Program Overview

International Business with French (5 years), MBus

Introduction

The MBus in International Business with French 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: MBus
• Duration: 60 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• Location of Study: Aberdeen
• UCAS Code: N1R1

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:
      • Beginners French Language 1 (FR1028)
      • Beginners French Language 2 (FR1528)
    • Intermediate/Advanced:
      • Qualified French Language 1 (FR1029)
      • Qualified French Language 2 (FR1529)
  • Plus 60 credits from one of the following specialisms:
    • Accountancy:
      • Accounting and Accountability (AC1011)
      • Accounting Principles (AC1516)
      • Economics for Business and Society (EC1006)
      • The Global Economy (EC1506)
    • Economics:
      • Economics for Business and Society (EC1006)
      • The Global Economy (EC1506)
      • Plus 30 credits from any AC, FI or PO coded courses of choice
    • Finance:
      • Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment (FI1004)
      • Accounting and Entrepreneurship (AC1517)
      • Economics for Business and Society (EC1006)
      • The Global Economy (EC1506)
    • Real Estate:
      • Economics for Business and Society (EC1006)
      • The Global Economy (EC1506)
      • Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment (FI1004)
      • Understanding Property (PO1504)

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:
      • Advanced Introductory French Language 1 (FR2012)
      • Advanced Introductory French Language 2 (FR2512)
    • Intermediate/Advanced:
      • Advanced French Language 1 (FR2002)
      • Advanced French Language 2 (FR2502)
  • Plus 60 credits from one of the following specialisms:
    • 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:
      • Financial Markets and Regulation (FI2501)
      • Finance 2: Business Finance (FI2004)
      • Understanding Statistics (PO2508)
      • Plus select 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)
  • Non Honours Level 3 French Language 1 (FR3090)
• Optional Courses:
  • Select 60 level 3 credits from one of the following specialisms:
    • Accountancy:
      • Financial Accounting 3 (AC3049)
      • Management Accounting 3 (AC3054)
      • Audit Practice (AC3560)
      • 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

• Academic year spent abroad or on a placement as agreed with the Business School.

Year 5

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Contemporary Issues in International Business i (IN4001)
  • Contemporary Issues in International Business II (IN4501)
• Optional Courses:
  • Select 30 credits from French courses, plus one of the following specialisms:
    • Accountancy:
      • 30 credits from level 4 AC courses
      • Dissertation in Accountancy (AC4528)
    • Economics:
      • Dissertation in Economics (EC4526)
      • 30 credits from EC courses of choice
    • 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)
      • Plus 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
• 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
• 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 French?

• 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 into the subject

Careers

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

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

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
• PTE Academic: OVERALL - 59 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
• Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

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

Scholarships and Funding

• UK Scholarship: Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who pay tuition fees may be eligible for specific scholarships allowing them to receive additional funding
• 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

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
• MA International Business with Spanish

Discover Uni

• Discover Uni draws together comparable information in areas students have identified as important in making decisions about what and where to study
• You can compare these and other data for different degree programmes in which you are interested

Get in Touch

• Address: Student Recruitment & Admissions, University of Aberdeen, University Office, Regent Walk, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX
• Email: [insert email]
• Call: +44 (0) [insert phone number]
• Enquire Now: Using an online form

Social Media

• University of Aberdeen Business School
• Follow us on Twitter