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In today's globally connected business landscape, companies increasingly require multilingual management experts to navigate international markets. The BA Business Management and Modern Languages program offers the perfect pathway for those aspiring to work overseas or engage with global stakeholders. This comprehensive course allows you to master two modern languages while studying management at a top-tier, culturally diverse UK business school, including a transformative third year abroad for cultural immersion and language practice. Multilingual capabilities provide significant career advantages and enhance travel experiences. The program delivers rigorous language training encompassing vocabulary, grammar, and all communication skills, with native-speaking instructors guiding you toward fluency in at least one language. Management studies adopt a global, ethical perspective at Essex Business School, where international faculty and students create a truly global learning environment. The renowned Department of Language and Linguistics oversees language instruction. Essex Business School promotes responsible management and ethical practices, fostering a community dedicated to improving business while delivering top-tier education. The curriculum prepares you not just for career success, but to positively impact society. Key study areas include: - Global business landscape - Organizational leadership - Corporate behavior - Strategic business planning - Human capital management - Ethical business operations The first year establishes core business fundamentals across all functional areas, providing versatile career options. Second year deepens management expertise while advancing language proficiency. The third year offers complete immersion through international study at partner institutions worldwide. Your final year culminates with an independent research project, honing critical skills in analysis, project management, and strategic thinking that employers value.
GCSE: Mathematics C/4.
A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels.
BTEC: DDM - DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. 
Combined qualifications on the UCAS tariff: 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent.
IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Our Maths requirement can be met with either: 4 in Standard level Maths; 3 in Higher level Maths; or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths.
IB Career-related Programme: We consider combinations of IB Diploma Programme courses with BTECs or other qualifications.
QAA-approved Access to HE Diploma: 6 level 3 credits at Distinction and 39 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided
T-levels: We consider T-levels on a case-by-case basis, depending on subject studied. The offer for most courses is Distinction overall. Depending on the course applied for there may be additional requirements, which may include a specific grade in the Core.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing