International Business / Modern Language
 Maggie Flynn, Class of '88
Inaugural Honors Class
Miss Frankie 1988
Participated in Student Activities Organization (SAO), Student
Government, Phi Lambda Psi social sorority, Greek Council, French Club
Director Purchasing & Real Estate, CIGNA Corporation, Philadelphia
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"My major combined international business and French language, and was one of the reasons I selected Saint Francis as my college. At the time, the major was both unique and ahead of its time. It really helped shape my career in international business. My foundation at Saint Francis has served me well." Study Abroad: Compiegne, France for summer study and internship Living in the unique environment of Loretto helped prepare me for living away from home in a foreign country
Honors Thesis: I still remember my Honors thesis and the work that I put into it -- combining theory with practical application in a project that I believed in -- it's not often that an undergraduate gets to experience that level of dedication and depth to a subject, nor that level of enthusiasm and commitment from the faculty for your very own research project.
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The programs in Languages and Cultures have as their mission to educate each student to become a productive worker, a responsible citizen, and a cultured member of society. This mission is reflected in the descriptions of the department's major programs, which aim at providing life enrichments through a liberal arts curriculum and life skills through professional experiences to all its students. The curricular objectives of the program are consistent with those of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, the Modern Language Association of America, the several American associations of teachers of foreign language.
The interdisciplinary major in International Business/Modern Language, with options for either French or Spanish, is offered in conjunction with the Business Administration Department. French language courses are taken at Saint Francis University and at its program in Chicoutimi, Quebec; Spanish language courses are taken at Saint Francis University and at its program at Cuernevaca, Mexico. A further study abroad program, as necessary, will be chosen by the student and the student's departmental advisor. Study abroad is required to complete the International Business/Modern Language program.
The graduate competent in business and a foreign language has a clear edge in the domestic and international job markets. Opportunities for graduates with a language and business competence have increased significantly in recent years and are projected to do so well into the future. Personnel are sought by national and local governments, hospitals, multinational corporations, social agencies, libraries, museums, airlines, and travel agencies. Further information can be provided upon request by the departmental advisors and the Office of Career Counseling and Placement.