The importance of English in the business world

The rapid breakdown of national barriers over the last decade has resulted in English language skills acquiring a great deal of importance in business circles.
IE wishes to impress upon its students that an ability to communicate in English is vital, particularly in the present economic climate. The vast majority of companies list English amongst the essential qualities required for posts at management level. A lack of English skills is a serious handicap to any young aspiring professional, in recognition of this fact IE demands a minimum level of English from its students. The minimum level should by no means be considered high enough to resolve language requirements in what is at the moment a highly competitive work market. It is designed to make sure that the student has at least a reasonable base on which they can build a level that will help them face fierce competition when they begin to search for work.
There is nothing more frustrating than seeing someone far less qualified or capable obtain the post that you wanted for the sole reason that they have a superior level of English.
No-one should underestimate the importance of the English language in the business world today. In view of this fact IE stipulates that students must provide proof of an acceptable level of fluency in order to qualify for the titles of MBA programs, LL.M. programs and Master in International management (Spanish track). The qualifications listed overleaf will be accepted as such. The student may also sit for the English exam offered by IE, the details of which are available in this dossier. Any student that fails to fulfill these requirements before the end of their program will have eighteen months, as from the closing date of the course, to obtain any of the alternative qualifications.

Careers
Career opportunities in the leisure and tourist industries exist for well-qualified people with a blend of land-based and management skills to develop these amenities, and of course the addition of foreign language skills can only enhance European and international employment opportunities.


“Knowing a language is very essential and indispensable for a better position and has access to safer jobs. Also, the desire to pursue graduate studies or a higher level of training makes many young professionals seeking to learn this language in other countries. ”