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Why study Business and Management and Spanish at Aberystwyth University?

• The teaching of this course will be taught in the Aberystwyth Business School and Department of Modern Languages. 
• By studying this degree you will be taking part in your study or working year abroad where you will have the option to study in one of our partner universities in Spain (including other Spanish speaking countries) or work as an English Language Assistant through the British Council. Discover your options for your study year abroad here. 
• The selection of modules available to you throughout your three years will enable you to gain an insight into the world of business and enterprise where your understanding of the impact of changes in the business environment e.g. economic events will be contextualised. 

On completion of this degree you will possess:

• A broad understanding of management in practice;
• The ability to communicate in both English and Spanish;
• In-depth knowledge of trade and commerce in both the public and private sector;
• A solid grasp in the complexity of management challenges and the combined impact of the economic, financial, human and legal issues that managers deal with. 

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Mae gan bob un o ddarlithwyr yr Adran Ieithoedd Modern gymwysterau hyd at safon PhD ac maent yn gwneud gwaith ymchwil. Rydym hefyd yn cyflogi tiwtoriaid iaith, rhai ohonynt â gradd PhD, a phob un yn addysgwyr profiadol. O bryd i'w gilydd, cyflogwn siaradwyr brodorol o brifysgolion sy'n bartneriaid i ni dramor (lectoriaid), sy'n dod atom â chymeradwyaeth uchel ar sail eu llwyddiant academaidd yn eu prifysgolion eu hunain, ac mae sawl un ohonynt wedi hyfforddi fel addysgwyr. Y pedwerydd grŵp yw'r staff rhan amser a gyflogir ar sail eu harbenigedd mewn maes arbenigol penodol.  

What can I do with a degree in Business Management and Spanish?

Our graduates have entered and are successful in a number of sectors:

• Chartered Accountancy;
• Investment Banking;
• Insurance;
• Underwriting;
• Risk Management;
• Retail Management;
• Marketing Management;
• Distribution and Logistics Management.

What skills do I obtain from this degree?

Studying a degree in Business Management with Spanish will equip you with the following skills:

• Understanding of organisational behaviour and structure;
• The ability to communicate effectively in both Spanish and English across a wide range of audiences;
• Improved numeracy skills and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data;
• Deep understanding of the causes and effects of economic and other external changes;
• The ability to communicate clearly written and spoken;
• Effective problem solving;
• Analytical and creative thinking skills;
• Decision- making;
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Time-management and organisational skills;
• Self-motivation and self- reliance.

What work experience opportunities exist whilst studying? 

Discover more about the various employment opportunities that our Aberystwyth University Careers team offer. 

Enhance your employability prospects with GO Wales and YES (Year in Employment Scheme) managed by our Careers department. 

What will I learn?

The breakdown below will provide you with an illustration of what you may study during the four year degree scheme.

In your first year you will explore:

• Fundamental principles of management;
• The dynamics of the modern business environment;
• The use of financial and accounting information in management decisions at operational and strategic levels;
• Marketing principles and the relationship between management and organisation;
• In all four year you will have four weekly hours of language work;
• Learn the founding moment of Spanish culture;
• Have the choice to study general modules on film, language and identity.

In your second year you will discover:

• The organisational behaviour and theory;
• Theories and techniques of operations management;
• Market structures and pricing strategies;
• The skills, analytical tools and techniques to identify and address problems and opportunities in business management and marketing;
• Optional choice of Spanish literature, language, history of art.

In your third year you will take part in your Erasmus year abroad where you can study with any of our partner Universities in Spain through the Erasmus + programme, or teach as an English Language Assistant in Spain (including other Spanish speaking countries) through the British Council.

In your final year, you will study:

• The business strategy and how it functions both internally and externally to the business environment;
• Human resource management;
• The understanding of current management thinking from both practical and theoretical perspectives;
• A compulsory independent research project which will give you the opportunity to specialise in a particular aspect of business management and marketing;
• Optional modules are available to allow you to direct your learning and preferred specialism in Spanish and Business.

How will I be taught?

You will be taught through lectures, seminars and tutorials of which are in small groups. You will be required on some modules to deliver presentations, work effectively as part of a group and undertake any essays that are required from you.

At Aberystwyth University, all our modules are placed online for you to study further in the comfort of your room. We also have a wealth of printed texts which are available in our library and the National Library of Wales.

The course is assessed by:

• Examinations;
• Assessed Essays;
• Projects;
• Presentations;
• Dissertation (certain modules).

You will be allocated a personal tutor for the duration of degree at Aberystwyth University.