Master in Business and Foreign Languages

MasterPostgraduateBusiness & Languages

About This Programme

A two-year English-taught Master combining international business and foreign languages, awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

Course Highlights

  • Combines international business, law and management with foreign languages.
  • Language choice: Spanish, French, Italian, German or Chinese.
  • Cross-cultural management and applied research focus.
  • Degree awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

What You'll Study

A two-year English-taught Master teaching international business strategy, law, management and applied research alongside languages, civilisations and cross-cultural management. Awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

Year 1

  • Language Specialisation (French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese)
  • Middle Eastern Civilisation: Business Dynamics in the Middle East
  • Europe in the World: Trade and Business Relations
  • Cross-Cultural Management
  • International Marketing
  • International Economics
  • Accounting Foundations
  • Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
  • Strategic Entrepreneurship
  • UAE and GCC Business Law
  • Business Ethics and Sustainability
  • Corporate Finance
  • Research Methodology
  • Research Paper

Year 2

  • Language Specialisation (French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese)
  • Middle Eastern Civilisation: The Challenges of Energy Transition
  • Europe in the World: Defence and Geopolitics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Advanced Strategic HR Managment
  • Entrepreneurial Negotiation
  • Company Project
  • Business Game
  • Digital Solutions for Business Administration: AI and Data Analytics
  • Professional Thesis
  • Research Methodology

Research Study

  • At the end of the first year, students will be required to produce a specific Research Study on a topic of their choice (related to specific economic, social or managerial cross-cultural challenges).

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree (second-class honours / CGPA around 3.0).
English: IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL 79, or native-English study of three years; English-medium degrees are exempt.

Additional foreign languages are studied at intermediate or advanced level.

Careers

Leads to careers in international business, trade, marketing 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

Master (Master's degree), 120 ECTS

Start Date

September (annual intake)

Typical Offer

Relevant bachelor's (2nd class / CGPA 3.0); IELTS 6.0

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Business & Languages

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 166,400 total

Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 300. Deadline in late August (28 August 2026) for the September intake.

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