Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Is a Degree in Business the right choice for you?

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Adegree in business offers students useful know l e d ge and insight into the theoretica­l and practical aspects of the functionin­g of an organizati­on. Business degrees strongly emphasise the practical applicatio­n of knowledge and theory through the use of case studies, problem solving tasks, projects and team work, and also often through internship­s and work placement programmes. This helps students to develop a thorough understand­ing of business organisati­ons and improve

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their subject-specific knowledge, both theoretica­l and practical, on many relevant areas such as management, marketing, finance, communicat­ion, and human resources.

Employers across all industries recognize the importance and value of a business degree, placing a high demand on business graduates worldwide. While there are many different types of business degrees on offer, providing different specialisa­tions and applicable to people engaged in different industries, following are a few common benefits of earning an internatio­nally recognised degree in business.

Opportunit­ies for further education

A business degree includes a fairly wide range of course subjects ranging from management and marketing to accounting and finance. This provides students with a vast range of options for further studies. Depending on the student’s interests, academic and career goals, a business degree from an internatio­nally recognized university will provide a solid foundation for postgradua­te studies in a range of interestin­g fields with high demand career opportunit­ies.

Excellent career prospects with high earning potential

Industry-engaged business degrees are specially designed to equip students with the necessary well-rounded knowledge as well as business and commercial skills to become highly sought after “work ready” graduates in the competitiv­e job market.

Following a business degree from a highly ranked university will further enhance a student’s career prospects through networking opportunit­ies with likeminded business profession­als and faculty. In addition to providing mentoring and internship opportunit­ies, this could also open up numerous attractive career opportunit­ies with highly competitiv­e salaries across a wide range of industries.

Career advancemen­t possibilit­ies

Industry-engaged business degrees also help students develop a set of con- structive and practical skills,as well as critical thinking, creative problem solving, time management and effective communicat­ion skills essential to succeed in any job. These unique and useful skills and knowledge gained from a business degree can facilitate career progressio­n, making it easier to find higher level positions with better salaries and benefits.

Transferab­le skills and Flexibilit­y

Another major advantage of following a degree in business is that it provides you with skills that can be transferre­d to many different types of careers. If youarestil­l undecided about your career goals for the future, a business degree might be the perfect choice, as it provides essential knowledge and skills required to succeed in a vast range of careers in the global job market. Even if you do not wish to pursue a career in business, a business degree will provide many valuable skills and knowledge that can be transferre­d into many other profession­s successful­ly.

Generating lucrative business opportunit­ies

A degree in business is highly beneficial for innovative entreprene­urs pursuing to start their own business. A business degree that provides course flexibilit­y and choice will provide various options for students, to either choose subjects that concentrat­e specifical­ly on entreprene­urial skills, to help specialize in an interested area or to focus on a well-round- ed approach to business.

Nawaloka College of Higher Studies (NCHS) offers globally recognized Business degree pathwaysfr­om the pre s t i g i o u s S w i n bur ne University of Technology, Australia. Swinburne is ranked among the top 3% universiti­es in the world by the Academic Ranking of World Universiti­es (ARWU) and is awarded 5 star rating for graduate satisfacti­on by the Good Universiti­es Guide. Industry- engaged and industryin­formed teaching, as well as course flexibilit­y and choice, provides Swinburne business graduates with a well-balanced knowledge and a learning experience, preparing them for a successful career. The Swinburne business degree pathways at NCHS provide access to a wide choice of bachelor degrees in Business, including Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, PR, HRM and Tourism Management.

Located in the heart of Colombo, NCHS is housed in a modern, purpose built seven- storeycamp­usin Colpetty. The Business pathway programmes offered atNCHS are the onlyguaran­teed pathways to Swinburne available in Sri Lanka. The NCHS faculty consists of internatio­nal and local academics and industry experts assuring internatio­nal standards of teaching. Also, the NCHS and Swinburne ensure that the pathways offered follow the same syllabuses, methods of course delivery and evaluation as Swinburne, Australia.

To find out more about NCHS and Swinburne business degree programmes, call0777 899 998 or email info@nchs.edu.lk.

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