At Bentley University, language study goes far beyond the classroom. The Curriculum-to-Career Mapping Framework shows how students develop in-demand professional skills—communication, cultural intelligence, and digital fluency—while preparing for high-impact careers in global business, marketing, technology, and beyond. Within each pathway, students can explore potential roles—from supply chain analyst to UX researcher, translator to policy assistant—showing how multilingual and cross-cultural skills open doors to dynamic global careers.
Connect Your Language Skills to Global Career Success
Global Business Communication
Students practice clear, professional communication through one-on-one meetings, presentations, and cross-cultural collaboration.
Cultural Awareness
Gain a deeper understanding of how language shapes culture and business worldwide. Strengthen your global mindset by exploring real-world perspectives from Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
Career Readiness
Turn classroom learning into career-ready experience. Each course builds the skills employers value most—communication, professionalism, and adaptability—preparing you to stand out in interviews and global careers.
Public Speaking
Gain confidence in expressing ideas clearly and persuasively. Through presentations, debates, and spontaneous speaking activities, you’ll learn to perform under pressure and communicate with impact.
International Career Paths for Language & Business Students
Where Global Industries Can Take You
Global Business & International Trade
- International Sales Coordinator
- Global Operations Coordinator
- Import/Export Assistant
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Market Research Assistant
Media, Communications, & Publishing
- Content Writer/Editorial Assistant
- Social Media Coordinator (Multilingual)
- Program Coordinator
- Community Engagement Specialist
- Health Navigator/Patient Advocate
Government & Public Service
- Program Assistant (Cultural Affairs, Foreign Service)
- Policy/Research Assistant
- Language or Intelligence Analyst Intern
- Public Outreach Specialist
- Immigration Services
Discover Your Fit: French, Spanish, Chinese, and Italian at Bentley
From day one you’ll speak, present, and collaborate—meeting with native Spanish tutors, leading debates on current issues, and pitching a country-specific business proposal “Shark Tank” style. Courses emphasize clear writing through multi-draft revisions, active participation, and digital homework in Supersite/Brightspace—skills that translate directly to persuasive communication and teamwork on the job.
Curious about studying Spanish at Bentley? Discover the curriculum, pathways, and real-world impact here.
Featured courses:
- MLSP 305 – Spanish Translation: Translate real-world texts across industries while strengthening writing, cultural awareness, and ethical decision-making through hands-on workshops and a service-learning project.
- MLSP 312 – Spanish for Business: Draft business documents, conduct mock job interviews, analyze trade agreements, and design a full marketing campaign tailored to a Spanish-speaking market, building real-world professional and business fluency in Spanish
Step into a fully immersive, discussion-based classroom where you build real-world communication, cultural awareness, and executive presence. You’ll practice spontaneous speaking, one-on-one conversations with native speakers, and live oral exams—plus create business-ready deliverables like a CV, video résumé, and professional presentations for Francophone markets. You’ll also grow in professional writing, data-informed cultural research, and persuasive slide design.
Curious about studying French at Bentley? Discover the curriculum, pathways, and real-world impact here.
Featured courses:
- MLFR 312 – Francophone Business & Entrepreneurship: Explore entrepreneurship across France, sub-Saharan Africa, and the U.S. while interviewing Francophone entrepreneurs and analyzing media to build real-world communication and global business insight.
- MLFR 206 – Spoken Contemporary French: Lead structured presentations on real-world topics and complete oral exams that synthesize film, literature, and class discussions.
Pair language growth with business impact. You’ll role-play meetings, interviews, and presentations in Chinese for Business; research consumer behavior and workplace customs; and even simulate launching a venture with a team. Advanced options in interpretation develop precision, ethics, and performance under pressure—exactly the capabilities global employers seek.
Curious about studying Chinese at Bentley? Discover the curriculum, pathways, and real-world impact here.
Featured Courses:
- MLCH 204 – Chinese for Business: Exploring Real Companies: Practice professional conversations, write on real Chinese business topics, and study trade, marketing, and finance customs.
- MLCH 206 – Chinese Conversation & Composition: Debate, role-play, and co-present; write reflective/formal pieces; and explore concepts like 礼 (ritual) and 面子 (face).
Grow your voice in Italian through spontaneous conversations, native-speaker sessions, and polished group presentations. You’ll build digital literacy on VHL, analyze films and contemporary texts, and explore themes like migration and identity—culminating in research projects that strengthen writing, cultural analysis, and presentation skills for professional settings.
Curious about studying Italian at Bentley? Discover the curriculum, pathways, and real-world impact here.
Featured courses:
- MLIT 305 – Migration in Italian Culture: Research historical and contemporary migration, synthesize sources, and present a final project on identity and society.
- MLIT 208 – Italian for Global Commerce: Develop professional Italian skills by using business-specific vocabulary, case studies, and role-play to navigate Italian business culture and communicate effectively in global commercial settings.
Real Stories. Real Impact.
Explore some of the global employers and industries where language students thrive professionally.
