BSc (Hons) International Management and Modern Languages Dr Nick Startin Admissions Officer for Modern Languages and European Studies ( MLES)

Why International Management and Modern Languages (IMML) at Bath? Be a linguist with highly developed management skills and practical business experience. In today’s global economy, there is a strong demand for leaders and managers who can combine a broad range of managerial skills and knowledge, fluency in a second language and the ability to function effectively in an international business environment.

Why IMML at Bath? Well established, leading, international degree course Excellent reputation for high quality teaching and research Unique 50:50 structure integrating management and modern languages which incorporates interface modules Outstanding student feedback Practical learning in the classroom – Transferable skills and communicative language teaching An integrated year abroad course Excellent graduate employment prospects High level of personal and academic support

Integration Progression Focus broadening into choice

IMML Degree Structure Language Units/content units (4) Year 1 Interface Units (2) Core Management Units (4) Language Units/content units (4) Year 1 Interface Units (2) Language Units/content units (4) Year 2 Management Units (4) Year 3 Year Abroad Interface Units (2) Language units/national options (4) Year 4 Management Units (4)

- Accounting for managers - Business Economics Core Management (2 units per semester) Interface (1 unit per semester) Core Language Year 1 - Accounting for managers - Business Economics - The UK Macroeconomic environment - Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis National Business Environment of UK and of France, Germany or Spain The legal Environment of the UK and France, Germany or Spain - Written and spoken language - Political and social background of France, Germany or Spain Year 2 - Accounting for Managers in an international context AND/OR -Corporate Finance and investment appraisal - People and Organisations - Principles of Marketing - Management Options Comparative employee relations European Business Environment European integration and legal structure - Written and spoken language in the business context - Contemporary political and social background of France, Germany, Spain & Latin America Year 3 Year Abroad Year 4 Four Management options of your choice - Perspectives on Europe - Internationalisation of Business - France/Germany/Spain & Latin America in the Global Economy - Written and oral communication in the International business context - Options in Current Political and Social issues of France, Germany, Spain or Latin America

What is Management? Typical Management subjects Organisational Behaviour Marketing Strategy Operations Business and Society Based in Social Science (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Politics) Not (just) about practical skills Encourages to think ‘Big’ and ‘Outside the Box’

What is French/German/Spanish? Not just speaking and writing Politics, society and culture Language as a tool for better understanding – all teaching is in the language from Day One

How many students for IMML? The Intake: Approx. 90 students per year French (33), Spanish (33), German (24) The Cohort: Diverse educational background Multi-national life experiences

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Currently two examination periods (Semester 1 & 2) Teaching Lectures, combining research material and theory, group presentations, case studies, audio visuals Learning Experiential, peer discussion, class debates, case study work, group work Assessment Essays, exams and group assignments and presentations

How is the IMML degree assessed? Weightings towards final degree Year 1 Pass & proceed Year 2 24% Year 3 8% extended essay or examinations at overseas institution Year 4 68%

What else can I expect? Exposure to the many companies we have links with, including our nine official Corporate Partners Exciting sponsored events and awards, such as World Café, held during Induction Week, and Graduation Prizegiving

Can I study a second language? IMML students can study another language alongside their degree course with the courses offered by the Foreign Language Centre (FLC) Languages currently available: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish. See following web-link for more details: www.bath.ac.uk/flc

Excellent Career Opportunities Skills and Employment The key, transferable skills gained at Bath and on placement are popular with employers in business and industry : Communication Research Critical analysis Organisation and Presentation Team work Managerial skills

Excellent Career Opportunities IMML graduates have excellent career prospects and the degree is held in high regard by many of the top graduate employers - (thanks to the skills developed through study and international placement) Recent Graduate Employers: Accenture, Agchem Access, Aldi, Alliance Boots, Amadeus, Atkins, BMW, Centrica British Gas, Citywire, Club Med, Danone, Deloitte, Google, IBM, Informatica, International School of Choueifat, LMAX, Morgan Stanley, MRL, Mypower, Oasis Academy Hadley, PA Consulting Group, PwC, Qedis Consulting, Telefonica 02, Towers Watson, TUI Travel, VSPT Wine Group, Wegelin & Co www.bath.ac.uk/management/courses/undergraduate/imml/career_prospects

Study at top Business School … or The Year Abroad: 9-12 months in a French, German or Spanish-speaking country Work placement … or Study at top Business School … or Combination: 1 semester at Business School and 6 months placement On placement at Morgan Stanley Study at the prestigious ESSEC

Why IMML at Bath (a re-cap)? Well established, leading, international degree course Excellent reputation for high quality teaching and research Unique 50:50 structure integrating management and modern languages Outstanding student feedback Practical learning in the classroom An integrated year abroad Excellent graduate employment prospects High level of personal & academic support Top-ranking university in a beautiful city in a safe, campus environment

Whom to contact? www.bath.ac.uk/polis www.bath.ac.uk/management/ Steve Wharton Email: S.Wharton@bath.ac.uk International Management and Modern Languages Admissions Tutor Central Admissions admissions@bath.ac.uk www.bath.ac.uk/polis www.bath.ac.uk/management/