Our expert academics will guide you through areas of marketing, operations management, finance, accounting, strategy, human resource management and entrepreneurship - in addition to a range of other cutting-edge and specialist modules. The degree has been engineered for a student who wants to excel and succeed to the top level of global business management practice.
You will also see your Spanish language competencies improve
with the Department of Modern Languages, where you will learn the language and
the culture.
[NSS/DLHE Awards]
Ysgol Fusnes Aberystwyth: Deg Uchaf yn DU am fodlonrwydd myfyrwyr am y dysgu mewn pynciau Marchnata/ Economeg a Chyllid (ACF 2017)
95% o’n graddedigion mewn gwaith a/neu
astudiaethau pellach o fewn chwe mis ar ôl graddio, 2% yn uwch na graddedigion
Astudiaethau Busnes a Gweinyddu yn genedlaethol. (HESA 2017)
Adran Ieithoedd Modern: 93% boddhad myfyrwyr (ACF 2017)
Aeth 85% o’n graddedigion i swyddi ar lefel broffesiynol, 38% yn uwch na
graddedigion Ieithoedd yn genedlaethol (HESA 2017)
Trosolwg
Why study Business
and Management and Spanish at Aberystwyth University?
You will have an insight into the world of enterprise.
You will develop an understanding of the impact of changes in the business environment e.g. economic events.
You will explore Spanish language and culture.
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.
Ein Staff
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.
Modiwlau
Noder: Y modiwlau a restrir isod yw'r modiwlau y bwriedir eu cyflwyno ar hyn o bryd yn ystod y flwyddyn academaidd nesaf ac mae'n bosibl y gallant newid. Maent wedi'u cynnwys yma i roi syniad o strwythur y cwrs.
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
Sales Executive
Health Service Management
Fashion Industry
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?
Click here to find out about the various 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.
Addysg a Dysgu
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 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
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.