC, FI, MS and PO courses of choice
      • Research Methods for Business (MS3553)

Year 4

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Contemporary Issues in International Business i (IN4001)
  • Contemporary Issues in International Business II (IN4501)
• Optional Courses:
  • Select ONE of the specialisms below, plus 30 credits from Spanish courses:
    • Accountancy:
      • 30 credits from level 4 AC courses
      • Dissertation in Accountancy (AC4528)
    • Economics:
      • 30 credits from EC courses of choice
      • Dissertation in Economics (EC4526)
    • Finance:
      • Financial Strategy and Investment Management (FI4002) OR Empirical Methods in Finance (FI4003)
      • Dissertation in Finance (FI4501)
    • Real Estate:
      • Real Estate Dissertation (PO4506)
      • Responsible Real Estate Asset Management (PO4009) OR Real Estate Portfolio Investment (PO4510)
    • General degree (no specialism):
      • Dissertation in International Business (IN4502)
      • 30 level 3 or 4 credits from AC, EC, FI, MS and PO courses of choice.

How You'll Study

Learning Methods

• Group Projects
• Individual Projects
• Lectures
• Research
• Seminars
• Tutorials

Assessment Methods

Students are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods:

• Coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course;
• Practical assessments of the skills and competencies they learn on the course; and
• Written examinations at the end of each course.

The exact mix of these methods differs between subject areas, years of study and individual courses.

Honours projects are typically assessed on the basis of a written dissertation.

Why Study International Business with Spanish?

• You will gain exceptional knowledge and understanding of international business, both its operations and its economic, political and social contexts
• We deliver a learning experience that provides students with confidence and will enable you to add value quickly to employers
• We draw on both our ancient heritage and globally-recognised excellence in teaching and research, to challenge students academically and to connect them with the world of practice
• You will have the option to study a modern language throughout the programme
• Aberdeen is the main European centre for the oil and gas industry, and international accountancy firms, multinational companies and financial services all have offices in the city.
• Professional training facilities, including our virtual trading floor, integrating real activity in financial markets into our students’ courses.
• A Business Management programme which perfectly balances theory and practical work, with strong links to local and global businesses giving you cutting-edge insights in to the subject.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

• SQA Highers:
  • Standard: AABB
  • Minimum: BBB
  • Adjusted: BB
• A LEVELS:
  • Standard: BBB
  • Minimum: BBC
  • Adjusted: CCC
• International Baccalaureate: 32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL.
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3.

Fees and Funding

• England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535
• EU / International students: £20,800
• Self-funded international students commencing eligible undergraduate programmes in 2025/26 will receive a £6,000 tuition waiver for every year of their programme

Careers

• Management Consultant
• Sales Manager
• International Trader
• Business Development Manager
• Strategy Analyst
• International Recruitment Consultant

Facilities

• Sir Duncan Rice Library
• Sports Facilities
• Museums and Special Collections
• Science Teaching Hub
• Students' Union Building

Related Undergraduate Degrees

• MA International Business
• MBus International Business (5 years)
• MA International Business with French
• MA International Business with Gaelic
• MA International Business with German
• MA International Business with Mandarin