- UCAS course code
- TN92
- UCAS institution code
- M20
BA Modern Language and Business & Management (Japanese) / Course details
Year of entry: 2023
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Course description
''It has been a dream of mine to gain a deeper understanding of Japanese society, way of life and culture.''
''When interacting with the staff, students, professors at Manchester, as well as roaming around the city, I had no doubts in my mind that it is the right place for me. The highlight of my course has been the many opportunities to connect and interact with academics from my field as well as other universities in Japan and exchange students.''
Iva Stancheva / BA Business Management and Japanese
The BA Modern Language and Business and Management (Japanese) course gives you a thorough grounding in the language and culture of Japan, as well as the principles of business and management and their application in global workplaces.
Language study offers more than just language fluency. You'll explore diverse aspects of the culture, society, history, politics and literature of Japan, helping you to develop intercultural awareness and communication skills - both highly valued by employers.
You'll benefit from excellent teaching, student support, cutting-edge facilities, and the vibrancy and cultural diversity of Manchester itself, Western Europe's most multilingual city.
Studying abroad at partner universities and in professional environments in Japan gives you an unforgettable and invaluable experience.
In Year 4, you can choose to focus on either business and management or Japanese studies.
Special features
Develop your leadership skills
Get the edge in today's globalised business environment on the Manchester Leadership Programme , which includes local volunteering and guest visits from international business managers.
Residence abroad
You can study and/or work for up to a year in a country relevant to your chosen language(s) to improve your language skills in a native-speaker environment.
Collaborations and partnerships
We have links with language and cultural institutions across the city, including:
- Confucius Institute - a hub for Chinese culture.
- Instituto Cervantes - a centre for Spanish culture.
- HOME - international and contemporary art, theatre and film.
- Alliance Française - home of French language and culture.
Societies
Join the Japan Society North West for an exciting range of cultural events such as sushi-making, Taiko drumming workshops, dining and the annual Japan Day celebration.
There are over 30 international and language-related student societies offering cultural activities and experiences.
Teaching and learning
You'll learn through formal lectures, seminars and tutorials, spending 12 hours a week in formal study sessions.
For every hour of university study, you will need to complete a further 2 to 3 hours of independent study.
This could be spent reading, producing written work, revising for examinations or working in the University's Language Centre .
We advise you to learn the hiragana script prior to starting your course; guidance on materials to help with this can be obtained from language tutors.
Coursework and assessment
You will be assessed through:
- written and oral examinations;
- presentations;
- coursework (including web-based and library research, linguistic fieldwork and data collection);
- a dissertation based on a research topic of your choice.
Course content for year 1
Your time will be divided equally between your language and culture and business and management studies.
Compulsory units introduce finance, management, microeconomics and macroeconomics, and develop transferable skills. You choose two further options across management, finance and economics units.
Year 1 and 2 include an Independent Language Learning Programme where you build up a portfolio of independent work by making linguistic notes on Japanese videos, satellite TV or newspapers.
This enables you to develop your linguistic and independent learning, a requirement in today's society.
The programme also puts emphasis on core language structures to secure a foundation to progress onto higher levels.
You will take only the language units relevant to your level of language in each year of study.
Course units for year 1
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Management | BMAN10011 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Fundamentals of Finance | BMAN10552 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Microeconomics 1 | ECON10221 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Macroeconomics 1 | ECON10252 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Japanese Language 6 | JAPA51060 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Fundamentals of Technological Change | BMAN10252 | 10 | Optional |
| Business Economics | BMAN10612 | 10 | Optional |
| Fundamentals of Financial Reporting B | BMAN10621B | 10 | Optional |
| Fundamentals of Management Accounting | BMAN10632 | 10 | Optional |
| An Introduction to Development Studies | ECON10002 | 10 | Optional |
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Course content for year 2
You continue with an even distribution between business and management and Japanese studies.
Alongside one compulsory unit, you tailor your business studies by choosing from a range of options.
You have the chance to study Leadership in Action with national leaders as part of the Manchester Leadership Programme. You can also put your learning into practice with local charities and social enterprises by participating in the Manchester Enterprise Challenge.
The language course units in Year 2 continue to build competence, and the Independent Language Learning Portfolio and learning partnerships are central to this process.
In addition, you develop your studies in areas such as Japanese history, religion, society and culture, and begin to prepare for residence abroad.
Course units for year 2
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firms and Management in Comparative Perspective | BMAN22000 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Work Psychology for Career Success | BMAN20022 | 10 | Optional |
| Investment Analysis | BMAN20072 | 10 | Optional |
| Financial Statement Analysis | BMAN20081 | 10 | Optional |
| Introduction to Corporate Finance and Financial Instruments | BMAN20242 | 10 | Optional |
| Technology, Strategy and Innovation | BMAN20792 | 10 | Optional |
| New Product Development and Innovation | BMAN20821 | 10 | Optional |
| Marketing | BMAN20832 | 10 | Optional |
| Global Contexts of Business and Management | BMAN21012 | 10 | Optional |
| Financial Reporting and Accountability | BMAN21020A | 20 | Optional |
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Course content for year 3
Year 3 is spent abroad under approved conditions at a partner university:
Chuo University, Dokkyo University, Fukuoka Women's University, Hiroshima University, Hitotsubashi University, Hokkaido University, Kanagawa University, Kansai Gaidai University, Keio University, Kobe University, Kyoto University, Kwansei Gakuin University, Meiji University, Meiji Gakuin University, Nanzan University, Ochanomizu University, Oita University, Osaka University, Rikkyo University, Ritsumeikan University, Saitama University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Waseda University, and Yamagata University.
Course content for year 4
There is a broad range of specialised units available in business, management, accounting and finance, economics and entrepreneurship. You can also do a dissertation on the language side of your degree.
You can take up to two-thirds of your units in either business and management or language and cultural studies. You will select units in religion, historical, cultural and social science areas.
The language teaching programme continues to develop your skills and has specialised strands for either Translation (Japanese to English) or Business Japanese Communication.
Course units for year 4
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Language 6 | JAPA51060 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Management of Knowledge and Innovation | BMAN30010 | 20 | Optional |
| Marketing | BMAN30021 | 10 | Optional |
| Strategy | BMAN30022 | 10 | Optional |
| Human Resource Management | BMAN30042 | 10 | Optional |
| Share Prices and Accounting Information | BMAN30071 | 10 | Optional |
| Financial Derivatives | BMAN30091 | 10 | Optional |
| Advanced Corporate Finance | BMAN30111A | 20 | Optional |
| Corporate Governance in Context | BMAN30211 | 10 | Optional |
| Financial Engineering | BMAN30242 | 10 | Optional |
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Facilities
The University Language Centre is home to language resources, including a new interpreting suite and purpose-built recording rooms.
The Centre also offers multilingual word processing, language learning software, off-air recording and AV duplication, multilingual terrestrial and satellite TV, and extensive support and advice for learners.
Learn more on the Facilities page.