University of Macedonia - UOM
speciality:
International Business
What Is an International Business Degree?
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.
Benefits of an International Business Degree
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 Degree Structure
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.
2 Student Reviews
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International Relations ...06 Feb, 2019
StudentIt should be more inclusive for students with economical problems .For example the food is not available for everyoneMany of the students that acquire the right to free food do not fulfill the criteria,the consequences are negative because most of the students loss the opportunity even thought they are in need .Also the can din is not affordable for everyone because of the high prices.
View moreProgramme: International Relations and LanguagesDegree: Bachelor'sGraduation: 2020Campus: Thessaloniki -
International Relations ...06 Feb, 2019 StudentFeeding
The feeding system of the University of Macedonia is unacceptable. The process of acquiring a food card is time-consuming, unnecessarily, as the bureaucracy of the University is enormous, of course, without giving the cards to all students. More specifically, food cards are given in “special categories” without taking into account the student’s family or individual income. For example, a student with two siblings and a family income of € 40,000 may have free food as opposed to a sister-less student with an annual income of less than 2,000 euros, which may even be from another city. So low-income students are forced to pay 3.5 euros to eat a dish, quality is not the best, while high-income students and their parents in the city can eat for free at the club.
View moreProgramme: International Relations and LanguagesDegree: Bachelor'sCampus: Thessaloniki
