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.
At the IAE my educational experience, in the strict sense of the word, was absolutely the best I have experienced in upper education, and I also studied at the University of Illinois at Chicago, as well as the University of Paris – Dauphine.
Professors at the IAE are there for ONE REASON: passion. This isn’t the case in other “big name” schools, where some researchers simply teach because they are required (and you can feel it!).
Opportunities for apprenticeships and internships were lesser, however. This is the reason that I regrettably left this school to get my last year of masters at a “big name school” – and my core educational experience suffered for it.
The IAE Gustave Eiffel will always have my support and I think it can and will grow into a top name in the Paris region.
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