Университет Оксфорд Брукс, MA, International Business, Culture and Languages

Semester 1 (on campus)

Core modules

• Intercultural Communication
• Principles of International Business
• International Management  

Optional modules

• EU Institutions and Policies
• World Development Research Topics

Semester 2 (distance learning)

Core modules

• The Content of Business Research

Optional Modules

• Work placement and business research project
• A dissertation 

The MA is awarded on successful completion of five compulsory modules (as above) plus either a work placement and business research project, or a dissertation.

• A good first degree
• Applicants may be asked to include a recent piece of academic work (approx. 1000 words in English)
• IELTS score 6.5 (6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking) or equivalent

The MA International Business, Culture and Languages is designed to enhance the academic and professional competence of graduates who aspire to work for a multinational company, business support organisation or international institution. This course provides an intensive introduction to business studies together with the development of intercultural communication skills. It combines campus-based study with a work placement in the UK or abroad.

Why choose this course?

• You will develop your career: your work placement and own research, alongsides the supporting academic programme, will significantly enhance your future career prospects.
• An integrated work/research experience: the course includes a work placement in the UK or abroad and an opportunity to do a substantial piece of research.
• You will acquire vital transferable skills: in particular you will improve your research skills, report-writing, presentations, team work capabilities, and effective time management.
• Be a student in Oxford: the city offers a stimulating intellectual and international community.
• "This course bridges the gap between language skills and the business knowledge that employers are looking for. The information and support from tutors is invaluable from a business and academic perspective, and also in terms of job applications. During the internship element of the course, I gained valuable experience. This has enabled me to start working for a leading European communications agency following an internship with the European Commission: something I had never considered two years ago." Peter Hughes, course graduate now working as a Social Media Consultant.

Career prospects

The course opens up a wide range of opportunities for careers in the media, publishing, public relations, marketing, intergovernmental organisations and non-governmental organisations. It is also a good base for further postgraduate study.