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.
My opinion on UWC is a good one. I have enjoyed the environment and the people at the university, but in particular the student assistance that is provided by the university. UWC understands student related matters and struggles and tries to be as forthcoming as possible towards them, to ensure students are still able to progress in their studies regardless of inconveniences or struggles. There is a vibrant campus lifestyle with board games such as dominos being played every day, in the student center, and many areas of campus where you are able to grab a bite to eat or a coffee, and talk to many people, from either different backgrounds or different faculties, as most people are really pleasant to talk too.
In concluding, UWC is a great university with lots of cultural diversity and it’s a great place to be educated.
I highly recommend this university as its staff and students are friendly. It offers a variety of certificates such as diplomas, higher certificate and degrees . It has seven faculties which include, the faculty of education for those who want to pursue a career in teaching, faculty of arts , faculty of law for those who are interested in the legal field, faculty of EMS for individuals who want to be CAs and Business analysts , so on and so forth. There is Faculty of Dentistry, Community Health and Science as well as Natural Sciences. I would be lying if I would say there is anything that I hate in the University of The Western Cape.
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