Business Management and French

Business management and French is a combination designed for students who want to operate effectively in international commercial settings and who recognise that language fluency is not merely a nice addition to business knowledge but an enabler of the professional relationships and cultural understanding that make international business actually work. French opens access to one of the largest economies in the world, to francophone markets across Africa and beyond, and to the EU institutions and diplomatic networks that remain central to European commerce.

At the University of Chester, this four-year full-time programme includes a sandwich year in professional practice and a work placement component, ensuring that you spend significant time working in a business or related setting alongside your academic study. You will develop understanding of core management disciplines including strategy, marketing, finance, operations, and organisational behaviour, while developing your French to a level that supports professional communication and cultural engagement. Chester's international partnerships and its emphasis on employability mean that placement support is well developed, and the combination of management knowledge and French fluency is consistently attractive to employers with European or international operations.

Graduates are well placed for careers in international business, management, marketing, consultancy, export, trade, European institutions, and any sector where operating across the UK-France or broader francophone context matters. Many graduates enter management trainee programmes, graduate marketing roles, or positions in finance and professional services with an international dimension. Further study in international business, management, or French studies is open to those who wish to specialise or add professional qualifications.