

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.
Thanks to Western Sydney University, I can develop my business knowledge, especially international marketing practices and business strategies. I enjoyed what and how the lecture taught all students to operate projects and reports in the right direction and set limited guidelines and innovation. That helps the student improve their creativity and ideas for building the business concept. However, the things that I think the school should change are creating more spaces for presentations and some workshops for students who have the ability to lead the work smoothly. Additionally, I recommend, that instead of only the final presentation of each subject, the school needs to create daily presentations for every class to show what students are preparing for the final report. While studying WSU at the campus in Vietnam, I really appreciated the random choice of team members from the lecture as it helps students have the opportunity to work well with different types of people, increasing adaptability in a flexible environment.
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