The Department of Modern Languages offers an undergraduate Certificate in Spanish for International Business for students seeking an academic credential showing that they are prepared to meet the challenges of doing business in the Spanish-speaking world.
This certificate is available to all students across the University, as well as non-degree-seeking business professionals with a prior degree who are seeking to increase their skill set and value in the international marketplace.
This certificate aims to give the advanced students of Spanish a solid foundation in business vocabulary, basic business and cultural concepts, and intensive situational practice that will prepare them to function competently in today's Spanish-speaking world.
Student Learning Outcomes and Goals for the Certificate in Spanish for International Business
Upon successful completion of the certificate, students will:
- Communicate effectively in Spanish in business contexts.
- Have mastered the basic vocabulary in the field of business; be able to use this vocabulary and the linguistics structures correctly and productively.
- Understand and translate business texts.
- Understand current tendencies and practices in international business in Spanish speaking countries and in Hispanic culture. Be able to give short presentations in Spanish on different issues related to the business world.
- Be able to simulate and solve real business cases in Spanish.
Obtaining your Certificate
Certificate Advisor: Dr. Gabriela DeRobles
