

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.
I have enjoyed my time within Strathclyde University, however i’ve found it difficult to fully integrate due to Covid-19 restrictions. I am hopeful that in the future the University will be more interactive as restrictions ease. My tutors however have been able to improve my University experience as a whole as they have been giving feedback whether that be online or through short tutorials.
View moreI like my course as my university is triple-accredited and offers many career development programmes for graduates as well as undergraduates. The lectures are interactive even though they are online, each department plans out the lectures to be engaging therefore every now and then they invite entrepreneurs to share their experience in the working world. Additionally, they also offer many supporting sessions for students who are facing difficulties with their studies and enable them to reach out and get help to pass the year/course. One thing I dislike is that the lectures are too long and therefore it has hard to understand the content and keep up to date. In the third year, Strathclyde offers an exchange programme with many international universities. They are highly encouraged to take this opportunity as it will boost their CV and the student will have their unique personal experience as a student.
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