  {"id":5384,"date":"2025-09-09T15:45:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T19:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=5384"},"modified":"2025-10-29T11:19:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:19:46","slug":"ba-language-business-and-culture","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-language-business-and-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Language, Business and Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Language, Business and Culture<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=ba\">BA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/022625_107684_Language-business-culture-ba-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/022625_107684_Language-business-culture-ba-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Two students smile as they look at a computer monitor.\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Passionate about world languages? Equally enthusiastic about business? Interested in exploring new academic avenues that will provide the diverse skills you need to engage in the global marketplace?<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Fundamental to the major are experiential learning components \u2013 the required international experience and the capstone course \u2013 which give undergraduate students opportunities to interact with organizations, businesses and governments, and then to reflect critically upon these experiences. <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/language-business-culture-ba\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p><br \/>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=chss\">College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=business-mathematics-and-technology\">Business, Mathematics and Technology<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=public-service-and-the-humanities\">Public Service and the Humanities<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Concentrations Offered<\/strong><br \/>Arabic; Chinese; French; German; Italian; Russian; Spanish<\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Language, Business and Culture Concentrations<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Arabic<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/arabic-minor\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Chinese<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Study Chinese and achieve proficiency in reading, writing and speaking the language, and also develop a fundamental understanding of Chinese culture. You will be equipped with the necessary language skills to further your studies, as well as achieve your career goals in fields from business to computer science to journalism. Chinese is an official language of the United Nations. A concentration in Chinese is an excellent complement to a BA in Language, Business and Culture.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/chinese-minor\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">French<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>French is the sixth most-spoken language in the world, utilized on every continent except Antarctica. By the year 2050, it is estimated that French will be the most commonly spoken language in the world due to population growth in sub-Saharan Africa. Speaking multiple languages is a huge advantage in a competitive job search and French is one of the official languages of the United Nations. A BA in Language, Business and Culture with a concentration in French will give you plenty of options as you pursue your career goals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/french-minor\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">German<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>The German-speaking world has been home to Mozart and Bach, Nietzsche and Heidegger, Klimt and Klee, Einstein and Bohr. Germany today is the strongest economy in Europe, has one of the fastest-growing independent art scenes (in Berlin), and is a worldwide research leader in fields from renewable energy to nanotechnology. Learn German and immerse yourself in the inner workings of one of the most influential countries in Europe. A BA in Language, Business and Culture with a concentration in German will give you a distinct advantage on your career path.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/german-minor\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Italian<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Studying Italian is an intellectually, professionally and personally enriching experience in a culture whose influence spans from antiquity to the present. Explore Italian literature, cinema, design, science and business. The engaged and dedicated faculty offer a wealth of language, literature, culture and pre-professional courses and can help you achieve your academic and career goals. With over 60 Italian companies located in New Jersey, the concentration in Italian is an excellent choice for students majoring in Language, Business and Culture.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/italian-minor\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Russian<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Mastering Russian can lead to a job in politics, international travel, or the United Nations, where Russian is one of the official languages. Learn to speak, read and write Russian and you will enhance your job prospects in a variety of industries. Expand your career potential with a BA in Language, Business and Culture with a concentration in Russian.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/russian-minor\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Spanish<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>The Spanish program is an exciting intellectual, personal, and professional adventure that offers multiple possibilities for future careers and cultural enrichment. As the official language of 20 countries and one of the six official languages of the United Nations, Spanish is the world&#8217;s most widely spoken Romance language. A concentration in Spanish is an excellent choice to complement the BA in Language, Business and Culture.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/spanish-minor\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Combined Programs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h3>BA\/MBA Program<\/h3>\n<p>The \u201c4 + 1\u201d Bachelor\u2019s\/MBA is a five-year program, during which students spend three years taking courses required for their chosen bachelor\u2019s degree program and in their fourth year, complete (along with required undergraduate program courses) 6 credits\u2019 worth of graduate business (MBA) coursework that satisfies undergraduate degree requirements and counts toward achievement of the MBA degree.<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/022625_105380_English-BA-cb2.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/022625_105380_English-BA-cb2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students speaking at a table\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch cache:  0.89 ms --><!-- decode:  0.07 ms --><!-- output:  0.03 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Enza Antenos profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/628\/user\/enzalibraryround.000.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/628\/user\/enzalibraryround.000.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~antenosconfe\">Enza Antenos<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:antenosconfe@montclair.edu\">antenosconfe@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-communication-and-media-studies\/\" class=\"name\">Communication and Media Studies<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BA &bull; Major, Minor<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please email or call us.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. 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