Program Overview

Master in Business and Foreign Languages

The Master in Business and Foreign Languages is a two-year degree awarded by Sorbonne University in Paris and delivered by world-class academics in Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.

Programme Overview

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 Details

• Programme Chair: Emmanuelle Chiocca, Head of Business and Foreign Languages Department
• Program Duration: 2 years
• Delivery Language: English
• Deadline to Apply: 28-08-2026
• Tuition Fees: AED 166,400 (over 2 years)
• Accreditation: The curriculum follows the European ECTS system, and the degree is awarded by Sorbonne Université. This programme is accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation.

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to provide students with the theoretical and empirical tools necessary to make structured management decisions, taking into account various cultural, financial, commercial, social, and political parameters. Students will gain a good understanding of a multicultural environment by undertaking courses in languages and civilizations, as well as cross-cultural management.

Curriculum

All courses are taught in English, and students will study one or two foreign languages, including French, Chinese, Spanish, German, Italian, or Arabic, at beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels to cater to multi-lingual business environments. The curriculum is delivered by professors from France and the UAE, and the faculty has achieved worldwide acclaim.

Career Prospects

Given the rapid development of the region, career prospects are enormous for professionals with multilingual skills. The scope of experiential learning opportunities at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi will give graduates a competitive edge in their career anywhere in the world.

International Recognition

The Master in Business and Foreign Languages is recognized worldwide and is the key step to an international career. The Business and Foreign Languages curriculum has been ranked "A" by the French Agency of Evaluation of Higher Education and Research (AERES), which is the highest evaluation.

Access to Further Education

The Master in Business and Foreign Languages can lead to access to the three-year, non-residential doctoral programme at Sorbonne University Paris.

Dual Competency

The Master in Business and Foreign Languages has a unique double accreditation by the French Ministry of Higher Education in both Management and Business Administration and Foreign Languages. Both qualifications will appear on the degree.

Typical Delivery Format of Courses

The typical delivery format of courses includes:

• Monday: 4:30pm – 8:30pm
• Tuesday: 4:30pm – 8:30pm
• Wednesday: 4:30pm – 8:30pm
• Thursday: 4:30pm – 8:30pm
• Friday: 4:30pm – 8:30pm
• Sunday: No classes

Faculty Team

The faculty team includes:

• Dr. Eva Diaz, Lecturer/PhD holder
• Célia Ouali, Lecturer
• Spencer Jones, Lecturer
• Glenn Van Kessel, Lecturer
• Sabine Karpf, Lecturer
• Sophie Quinchamps, Lecturer
• Dr. Sana Abbas, Lecturer/PhD holder
• Dr. Rana El Housseini Frangieh, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Concetta LaRocca, Lecturer/PhD holder
• Dr. Billel Ferhani, Assistant Professor

School of Law, Economics and Business

The School of Law, Economics and Business offers various programmes, including the Master in Business and Foreign Languages. The school is ranked worldwide and 5th in France according to THE Young University Rankings.