Business Management and Languages
BA · The Open University
48% of this course's students did not continue past year one. Worth asking the university about directly.
About this course
Business management and languages is an unusually practical combination, preparing you to operate effectively in international commercial contexts by combining the analytical and strategic thinking of business studies with genuine communicative competence in one or more languages. In a global economy where cross-border trade, international teams, and multilingual markets are the norm rather than the exception, professionals who bring both business acumen and linguistic skill are consistently valued. The Open University's programme is delivered entirely through distance learning and studied part-time, making it accessible to people who are managing existing work or family responsibilities alongside their studies. You progress at a pace that suits your circumstances, supported by the Open University's experienced online learning environment and peer networks. You will develop understandin
Where its graduates go
The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 31% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.
- 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 11% of graduatescards →
- 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 3% of graduatescards →
- 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
- 40 / 100Sales occupations · 4% of graduatescards →
- 32 / 100Artistic, literary and media occupations · 8% of graduatescards →
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