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 enrolled into the University of Sheffield in 2015 up to 2018 and thoroughly enjoyed my time there.
Sheffield, as a city in its own right, is relatively smaller than most other cities that currently host universities within the UK. This gives Sheffield a ‘homely’ feeling, whereby you never particularly feel lost or alone, but you never feel overwhelmed either.
The state of the art buildings and numerous study spaces allow students to prioritise their work in harmony with one another. The facilities within these buildings are also of a high standard, as coffee shops and food venues are generously spread through every campus/ building.
The lecturers are all extremely accommodating and understanding. Difficulties could always be shared with many of the very down-to-earth course facilitators.
I would, however, highlight that the course structure and integration of courses within each year were sometimes poorly considered. The cohesion between exams and essays (that were due for different modules) became a little panic-worthy at times, depending on the modules that were chosen. The modules that were on offer (at the time of my enrolment) were also somewhat lacking. However, upon my graduation, I do believe that this issue was noted and that steps were being made to try and resolve the latter.
Overall, I met amazing people, felt safe and would enrol in Sheffield all over again, given the opportunity. It looks great for employers on my CV and I most definitely recommend the University of Sheffield to anybody considering.
View moreOverall, studying at the University of Sheffield has been a good experience.
In regards to facilities, the university can provide the right spaces and equipment for everyone.
As for the professors, one thing I’ve noticed is the inconsistency between them. Some are available, others aren’t. Mostly, their inconsistency is found in essays’ feedbacks, with some professors criticizing aspects of an essay that other professors don’t criticize or even praises. In turn, it can make a student who’s not familiar with the British University system very confused.
Two areas should be improved: more guidance for European and International students because our education system is different from the British one, and equal opportunities for both parties.
This is not to say that as students we shouldn’t take our responsibilities and learn by making mistakes, but it would be better if the expectations set on us could be fulfilled with more cooperation between students and the school.
The International experience at the University is positive but needs improvement. You get to meet and familiarise with people from all over the world but some schools lack diversity or do not provide an environment where people from different countries can interact with each other. The school of East Asian studies, more specifically in the postgraduate courses, presents a huge number of international students coming from the same country. It means that although they are studying abroad, it doesn’t feel like it, because they don’t have many chances to interact with home students.
As for student life, the University offers different activities and societies and everyone can find the right group of people with the same passions.
The university provides lots of services and support and luckily it’s not tricky nor hard to sort a problem if any arises.
View moreThe study life is good. teachers are nice and responsible. Especially there are lots of help for international students such as writing check and career guide. The buildings and libraries are also good.
View moreI was an exchange student in UoS and I really had a great time here. It’s one of the most international universities and I made a lot of friends from different countries. There are a lot of student societies and all kinds of activities every week to fulfil your off-class life. The student union, one of the best in UK, also does a very good job. I would highly recommend UoS.
View more1. The student union is excellent to help students to answer their questions and assist them to have their documents.
2. Teachers in my department are patient and experienced, which helps us to learn more.
3. Modules of my course are designed interestingly and reasonably, enabling me to get assess to different cultures and useful business knowledge.
4. Equipment in the campus is advanced and located in different buildings, convenient for students to use.
5. But the department or the school expand the enrollment, leading classes full of people. It might reduce the quality of learning in some extend.
The university offers the best lecturers and teaching services you can get. Professors are always there to help and improve your study. The library is open 24/7 which is useful for exams period and it is also a good place to find new friends and socialize easily. The environment is extremely multicultural and plenty of brilliant people then it is very stimulating. I would definitely recommend to take a Master at this university.
View moreThis university is full of fantastic opportunities, brilliant facilities and of course amazing Yorkshire people (and pie!).
The School of Law, in particular, offers a breadth of interesting modules and the opportunity to study abroad wherever your heart desires. Personally, I chose to study on the Gold Coast in Australia where I not only learnt about another jurisdiction but also enjoyed the Australian 5 month summer break which I spent travelling around Australia and South East Asia.
The modules are wide-ranging and allow students to explore which legal pathway suits them best, whilst receiving excellent support and guidance from the teaching team. It is thanks to the University of Sheffield Law School and the opportunities which it affords, that I am about to commence my training contract with a Local Authority and pursue my passion for Child Care Family Law.
This university is amazing and I can’t recommend it enough. From great accommodation facilities, namely Endcliffe village to word class facilities such as the Diamond – the university has it all. The university is centrally located near to west street. Also, the university has an incredible students union which hosts club nights such as pop tarts and boasts facilities such as a shop, Santander branch and numerous eateries. I loved my 3 years at the university and couldn’t recommend it enough.
View moreThe university of Sheffield is in the middle of England. Very near to Manchester and just 2.5 hours away from London by train. It is a very student friendly city. You can almost find everything for daily life at a very low price, and the accommodation here is perfect. Cheap studios are easy to be found.
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