Hispanic Studies with Business Management

Program Overview

The Hispanic Studies with Business Management program combines fluency in Spanish with business acumen, equipping graduates to navigate global markets. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of Hispanic cultures and societies while acquiring knowledge in finance, marketing, and human resource management. The program emphasizes practical language skills, cultural immersion, and the development of critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in business, government, education, and cultural organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Program:

Hispanic Studies with Business Management

Overview:

This program combines the study of Hispanic languages and cultures with business management, equipping graduates with the skills to navigate the global business landscape. Students will gain fluency in Spanish, explore Hispanic history, politics, literature, and film, while also acquiring knowledge in finance, marketing, strategy, and human resource management.

Objectives:

• Develop fluency in written and spoken Spanish.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Hispanic cultures and societies.
• Equip students with the business acumen necessary for success in international markets.
• Foster critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Prepare graduates for careers in diverse fields, including business, government, education, and cultural organizations.

Program Description:

• Four-year program with a major in Hispanic Studies and a minor in Business Management.
• No prior knowledge of Spanish required.
• Year abroad option to immerse oneself in a Spanish-speaking country.
• Emphasis on practical language skills and cultural understanding.
• Integration of business modules into the curriculum.
• Focus on developing communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Compulsory modules:
• Culture and Language
• Economics for Business
• Fundamentals of Management
• Optional modules:
• Catalan Culture: Art, Literature and Football
• Re-viewing the Spanish Civil War

Year 2:

• Compulsory modules:
• Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
• Marketing
• Optional modules:
• Catalan Literature: An Introduction
• Colonialism and Culture in Latin America
• Literature, Dictatorship and Cultural Memory in the Hispanic World
• Modern Spanish Fiction
• The Spanish Inquisition

Year 3:

• Year abroad:
• Teaching English as a foreign language assistant
• Attending university
• Professional work placement

Year 4:

• Compulsory modules:
• Human Resource Management
• Spanish language module
• Strategy
• Optional modules:
• Advanced Oral Competence in Spanish
• Languages in the Classroom: Teaching Spanish
• Modern Languages Research Project
• The Mexican Revolution and its Aftermath
• War, Humour and Love in Medieval Spanish Literature

Assessment:

• Combination of written exams and coursework.
• Final-year dissertation.
• Independent projects.
• Creative journals.

Teaching:

• Approximately 10-16 hours of weekly contact time (lectures, seminars, language classes).
• Small group language classes (maximum 20 students).
• 2-3 hours of independent study for every hour in class.
• Specialist staff with expertise in Hispanic Studies and Business Management.

Careers:

• Potential careers include:
• Business analyst
• Consultant
• Marketing manager
• Human resource manager
• Translator
• Teacher
• Journalist
• Diplomat
• Researcher
• Graduates employed by companies such as:
• Brompton Asset Management
• CEB
• General Motors
• Siemens
• Scholarships and bursaries available.
• Career support provided by the School and the Queen Mary Careers team.

Home fees:

£9,250

Overseas fees:

£23,350