Bachelor of Arts in Language

The Bachelor of Arts in Language, Business and Culture is an integrated and interdisciplinary major offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Feliciano School of Business. The innovative program combines intensive language and culture study (a choice of Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, or Spanish) with fundamental business skills to prepare you for exciting careers both at home and abroad. Explore the relevance of foreign language learning in a globalized world by honing your language skills and applying your knowledge to a range of business and professional-related fields. You will develop the hard and soft skills that employers seek, including transferable soft skills such as intercultural competence, writing skills, oral communication, critical thinking, and cognitive flexibility, as well as a knowledge base in international business, accounting, economics, finance, technology and cross-cultural business communications. Fundamental to the major are experiential learning components – the required international experience and the capstone course – which give undergraduate students opportunities to interact with organizations, businesses and governments, and then to reflect critically upon these experiences. Arabic: Arabic is the fifth most spoken language in the world, and is used throughout North Africa and the Middle East. With over 420 million speakers, Arabic has been a driving force for advancements in science and cultural enrichment. Study Arabic and explore the rich, complex culture of this region through a multi-faceted and engaging course of study. You will be prepared for graduate study and careers in a diverse array of fields. Arabic is also one of the official languages of the United Nations. A BA in Language, Business and Culture with a concentration in Arabic will open a world of opportunities for you.

Secondary School Transcript - Upload or mail your academic records from all secondary schools attended. If your transcripts, diploma, or any other academic documents are not in English, you MUST include an official English translation. Include any exam scores such as IB, AP, CAPE, IGCSE/A levels, 10th +12th. Personal Statement/Essay and Resume/List of Co-Curricular Activities Complete and upload your Essay/Personal Statement - You will be able to upload your essay/personal statement prior to submitting your application. Letter of Recommendation SAT/ACT Test Scores - Official SAT or ACT scores are optional. TOEFL IBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet Based Test) - 70 IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.0