Management and French Studies

Take our BA Hons in Management and French Studies and you’ll graduate with a mastery of the essentials of International Management. You will have an in-depth understanding of how businesses influence and are influenced by global economies, societies, and cultures.

Alongside this you will be proficient in French and have in-depth cultural knowledge of the French-speaking world.

Your linguistic, business and communication skills will equip you to engage in cross-cultural negotiations, forge business partnerships and be prepared to meet the international business challenges of our times.

Why choose French Studies and Management at Lancaster?

• Develop the skills and knowledge to navigate today’s dynamic business landscape

• Explore how the complex forces of international commerce and international business shape the global marketplace

• Experience how marketing and entrepreneurial creativity lead to new ideas for products and services

• Follow a progressional ladder on an internationally recognised scale entering either from beginners or intermediate level and progressing to proficiency in French

• Consolidate your French and Management expertise by working or studying in a French-speaking country for a year

What areas of Management will I study on the course?

You will engage with key debates about the role of business in contemporary societies and its impact on global economies and people’s everyday lives. Cutting-edge, research-informed ideas will inform your understanding of core management functions in businesses operating across economic, political and cultural boundaries. You will acquire the analytical tools and strategic insights needed to succeed in the dynamic field of international management.

Discover how businesses are organised, managed and operate in contemporary economies. Experience how marketing and entrepreneurial creativity lead to innovation in the business world and learn how financial information and data provide powerful insights that drive business decision-making.

The course offers the perfect blend of theory and practice, covering key topics such as:

• Management theory and practice

• Multinational corporations and international organisations

• Marketing and global branding

• Managing people across cultures

• Global ethics and responsibility

• Sustainable development

• Technology and society

This course will develop your creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking and inspire you to become a forward-thinking leader ready to tackle the complexities of 21st-century business and management. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers, academics, industry experts, and guest speakers. You will gain invaluable networking opportunities and experiences that will set you apart in the competitive business landscape.

How is French Studies taught at Lancaster?

Your journey to language proficiency and exploring the French-speaking world starts here. Studying French at Lancaster you will acquire high-level language skills and gain an internationally recognised qualification modelled on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages.

You’ll enter the course either as a complete beginner in French or with some initial competency. Whatever level you begin with, you will progress to becoming proficient in the language.

Your language learning will be further enriched by cultural studies, covering visual media, literature, art, and history, providing a comprehensive understanding of the societal contexts of the French-speaking world.

Spending your third year abroad in a French-speaking country significantly boosts your language proficiency, while deepening your intercultural sensitivity. You can choose to study at a partner university or conduct a work placement.