Arabic and Business, MA (Hons)

Course summary

Arabic is the main language of more than 350 million people and the sixth most widely spoken in the world. It is the common language of the 22 countries in the Arab League, and one of the six official languages of the United Nations.The Middle East and North Africa play a key role in global commerce and industry. This makes Arabic and Business an excellent joint honours combination.ArabicOur programme is designed to give you a thorough grounding in both classical and modern Arabic. You will develop skills in writing, reading, listening to and speaking the language.Through your studies, you will learn to understand, interpret and discuss original material, including Arabic novels, newspapers, and television.Our courses open the door to a fascinating and varied region. You will study aspects of the Arabic-speaking world, past and present, including the history, societies, cultures and politics of the Middle East.You do not currently need to know any Arabic, as Year 1 courses are designed for beginners. By Year 3, you will have the skills to spend the year studying in a country in which Arabic is spoken.BusinessStudying business will prepare you for the social, political, environmental and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies, such as:

• authentic leadership

• ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour

• entrepreneurial practice

• effective communication

The Business School Student Development team will also provide opportunities for you to develop a range of essential business graduate competencies.Developing these competencies will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:

• accountancy and finance

• strategy

• marketing

• human resource management

• data analytics

• entrepreneurship and innovation

You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes.Why EdinburghThe School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures at the University of Edinburgh is recognised in the UK and internationally as a leading institution for the study of Arabic, together with Persian, Islam, and the Middle East.The University's Business programmes are highly sought-after and accredited by a wide range of leading business education organisations and professional bodies. Leading graduate employers are involved across the curriculum. Our programme is very flexible. In Year 1, for example, in addition to your core subjects, you will choose option courses from a wide range of disciplines. You will specialise as you progress through the programme and spend a year studying Arabic abroad. When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist business and language skills valued by employers worldwide.

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