BA Hons Business Management and Spanish

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Manchester Metropolitan University

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Business Management and Spanish at Manchester Metropolitan University provides a powerful combination of business acumen and Spanish language proficiency, ideal for students aiming to work in international and multicultural environments.

  • Business modules focus on sustainability, enterprise, strategy, and ethical management, while Spanish language modules develop practical communication skills and cultural fluency through the study of literature, history, and film.
  • The program includes a compulsory year abroad in a Spanish-speaking country, offering full immersion in language and culture while building professional networks and employability.

Course overview:

  • Duration: 4 years full-time, including a mandatory study abroad year

  • Business Management themes: Strategy, sustainability, enterprise, consultancy, and real-world business application

  • Spanish language and culture themes: Listening, speaking, reading, writing, literature, society, film, translation, interpreting, and interview skills

  • Learning focus: Ethical business, global citizenship, intercultural communication, and applied consultancy

University Rankings and Accreditations:

  • Manchester Met Business School is triple-accredited (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA)

  • Access to the Language Resource Centre with specialist software and spaces for independent study

  • Supported by Rise at Manchester Met for practical learning, internships, and volunteering

  • Direct industry connections through guest lectures, consultancy projects, and business events

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • Mandatory Year Abroad in a Spanish-speaking country (approx. 10 months; supported by the Turing Scheme, subject to availability)

  • Internships and volunteering opportunities

  • Guest lectures and business events with professionals across sectors

  • Transferable language and communication training, including translation, interview techniques, and interpreting

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Graduates pursue roles in global business, diplomacy, language services, and consulting firms

  • Employers include IBM, BMW, BNY Mellon, O2, and KP Snacks

  • Further study options include MA Applied Linguistics with specialisations in English language or TESOL

  • Spanish is ranked as the most important foreign language for the UK by the British Council, adding high value to your profile

  • Average earnings: £25,000, 15 months after the course 

  • 89% of the students go on to work and/or study

Program Key Stats

£20,000
£ 29
Sept Intake : 14th Jan


Eligibility Criteria

BCC
2.8
26
70 - 75

1200
26
6.0
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • International Business Consultant
  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Trade Analyst
  • Export Manager
  • Policy Officer
  • Marketing Executive
  • Multinational HR Specialist

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