Business – The Most Popular Subject for International Students in the UK
Business – The Most Popular Subjects for International Students in the UK
Business studies is the most popular subject area for international students studying in the UK. According to the Higher Education Statistical Agency, in 2017-18, 126,955 students chose to study business in the UK, way more than those choosing engineering and technology which came second on the list at 52,635.
High teaching quality – Triple Accredited business schools
UK universities are renowned for their high teaching quality and their business schools are no exception. There are 23 business schools in the UK receiving the prestigious status of being triple accredited by AACSB, EFMD and AMBA (only 100 business schools around the world share such status). Pursuing an MBA in the UK is surely a wise choice.
Cultural diversity
The high-quality education provided by UK universities attracted international students from all over the world. You would be learning alongside fellow students from many different cultures. The ability to work with people from all cultural background is vital in the age of globalization and may land you a job with multi-national corporations and the like.
Improved employability
Most Master’s degrees in business do not require a business background. As such you can study for a Master’s degree as long as you feel interested even your undergraduate degree is unrelated. The one-year master’s studies can broaden your horizon to see things from an international perspective and improve your employability at the same time. With the introduction of the new Graduate Route from 1 July 2021 where graduates may stay and work in the UK for 2 years after their graduation, you may be able to gain some solid work experience in the UK before you return to your own country or switching to Skilled Worker visa to stay for good.
Specialisations in business
If you are interested in studying business in the UK, you may then consider which specialisation to study. Broadly speaking, you can choose from, amongst others, Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Economics, Business & Management, Human Resources and Marketing. You should make the choice based on your interest, your academic background and work experience etc.
If you have difficulty choosing, worry not! Talk to one of our experienced education advisors at TopCourses and we will guide you through the whole application process from course selection until you have an offer in your hand!
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