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.
The delivery has been great especially because it is highly interactive with verse experience and background contributions from the students. The mix is also encouraging and gives more insights into the culture and trading/business climate of different countries. The assignments and read ups are exciting approaches to engaging students and enriching their knowledge. Much cannot be said about the evaluation process yet because I am yet to fully understand how it works and what is obtainable. Overall, I would rate my experience as above average because of the reasons mentioned above but I equally know there is room for improvement as it relates to other aspects like infrastructure and teaching style of some of the module facilitators.
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