Prepare for your career through business studies in Australia
Business skills are applicable in a wide range of sectors and can open up employment opportunities in just about every industry, from marketing to stockbroking, sport development to insurance, and management to advertising.
For employers, it is incredibly important to hire people who have the right experience and knowledge supported by highly- regarded and relevant qualifications. For recent graduates, professional work experience plays a key role in developing their employability, and students who take on work placements and internship experiences are sought-after by employers.
A large emphasis is placed on work place experiences as part of the business degrees at Deakin University, Australia, and many Deakin business courses offer work placements in organisations both in Australia and around the world.
Deakin is also ranked in the world’s top 1% for Accounting and Finance as well as Business and Management studies, meaning our business degrees are respected by employers around the world. With a strong global reputation, Deakin is ranked as one of the top 50 young universi- ties in the world and is one of the top 2% of all universities worldwide.
‘Deakin offers a wide range of business degrees, so students can choose a study area that suits their interests and career aspirations,’ said Professor Alex Newman, Associate Dean International, Deakin Business School. ‘Our business degrees are developed in consultation with industry, preparing graduates for the careers of the future. Whether students want to study accounting, business analytics, commerce, economics, marketing, finance or sport management, Deakin has the expertise to help anyone start on their chosen career path.’
Deakin’s business programs are delivered by the Deakin Business School, which is a c c re d i t e d by AACSB International, the world’s longest- serving global accrediting body for business schools. Deakin Business School is one of only three business schools in the Australian State of Victoria with this highlyregarded accreditation, making it a highly-respected school among industry professionals. D e a k i n’s Bach e l o r of Commerce is particularly well regarded, being the only commerce bachelor’s degree in Australia that is internationally recognised and EPAS accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
Educating the next generation for the jobs and skills of the future is a high priority for Deakin. The University focuses on providing a practical approach to learning, and places emphasis on real-world experience and professional practice.
The students speak for themselves:
‘Essentially, I feel that Deakin University provided me a fantastic experience and taught me a very important lesson in life,’ said Steffan Irugalbandara, a Bachelor of Management graduate. ‘I learnt that whatever goal you aim for – be it impossible, be it extraordinary – if you work hard, nothing is impossible!’
Deakin is the popular Australian study destination for Sri Lankan students, with more than 250 Sri Lankan students enrolling at Deakin every year. Business is an especially popular study area among Sri Lankan students at Deakin, providing them with a sense of community as they embark on their university journey and beyond.
For further information about business degrees offered at Deakin, visit deakin.edu.au/srilanka or contact us at +94 11 432 1432 or email srilanka@deakin.edu.au.