Globalisation strengthens the connection between companies from all over the world. It is time people understand the importance of international business.
International business degrees are shaped to give students practical knowledge about different business management practices from all over the world. In addition, candidates are prepared for business careers abroad or in organisations that are engaged in business on a global scale.
Moreover, international business is vital in order to understand different cultures and mindsets and ultimately become a global citizen.
A degree in International Business prepares you for a job in a culturally diverse business environment, which means that any graduate can benefit from opportunities in any country.
The advantage of an International Business course is that you are highly employable for most industries since the majority of skills acquired are transferable.
Candidates studying international business will also gain information and insight about the difficulties of starting and growing businesses from different countries, something which is of utmost importance for anyone who wants to make their business thrive.
International Business is usually a three-year commitment, depending on each university. Lately, there are institutions which offer the possibility of having a ‘sandwich course’, which basically enables the candidates to work abroad for one year in the industry, as part of their studies.
The purpose of the ‘sandwich course’ is to encourage students to step outside their comfort zone and work in a different culture and environment. In this way, they will understand other mentalities, as well as gain relevant working experience in the field.
UWA is a good University – as I completed both – undergraduate and masters degrees here and in two different faculties, I felt that the business school was a lot more supportive compared to the engineering one.
My experience was a good one and did enjoy it but wish we had better variety of degrees when I started but they do now for the future students.
View moreSpeaking from a brutally honest academic perspective, university studies feel like a scam sometimes, especially for an international student like myself. Paying thousands of dollars for about 10 hours of lecture/tutorial/workshop hours a week certainly does not feel like a fair trade. Sure, all teaching staff at UWA are a glorious wealth of knowledge, and most are usually very eager to help, but it does not change the fact that a great bulk of university studies rely very much on self-study.
Nevertheless, UWA provides more than just academic opportunities. There are many events that allow for student networking to occur, and many people have developed lifelong friendships from studies at UWA. There are also Student Guild Volunteering activities that I was able to get involved in, as well as student-run clubs that have given me and many of my friends a gentle sense of belonging (Namely, the UWA Pride Club).
I have therefore come to the realisation that what I’m truly paying for (besides the obvious degree), is the unique student experience of being on campus. Studies at UWA encapsulate so much more than just academic ventures. The connections made with students and teaching staff are, in my humble opinion, the thing of most value when studying at UWA.
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