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.
What I truly like about the School of Economics in Lund is its structure and organization of courses. It is always clear what the student has to accomplish in order to pass the examinations. On top of that, I believe that the teachers are competent and passionate about their specific course content. I would truly recommend the school to my friends!
However, no school can be completely perfect. In the case of Lund University, I believe that some examinations have been created on a too low or too high level. For instance, If an exam is extremely difficult one semester, the very same exam the next semester tends to be very easy. Therefore, I think that the school has to put in more effort in order to find the right balance. That would in turn generate an equal educational level for all students.
Lund is a lovely city and a great majority are really happy about their choice of study location. There are a lot of events happing throughout the whole semester, several clubs called “Nationer” offers clubs, brunches, lunches, dinners and organize other activities. On top of that, every department has their own student union in which the student can choose to involve themselves in. I was for instance enrolled in “The Novice Committee” for a year and planned activities for new students. During my time in the committee we often discussed how we could be even more involving towards international students. Even if it is a pretty international school, for instance the main language spoken in the union is English, different activities and events are held for international students and so on, I believe the school could be even more inclusive towards incoming students.
I will graduate in June and thanks to the university and my friends, I feel ready! The university has taught me a lot that could be useful in my professional life. Overall, I would truly recommend the school to others – both national and international students!
View moreThe Bachelor Programme in International Business lays out the foundations to become successful in business. The range of courses is wide to include topics such as marketing, finance, ethics, innovation, and economics. Its very broad nature allows every student to find interest in specific topics, on which there is the possibility to expand on in a Master’s degree.
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