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Regent's College

BA (Hons) International Business with German

With over 100 million speakers, more people speak German as their native language than any other language in Europe. It is an official language of Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein, as well as Germany; it is also the native language of a significant portion of the population in northern Italy, eastern Belgium, Denmark, eastern France, parts of Poland, the Czech Republic, Russia and Romania.

Berling City Scape at nightWhy Combine German and International Business?

Germany is the largest economy in the European Union (EU) and the third-largest in the world. It was the world’s largest exporting nation from 2003 to 2008, ahead of the USA; in 2009 it was narrowly beaten by China but still exported goods worth $521.6 billion.

  • Germany remains the number one trade partner of many economies, including Italy, France and Russia, and is the fifth largest trading partner of the USA. 
  • Competition is high across Germany’s trading partners, for almost identical products and services. Companies whose employees have German linguistic skills and can demonstrate cultural sensitivity to German business practices, therefore have an edge in this highly competitive market. 
  • Germany is highly innovative: 4 of the world's 10 most innovative companies are located in Germany, and with 12.7% of the world's patent applications, the country ranks third in the world. Two-thirds of the world's leading international trade fairs take place in Germany, so there is no doubt that knowing German creates business opportunities.


It is also a country that offers an attractive investment climate - foreign firms are generally treated as equals to national firms when investing. This further demonstrates the high level of potential for students who have international business skills allied to German linguistic competency.

International Business & German Course Details

You will study between 6-12 hours of German a week within the BA (Hons) International Business degree, depending on your level of linguistic proficiency and whether you take a second foreign language. You may commence the study of German at beginner level; no prior experience is required.

All classes are taught by native German speakers and will ensure that you are well prepared for the challenges of your study period abroad.

The one year study period abroad (SPA) can be taken as two academic semesters in one partner institution, or spit between two institutions, depending on your business specialisation and whether you study a second foreign language.

During this time you will take international business classes taught in German, alongside native German speaking students. You will rapidly advance your linguistic competency as well as learning more about German business practice and cultural sensitivities.

You will also have the opportunity to utilise you German language skills through undertaking work experience in German speaking environments - and this knowledge of German alongside international business practices will greatly enhance your employability.