Course overview

The dual award degree with Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, provides you with the theoretical background and practical skills necessary to succeed in an international business environment. Year 1 is spent studying core business modules at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge before transferring to Clermont-Ferrand for Year 2 where your modules will be delivered in French. Year 3 will be spent carrying out 48 weeks of work experience, 24 weeks of which must be spent in a French language environment. You will return to Cambridge for your final year.
Core modules will provide you with a solid foundation in a number of key business disciplines including IT, finance, marketing, law, economics and human resource management. The opportunity to combine this with a period of study abroad and a work experience placement will add an extra dimension to your degree, not only in terms of the language skills you gain but also to your whole learning experience.

When you graduate you will be able to:

• demonstrate a critical awareness of the global environment within which business operates
• analyse strategic corporate behaviour within an international context
• show a real awareness and understanding of contemporary global business issues.

On a more practical level, you will be able to:

• apply business theory to a range of contemporary business challenges
• employ appropriate IT applications to support research and reporting requirements and to enhance presentation of results
• plan and execute research projects
• effectively communicate results both orally and in written form in a foreign language.

Module guide

Assessment

Assessment is via a mix of examination, coursework, essays, individual and group reports and consultancy projects.

Facilities

Our facilities are new and modern, and include well-equipped lecture theatres and seminar rooms.

Year 2

You will spend Year 2 of your studies in Clermont-Ferrand at the Université Blaise-Pascal where you will be taught in French www.univ-bpclermont.fr.

You can apply for Erasmus mobility funding to help you make the move to Clermont-Ferrand - our Study Abroad Adviser will assist you to complete the forms.

Year 3

You will spend 48 weeks carrying out business placements. This period can be split into two placements and at least 24 weeks should be spent in a French language environment.

You will undertake 48 weeks of work experience. This period can be split into two or even three business placements, provided that 24 weeks are spent in a French-speaking environment. The remainder of the 48 weeks can be spent in an English or 3rd language environment. Both the ARU Placements Administrator and staff at the Université Blaise-Pascal will help you to find your placements.

Associated careers

This course provides excellent preparation for an international career in a range of fields including financial services, business management, consultancy, marketing and human resources.

UCAS Tariff points:	260 - 260
Additional Requirements:	Required subject(s): A-level French at grade C GCSE(s) Required: 3 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths

Entry requirements listed are for September 2013 entry. Entry requirements for other intakes may differ.

Please note AS levels are acceptable only when combined with other qualifications.

International students

BA International Business is not normally available to international students who would require a student visa to undertake this course. This restriction is because we cannot guarantee a student's ability to secure a further visa to support the placement year in Europe. The exception will be international students studying at the partner institution intending to transfer to Anglia Ruskin for part of the course.