International Business with French with Foundation Year
Sheffield Hallam University
International Business with French with Foundation Year
Course Summary
**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**Course summary:**
- Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.
- Develop fluency in French and a second foreign language (German or Spanish from any level or Italian from scratch).
- Gain an excellent understanding of French culture, society and economic context.
- Develop critical insight into International Business theory and practice issues.
- Spend a semester at a European university and a 12-month work placement abroad.
Develop critical insight into a range of topics related to the theory and practice of international business. At the same time, expand your French language skills, becoming a multilingual professional with great employability potential. 18 months studying and working abroad help you develop the global skill set employers are looking for.
**How you learn:**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) International Business with French course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other Sheffield Business School foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
This diverse course employs a variety of innovative learning and teaching methods within the vibrant, dynamic setting of Sheffield Business School, an internationally-recognised centre of teaching excellence attracting students and academics from all over the world.
You learn through:
- lectures and seminars
- lessons in your target languages
- debates and problem-solving exercises
- individual and group work and presentations
- formal and informal language practice, including support from a Foreign Language Assistant
- case studies
- international work placement (additional costs apply)
- a semester at a European university (additional costs apply)
- guided readings and electronic resources
In the foundation year, you'll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area. You'll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you'll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study.
**Applied learning - Work placements**
As part of your course you spend six months of your third year at one of our partner universities and 12 months on placement in an organisation based in a French-speaking country.
Your work placement is a great opportunity to gain valuable international business experience. It helps you develop your skills and language ability and significantly enhances your employability. You can apply for placements with international companies such as Orange Business Services, France and France Telecom.
If you study abroad, or do your work placement, in another European country there may be funding available through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.
**Live projects**
Some modules allow you to participate in projects in collaboration with companies or experienced professionals from a variety of sectors.
Course Details - Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course.
Year 1 - Compulsory modules:
Contemporary Issues
Introduction To Business
Organisation Management And Delivery 1
Organisation Management And Delivery 2
Self And Stakeholder Management
The Practice Of Business
Year 2 - Compulsory modules:
Contemporary And Professional Studies One (French)
Data Analysis For Business Decisions
Economics For Business
Foundations Of International Business
Linguistic And Academic Studies
People And Organisations In Context
Year 3 - Compulsory module:
Contemporary European Studies
Financial Fluency For Management Decision Making
French (Abroad)
International Entrepreneurship
International Entrepreneurship (Overseas)
Managing International Business
Managing International Business (Overseas)
Multinational Enterprises And Foreign Direct Investment
Year 4 - Compulsory modules:
Placement Year
Final year - Compulsory modules:
Business In The European Economy
Contemporary And Professional Studies Three (French)
Contemporary Issues In International Business
Global Supply Chain Management
International Strategy
Course Details – Assessment Method
Coursework, Exams
Course Details – Professional Bodies
AACSB International
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
A064
Institution code:
S21
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:
CC at A Level
MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.
You should also have at least an AS-Level (Grade C) or A-Level E in French for entry onto this course.
Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate plus.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or above at the point of enrolment.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.
If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
