Bachelor in Business and Foreign Languages
About This Programme
A three-year French-taught Licence combining business and applied foreign languages, awarded by Sorbonne Universite.
Course Highlights
- Combines business and applied foreign languages.
- Develops management, intercultural and multilingual skills.
- Pathway to the Master in Business and Foreign Languages.
- Degree awarded by Sorbonne Universite.
What You'll Study
A three-year French-taught Licence in applied foreign languages and business, combining management fundamentals with advanced language and intercultural skills. Awarded by Sorbonne Universite.
First Year
- Law
- Business communication, writing and analytic skills
- European, USA and UK civilisation
- Language 1 – English or French
- Language 2 – Spanish, German or Italian
- Introduction to economic concepts
- Optional language: German, English, Chinese, Spanish or Italian
- Linguistic Trip abroad: 3 weeks in France, Italy, Spain or Germany
- IT applied to business (Word, Excel, C2I)
- Sports
Second Year
- International public law
- Macro-economics and economic development
- Business economics and accounting
- Business communication, writing and analytic skills
- Language 1: English or French
- Language 2: Spanish, German or Italian
- Civilisation 1: English and American civilisation or French civilisation
- Civilisation 2: Spanish or Latin American, German, Italian or Arabic civilisations
- Optional language: German, English, Chinese, Spanish or Italian
- Linguistic Trip abroad: 3 weeks in France, Italy, Spain or Germany
Third Year
- International business law
- International economics
- Financial management
- Marketing
- International business
- Business communication, writing and analytic skills
- Language 1: English or French
- Language 2: Spanish, German or Italian
- Advanced business terminology and communication (English, French, Spanish, German or Italian)
- Economy and business environment (Spain and Latin America, Germany, Italy, or Arabic and Muslim regions)
- Language certifications (DELE for Spanish, Zertifikat for German, CILS for Italian and DELF for French and CIMA for Arabic)
- Corporate internships: 2 months, internship report and defence
- Optional language: German, English, Chinese, Spanish or Italian
- Sports
Entry Requirements
Selective admission.
Careers
Leads to careers in international business, trade, translation and cross-cultural management.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the French Ministry of Higher Education (HCERES); the degree is awarded by Sorbonne Universite.
Programme Details
Award
Licence (Bachelor), 180 ECTS
Start Date
September (annual intake)
Typical Offer
French Baccalaureate 12/20 or equivalent; French B2
Duration
3 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Business & Languages
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 215,100 total
Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 200. Deadline in late August (21 August 2026) for the September intake.