Master in Applied Foreign Languages: Speciality Management and International Business
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
AED 166,400
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The two-year Master in Applied Foreign Languages degree is awarded by Sorbonne University in Paris and delivered by world-class academics at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. The programme teaches students to master the concepts and techniques relevant to international business whilst enabling them to gain extensive knowledge of core business strategies within a global economic context by learning crucial management concepts in different fields.
Today, successful business leaders must possess both the theoretical and empirical tools that enable them to make structured management decisions taking into account various cultural, financial, commercial, social and political parameters. With this degree, students will grasp various International economics concepts that will enable them to understand how current issues influence international business.
Students will learn the processes of international operations in all their aspects, as well as strengthen their knowledge of business administration techniques. By learning the concepts of business law, students will enhance their comprehension of the legal environment, helping them to decipher legal documents and practices that govern businesses.
Programme highlights
Enhancing Individual & National Development
Within the next decade, the UAE is poised to dedicate its focus towards socio-economic sustainability. The curriculum at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is crucial in creating and encouraging a new generation passionate to support the UAE’s rapid and ambitious progress.
A Dual Competency
The Master in Applied Foreign Languages has a unique double accreditation by the French Ministry of Higher Education in both Management and Business Administration and Foreign Languages. Both qualifications will appear on the degree.
International Recognition & Accreditation
The Master in Applied Foreign Languages is granted by Sorbonne University in Paris. It is recognised worldwide and is the key step to an international career. The Applied Foreign Languages curriculum has been ranked “A” by the French Agency of Evaluation of Higher Education and Research (AERES), which is the highest evaluation.
An all-in-one degree
The Master in Applied Foreign Languages provides students from various disciplines with an “all-in-one” programme in International Management, similar to an MBA program but with a specific emphasis on multilingual and multicultural skills and capabilities. Moreover, students will improve their knowledge and expertise of foreign languages.
Admissions
Curriculum
Year 1
International Business and English
- Cross Cultural Management
- Third Industrial Revolution
- Business Communication
Specialization – Languages
- Languages (Option of French, Arabic, German, Spanish, Chinese or Italian)
- European Civilisation
- Arabic and Islamic Civilisation
International Management
- Introduction to Marketing
- International Marketing
- Financial Management
Human Management and Organisation
- Human Resources
- Organisations and Structures
- Behavioral Theories
Economic and Legal Environment of the Company
- International Economics
- International Business Law
Specialization Courses
- Luxury Marketing
- Tourism and Development
Analysis Data
- IT and Research Data
- Data Collection Methodology
Research Paper
- Research Methodology
- Research Paper on Selected Topic
Year 2
International Business and English
- Art and Creation Marketing
- Comparative Accounting and Finance
- M-Commerce
Specialization Language
- Language and Civilisation (Option of French, Arabic, German, Chinese, Spanish, or Italian)
- European Civilisation
- Arabic and Islamic Civilisation
Strategy and Organization
- Corporate Strategy
- Organization and Management
Operational Management
- Applied Financial Techniques
- International Operations Logistics
Economics and Law
- International Economics
- International Business Law
Communication
- Negotiation Techniques
Specialisation Courses
- Marketing Services
- Financial Services
Business Planning
- Business Plan
- Project Company
Business Simulation
- Business Game
IT for Management
- Management and IT
Master’s Thesis
- Methodology Research
- Essay on Extended Internship or Professional Thesis
Internship
For nonworking students, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi has integrated a mandatory internship in the second year. The internship will encourage critical thinking and improve students’ reasoning abilities by blending academic theory with real-life work experience. Students will benefit from a greater depth of experience working in a professional environment.
Depending on their profile and professional objectives and subject to the approval of the Programme Director, students may, in addition to the mandatory corporate internship, choose to do an extra-linguistic or cultural internship.
- A linguistic internship (in Spain, Germany, France or Italy) at one of our partner institutions
- A cultural internship at the “Sorbonne Summer University in Paris” in July
Research study
At the end of the first year, students will be required to produce a specific Research Study on a topic of their choice (related to specific economic, social or managerial cross-cultural challenges)
Master’s thesis
Students will be required to submit an extended essay based on their internship or professional experience. Approval from the program director is required.
The thesis has to deal with a subject related to economic, linguistic, cultural or societal issues. This academic dimension is highly important, especially for students who intend to complete their Ph.D
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are available for this programme*:
- 20% alumni discount
- 25% academic excellence scholarship
- 25% discount upon enrolment on a second master’s degree
- 5%-15% corporate offer
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Career Opportunities
There are abundant rewarding career opportunities on a regional and global scale for our graduates. Given the rapid development of the region and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in particular, career prospects are plentiful for professionals with multilingual skills.
Students can pursue careers as analysts in leading global consultancy firms, product or country managers, or even expand their businesses into different markets. Some graduates hold positions in international organisations such as the UN, or in state agencies and ministries. Others have set up their own companies in diverse fields including luxury products, events management, insurance and banking.