This degree programme will give you a strong grounding in the major areas of business while developing your foreign language skills and your understanding of a major European business centre. After graduating, you will be prepared for professional roles in the public and private sectors in the UK and internationally. This degree examines the key themes and emerging challenges facing business in a global context, with a special emphasis on German culture. A study year abroad or a one-year paid work placement in the third year provides you with an outstanding opportunity to develop either your knowledge of business or to further your skills at a German or Austrian university, differentiating you from the majority of professionals. Throughout the degree you will develop a high level of understanding of written and spoken German and gain a deep understanding of the country's culture and business practices. This degree provides you with the opportunity to take a one-year industry placement in a German-speaking country between your second and final year of study, which we encourage students to do. You can also choose to study at a university, such as Regensberg in Germany or Graz in Austria. Both of these institutions are particularly appropriate for this particular course. A degree from Henley Business School is respected internationally and can provide a route into many areas, including accounting and professional services, banking, consultancy, finance, human resources, IT, investment banking, marketing, operations and, of course, general management.