Why Study Business Abroad?

Studying business abroad positions you for future success.

Everyone has different passions in life such as making videos, designing graphics/buildings, or playing sport for example. Whatever your passion is, there is most likely a business element to it.

Think about it…. Logical thinking, problem solving, leadership for example. Also, regardless of what industry you find yourself working in, it will need managers, accountants, marketers, analysts etc. All of these are covered in a business degree.

Companies from all over the world, of all sizes are continually searching for and looking to attract an international employee, one with a global perspective.

How can you benefit from studying business abroad?

Studying business abroad enables you to develop an international outlook.

During your business degree, you’ll develop a broad knowledge of business operations as well as gaining skills in your specific field, such as customer insights, marketing, finance, operations, strategy, business policy, communications and IT.

The majority of universities now have specialised business schools on their campuses, with over 300,000 students enrolling each year to study business.

Studying business abroad has many benefits such as developing the following transferable skills:

• Analytical ability
• Communication and presentation skills
• Goal setting
• Leadership skills
• Numeracy
• Problem solving
• Team work
• Time management
• Logical thinking
• Initiative
• Decision making

These skills are highly desirable to employers who are faced with the ever-changing challenge of opening and integrating multiple markets and an increasingly diverse workforce.

We have seen time and time again the one thing that puts people off studying business is accounting and budgeting. As we have seen over the last number of years the main reason why business’ fail to take off or collapse is poor financial management. By studying business abroad, you will cover the basics of accounting and finance, ensuring you are well equipped for whatever industry you wish to work in, so don’t let the thoughts of studying accounting and finance put you off achieving your business degree, your dream career awaits you.

Skills developed from studying business abroad can be easily adapted to just about any future career or job that you desire.

What type of jobs can you apply for with a business degree?

• Management
• Marketing
• Finance
• HR
• Accounting
• Operations
• Statistics
• Economics
• Law
• Supply Chain
• Business Analyst

So why not stand out from the crowd with the unique skills you will develop from studying business abroad.

Why not take our “Are you ready to study business abroad quiz” to see if you are ready to take the next step! 

Learn how DIFC can make your dream of studying business abroad come true!