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’ll be honest and say that WCU was not my first choice in school. I made other decisions and only transferred to West Chester after a couple of years of collegiate experience. But WCU certainly made up for a lost time, and the only regret I have about transferring is that I didn’t make the decision earlier! Everything about the school instantly let me know that this would be my final scholastic destination. The campus is beautiful and inviting, the student body is diverse and everyone always seems so happy! Speaking of the student body, to me, it is the exact perfect size. It’s not too big that I felt overwhelmed, but it’s not too small that I felt suffocated. It’s just right! My professors are all extremely knowledgeable and they really have been ready, willing, and able to go the extra mile whenever I had a question or was confused about an assignment. The class sizes were never too large that which took away from the professors’ ability to connect to the students on an individual level. Socially, WCU is placed right in the heart of an up-and-coming and always bustling town, with plenty of bars, restaurants, cafes, etc to provide ample entertainment outside of the classroom. All in all, I guess you could say West Chester University is still a bit of a “hidden gem”, but it’s clear that this beauty shouldn’t stay secret for long!
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