A global arena
AS information technology continues to bring the world closer, many businesses are expanding their horizons by establishing offices and creating opportunities abroad.
Hence, there is a need to fill that gap with employment opportunities for individuals who are skilled in international business.
International business workers need charisma, creativity, image awareness and problem-solving skills.
This is because they are the public faces of their companies, be it to prospective clients in a new country or managing staff at a new branch office.
Tertiary education institutions are putting much emphasis on international business courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Various pre-university programmes qualify students to enrol in an international business degree in university.
Matriculation and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) students who intend to enrol in a public institution should focus on business studies, economics, history and language.
Students who decide to pursue their undergraduate studies at a private institution can consider various preuniversity programmes such as A-Levels, Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT), Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and foundation studies. STPM graduates can also enrol in a private institution as STPM is widely recognised.
An international business degree allows students to learn a variety of skills and knowledge to apply in the real world.
Most programmes cover aspects of business management, laws and policies that govern local and foreign trades, investment, logistics, sales, finance, marketing and ethics. Others specialise in areas such as marketing, policymaking and management.
There are many opportunities for prospective students to study international business locally through public or private higher institutions. They can also opt to pursue their dreams at branch campuses.