Intercultural Business Communication

You have to complete a total of nine modules of which the Dissertation or Work Placement Project are triple modules. Four modules are taught-core compulsory modules and two are option modules.The course can be taken full time or part time.

The four compulsory taught modules are:

1. EB 4602: Theory and Practice in Intercultural Business Communication
2. EB 4709: Language and the Media
3. EB 4902: Organisational Communication
4. EB 4708: Multicultural Marketing

You must choose one of the triple modules:

EB 4701: The Dissertation
OR
EB 4702: The Work Placement Project (based on a work placement of at least 6 weeks)

Option modules:In addition to the compulsory modules, you will need to take two option modules which can be selected from the pathways listed below. The modules allow participants to develop further knowledge in a field of their interest such as linguistics, public relations, human resource management and translation, and to apply this knowledge to intercultural business communication in various contexts. However, entry to some of the modules is not automatic as there may be pre-requisites. In addition, options will only run provided there are adequate numbers.

The pathways include:

A. Language and Communication
B. Translation
C. Business
D. Tourism
E. Public Relations

At the end of the course, you will have acquired knowledge and understanding of principles and theories of communication, language, culture and society; developed an awareness of how cultural differences can create conflict; and learned skills for undertaking independent research. You will also have an opportunity to do a paid internship at Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida.

Year 1 FULL TIME (12 calendar months)
Compulsory Modules (total = 7)1. EB 4602: Theory and Practice in Intercultural Business Communication
2. EB4200: Professional Communication in Intercultural Contexts
3. EB 4902: Organisational Communication
4. EB 4708: Multicultural Marketing
5. EB4204: Research Methods
6. EB4701: The Dissertation
OR
EB4702: The Work Placement Project

Option Modules- Two required

A) Language and CommunicationEB 4707: Communication in Human Resource Management
EB4203: Global Communication Studies

EB4201: Challenges in Global Development
EB4603: Intercultural Business Communication in the Digital Age

B) Translation and Interpretation TR 4002: Theory of Translation
TR4007: Technical Business Interpreting (German, Arabic, Chinese, Polish)

C) Business MD 4003: *Management Theory and Practice
MD 4018: *Strategic Management
MD 4004: *Business Environment
MD 4022: * Strategy in Action
AC 4007: *Accounting and Finance
MK 4204: *Strategic Brand Management
MK 4205: *E-Marketing Strategy
* Half Modules

D) TourismTL4019: Tourism Management
TL4029: Management Development

E) Public RelationsPR 4015: Applied Communication: Theoretical concepts and principles
PR 4016: Applied Communication Management

SUGGESTED PART TIME COURSE STRUCTURE (Part-Time Mode: minimum 3 Years)

Year 1EB 4602: Theory and Practice in Intercultural Business Communication
EB 4200: Professional Communication in Intercultural Contexts
Option Module

Year 2 EB 4902: Organisational Communication
EB 4708: Multicultural Marketing
Option Module

Year 3 EB4204: Research Methods
EB 4701: Dissertation
OR
EB 4702: Work Placement Project

Students will be offered the opportunity to attend a residential team building training programme at the beginning of Semester 1. Students from non-traditional or international educational backgrounds have the opportunity to enrol for the free Certificate in Academic Development or to audit academic essay sessions to help them perform better in a UK University environment. Other opportunities include the International Society, the HOST Organisation, international films at the Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema. In addition there are opportunities to act as language ambassadors for your country.

* A minimum of a lower second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Arts, Social Science, or Business related disciplines. * Applicants able to demonstrate appropriate work-based experience or possessing alternative professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Interviews may be required as part of the admissions process. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

UCLan offers a range of Scholarships and Bursaries to it students:

* UCLAN FINANCIAL BURSARY 2014
* BURSARIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
* EARLY PAYMENT BURSARY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
* ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
* INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
* NHS BURSARIES
* PHARMACY AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH BURSARY
* POSTGRADUATE JOURNALISM BURSARY
* POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EASTERN AND CENTRAL AFRICAN STUDENTS
* POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
* SCHOLARSHIP FOR SELF-FUNDED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
* SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM INDONESIA
* SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS FROM PALESTINE
* UK GOVERNMENTS GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
* UNDERGRADUATE JOURNALISM BURSARY
* UNDERGRADUATE UCLAN SPORT SCHOLARSHIP

Accreditation

We have great links with employers including household names such as Sony, BAE Systems and Apple. We also have links with the smaller companies in the region and offer help and assistance to more than 1,000 of these with many of our graduates staying in the region it is important we develop these relationships.