BA in Liberal Arts and Sciences in Germanic Studies - German Business and Commercial Studies in Urbana United States | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The German Business and Commercial Studies program emphasizes mastering business language and practices in German-speaking nations, while also covering global commerce and European trade relations.

Our department offers undergraduates comprehensive instruction in German and Scandinavian languages, along with deep cultural insights. Diverse courses allow students to examine linguistic history, structure, and applications across literature, culture, and commerce. They develop critical thinking skills in both target languages and English while appreciating German and Scandinavian heritage.
The German Business track combines language acquisition with business practices in German-speaking regions, alongside international commerce studies focusing on European trade.
Our traditional German program delivers balanced instruction in language, literature, and cultural studies, with specialization options in German studies, business German, or Scandinavian studies.
The BALAS in Germanic Studies builds proficiency in German or Scandinavian languages and cultures, covering linguistic structure and practical applications in business, modern culture, intellectual history, literature, and science.