French with Business Management

Program Overview

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The French with Business Management program at Queen Mary University of London combines French language and culture with business management studies. Students gain proficiency in French, develop business knowledge and skills, and immerse themselves in France or a French-speaking country. The program prepares graduates for international business careers and provides opportunities for specialization in advanced topics.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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French with Business Management

at Queen Mary University of London is a four-year program that combines French language and culture with business management studies. No prior knowledge of French is required.

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Objectives:

• Prepare students for international business careers.
• Develop proficiency in French language and culture.
• Equip students with knowledge and skills in business management.
• Provide an immersive experience in France or a French-speaking country.

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Program Description:

• Year 1: Introduces French culture, society, and history while enhancing language skills.
Covers fundamentals of economics and management.
• Year 2: Builds upon knowledge with choices in French literature, film, art, thought, and society.
Continues practical language learning and exploration of the language in different contexts. Delves into financial management, marketing, strategy, and human resources.
• Year 3: Students spend a year studying or working in France or a French-speaking country for further immersion.
• Year 4: Further develops fluency in spoken and written French.
Explores advanced topics in business management like strategy and human resources.

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Outline:

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Year 1:

• Economics for Business
• Culture and Language
• Fundamentals of Management
• Paris in Art
• French I
• Translation into French

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Year 2:

• Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
• French II
• Marketing
• Choice of modules:
• Computers and Languages
• The Sounds of French

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Year 3:

• Year abroad

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Year 4:

• French III
• Strategy
• The Management of Human Resources
• Choice of modules:
• Advanced Oral Competence in French
• Language and Society in the French-speaking World
• Languages in the Classroom: Teaching French
• Lovers and Libertines: 18th-century French Fiction
• Modern Languages Research Project
• Photography: The Self and its Image

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Year Abroad:

• Options:
• Teaching English as a foreign language assistant
• Attending university abroad
• Professional work placement in France or a French-speaking country (with support)

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Partner Institutions:

• Aix-Marseille d’Avignon Université
• Université de Genève
• Université Catholique de Lille
• Université Catholique de Louvain
• Université François Rabelais
• Université Paris-Sorbonne
• Université de la Réunion

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Assessment:

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Assessment methods:

• Written exams
• Coursework
• Final-year dissertations
• Independent projects
• Creative journals

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Teaching:

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Teaching methods:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Language classes

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Teaching hours:

• Approximately 10 to 16 hours per week
• Small language classes (max 20 students)
• Two to three hours of independent study per class hour
• Access to Queen Mary library
• Multimedia Language Resource Centre
• Subscriptions to foreign newspapers and journals
• Language clubs and social activities
• Purpose-built media suite

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Careers:

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Career opportunities:

• Business roles in France, Europe, and internationally
• Jobs requiring French language skills

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Recent graduate placements:

• Brompton Asset Management
• CEB
• General Motors
• Siemens
• VoucherCodes

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Career support:

• Regular careers events
• Specialist advice on choosing a career path
• Support with finding work experience, internships, and graduate jobs
• Feedback on CVs, cover letters, and application forms
• Interview coaching

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Other:

• Scholarships and bursaries available
• Financial and welfare support through Advice and Counselling Service
• Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4
Some details may be subject to change.

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Home fees:

£9,250

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Overseas fees:

£23,350