German with Business Management

German with Business Management is a degree that pairs one of Europe's most commercially and culturally significant languages with the analytical and organisational frameworks of business education. Germany is the largest economy in the European Union and one of the most important trading partners of the UK, with global leadership in sectors from automotive engineering and chemicals to financial services and advanced manufacturing. The ability to operate professionally in German while also possessing solid business management knowledge is a rare and genuinely valuable combination in the graduate market.

At Queen Mary University of London, this four-year full-time programme begins with a broad introduction to German language at the appropriate level, from total beginners through to advanced, alongside the history and culture of Germany, Austria and German-speaking Switzerland. You will also study the fundamentals of economics and management from the outset, building both strands in parallel throughout the degree. As the programme progresses, you will develop your German to a high level of communicative competence and cultural understanding, while deepening your knowledge of business strategy, marketing, finance, and organisational behaviour.

The four-year structure includes time for study and immersion in a German-speaking environment, fundamental to developing real fluency.

Graduates are well placed for careers in international business, the financial sector, consultancy, diplomacy, the civil service, journalism, and any professional context where engagement with Germany, Austria, Switzerland or the broader German-speaking business world is relevant. Many graduates pursue further professional qualifications in management, finance, or law, while others go directly into graduate roles in organisations with significant German operations or partnerships. Postgraduate study in business, European studies, or German is also available for those who want to specialise further.