Program Overview

Master in Applied Foreign Languages: Speciality Management and International Business

Programme Overview

The Master in Applied Foreign Languages degree is awarded by Sorbonne University in Paris and delivered by world-class academics in Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. The programme teaches students to master the concepts and techniques relevant to international business whilst enabling them to gain extensive knowledge of core business strategies within a global economic context by learning crucial management concepts in different fields.

Programme Structure

• Duration: 2 years
• Delivery Language: English
• Degree Awarded: Master in Applied Foreign Languages: Speciality Management and International Business
• Accreditation: The curriculum follows the European ECTS system and the degree is awarded by Sorbonne University in Paris. This programme is accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor in a relevant field with a CGPA of 3 out of 4 or equivalent.
• English Proficiency: IELTS certificate with minimum overall band of 6.0 with a validity of 2 years or TOEFL certificate with minimum score of 79 (or equivalent) with a validity of 2 years.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an interview to assess the candidate's motivation, career expectations, and relevant professional experience in the degree area.

Programme Content

Year 1

• International Business and English
  • Cross Cultural Management
  • Third Industrial Revolution
  • Business Communication
• Specialisation – Languages
  • Languages (Option of French, Arabic, German, Spanish, Chinese or Italian)
  • European Civilisation
  • Arabic and Islamic Civilisation
• International Management
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • International Marketing
  • Financial Management
• Human Management and Organisation
  • Human Resources
  • Organisations and Structures
  • Behavioural Theories
• Economic and Legal Environment of the Company
  • International Economics
  • International Business Law
• Specialisation Courses
  • Luxury Marketing
  • Tourism and Development
• Analysis Data
  • IT and Research Data
  • Data Collection Methodology
• Research Paper
  • Research Methodology
  • Research Paper on Selected Topic

Year 2

• International Business and English
  • Art and Creation Marketing
  • Comparative Accounting and Finance
  • M-Commerce
• Specialisation Language
  • Language and Civilisation (Option of French, Arabic, German, Chinese, Spanish, or Italian)
  • European Civilisation
  • Arabic and Islamic Civilisation
• Strategy and Organisation
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Organisation and Management
• Operational Management
  • Applied Financial Techniques
  • International Operations Logistics
• Economics and Law
  • International Economics
  • International Business Law
• Communication
  • Negotiation Techniques
• Specialisation Courses
  • Marketing Services
  • Financial Services
• Business Planning
  • Business Plan
  • Project Company
• Business Simulation
  • Business Game
• IT for Management
  • Management and IT
• Master’s Thesis
  • Methodology Research
  • Essay on Extended Internship or Professional Thesis

Internship and Research Study

• Internship: A mandatory internship in the second year to encourage critical thinking and improve students' reasoning abilities by blending academic theory with real-life work experience.
• Research Study: Students will be required to produce a specific Research Study on a topic of their choice (related to specific economic, social or managerial cross-cultural challenges) at the end of the first year.

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

• Programme Tuition Fees (over 2 years): AED 166,400 (approximately US$ 45,344)
• Payment of Fees: Click here for payment details
• Scholarships:
  • 25% academic excellence scholarship for new joiners with a Bachelor CGPA average of 3.6/4.0 and above, or equivalent.
  • 20% Alumni preferential rate for Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi alumni.
  • 25% preferential rate upon enrolment on a second master’s degree for applicants holding a master degree from SUAD.
  • 5%-15% corporate rate for companies and organizations.
  • 10% Family discount for students who have a first-degree relative currently enrolled in an undergraduate or a postgraduate programme.

Career Prospects

There are abundant rewarding career opportunities on a regional and global scale for our graduates. Students can pursue careers as analysts in leading global consultancy firms, product or country managers, or even expand their own businesses into different markets. Some graduates hold positions in international organisations such as the UN, or in state agencies and ministries. Others have set up their own companies in diverse fields including luxury products, events management, insurance, and banking.