BBA OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD
Business and Management courses are often done by Indian students who want to study abroad, particularly at the postgraduate level. Foreign study destinations like the U.S, the U.K, Australia, Canada and Singapore are known for their world class teaching in the field of Business and Management.
After completing a Business Management degree from a foreign university, one will ideally be able to work anywhere in the world, as long as the company provides one with a job and is willing to sponsor their visa. Countries like Singapore, Australia and Canada even allow students to stay on and look for jobs after completing their degree education from one of their universities.
Even returning to India and working here after completing the Business Management degree should not be a problem as long as the degree is recognized by the Indian Government.
MAJOR REASONS TO DO A BBA ABROAD
A BBA degree can be studied at some of the best universities of the world
A BBA degree is one of the most sought-after degrees, being offered by some of the finest universities in the world. Some of the international universities who teach BBA degrees in English include the Hult International Business School in London, the University of Economics in Prague, the University of Nicosia in Nicosia, IE University, in Segovia, Spain; and the Centria University of Applied Sciences, in Karleby, Finland. Other than these, Business Administration Bachelor’s degrees can be found in a lot of other countries. This is because a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration is one of those rare degrees that can be taught and studied the same way in any country, as firms can be found anywhere and corporations tend to open branches all over the world. It is recommended that the student check out countries that focus on administration and that want to evolve on the market before making a choice.
Business and Management Courses in Different Countries
- United States of America
Business and Management courses are offered both at the undergraduate and the postgraduate level in the U.S. The degrees at the undergraduate level are either B.A (Bachelor of Arts) or B.S. At the undergraduate level, students generally receive a BSBA which is Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Other common qualifications at the undergraduate level include B.B.A and B.S.B (Bachelor of Science in Business). Many universities offer a B.A or a B.S in Accountancy. According to the degree, the student will be able to follow it up with a Majors or Specializations in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Marketing, and Information Systems Management. The usual period of an undergraduate degree is four years. At the postgraduate level, students are generally able to pursue an M.B.A (Masters of Business Administration), MA or an MS in a Business/Management related field. The typical duration of such postgraduate degrees is 2 years.
Admissions are based on several factors, including past academic record, personal essays, recommendation letters, extracurricular activities etc. For postgraduate and occasionally for undergraduate degree courses, previous work experience, resume and portfolio are also taken into consideration. Interviews might be conducted as a part of the admission process. Moreover, students might be asked to sit for some tests like the SAT and ACT at the undergraduate level and the GMAT and GRE at the postgraduate level. They might also be asked to appear for certain English proficiency tests like the TOEFL/IELTS.
United Kingdom
Business and Management degrees are available at both, the undergraduate and the postgraduate level in the U.K. At the undergraduate level, students receive a B.A or a B.Sc. in fields like Business, Business Studies, Management, Marketing, Economics, Banking, Finance etc. The typical duration of all such undergraduate degrees is 3 years while Scottish universities provide 4 year degrees. A 3 year B.B.A or Bachelor of Business Administration degree is also offered by some U.K universities. Students receive an M.B.A or a M.A/M.Sc. in a field related to Business and Management at the postgraduate level. The typical duration of postgraduate courses in the U.K is 1 year.
Admissions are generally based on past academic record. Nevertheless, some universities might also require recommendation letters, personal essays and extracurricular activities. At the postgraduate level and sometimes even at the undergraduate level resume, portfolio and past work experience are also given importance. Interviews might be conducted as a part of the admission process. Different universities might have different academic requirements. For example, to pursue an M.B.A at the University of Cambridge as an Indian student, it is necessary to have completed a Masters degree.
Certain universities might ask for certain tests like the SAT/ACT at the undergraduate level and the GMAT/GRE at the postgraduate level. Students might also have to appear and qualify in English proficiency tests like the TOEFL/IELTS.
Canada
In Canada, courses of Business and Management are offered at the undergraduate and the postgraduate level. At the undergraduate level, students get a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Students can pursue a degree in a number of fields after a B.Comm. degree including Real Estate, Finance Entrepreneurship, , Accounting, Business, Marketing, Management Science etc.
Other common undergraduate qualifications in Canada include B.B.A, HBA or HBS which is Honors Bachelors in Arts/Science and AFM which stands for Accounting and Finance Management. The duration of most undergraduate programs in Canada is 4 years. At the postgraduate level in Canada, you will normally obtain an M.B.A or an M.F or Masters of Finance degree. The duration of most postgraduate programs in Canada is 2 years.
Admissions are based on numerous factors, which include academic history, personal essays, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities and social work. Also taken into account at the postgraduate level and sometimes at the undergraduate level are past work experience, resume and portfolio. Interviews might be conducted as a part of the admission process. Eligibility for a lot of courses will depend on whether or not the student has studied the required ‘Pre – Requisite’ subjects during school.
Additionally, they might be asked to appear for certain tests like the SAT/ACT at the undergraduate level and the GMAT/GRE at the postgraduate level. Students might also be asked to appear for certain English proficiency tests like the TOEFL/IELTS.
Australia
Offered both at the undergraduate and the postgraduate level in Australia are Business and Management courses. Students get a B.Comm. or Bachelor of Commerce degree with specializations in various fields at the undergraduate level . B.B.A, B.Bus. or Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Finance are other common undergraduate qualifications. An undergraduate degree in Australia can be completed in 3 years. At the postgraduate level, an M.B.A or a Masters in fields like Accounting, Finance, Business, Marketing, and Management etc is received by the students. The typical duration of postgraduate courses in Australia is 2 years, although many courses finish within 1 or 1½ years.
Admissions are generally based on past academic record. On the other hand, certain universities will ask the student to provide them with personal essays, recommendation letters, extracurricular activities etc. At the postgraduate level and every now and then at the undergraduate level taken into account is past work experience, resume and portfolio. Interviews might be conducted as a part of the admission process. Students might also have to appear and qualify in English proficiency tests like the TOEFL/IELTS. The eligibility for a lot of courses will depend on whether or not the student has studied the required ‘Pre – Requisite’ subjects during school.
Singapore
Business and Management courses are offered both at the undergraduate and the postgraduate level in Singapore. There are a range of qualifications that students can receive at the undergraduate level. These include B.Sc. in Real Estate or Project Management, B.B.A (general), B.B.A in Accounting, B.Bus. or Bachelor of Business in Banking, Finance, Marketing, IT, BBM or Bachelor of Business Management and Bachelor of Accountancy etc. The usual duration of undergraduate courses in Singapore is 3 years but those courses which award an ‘Honors’ degree normally take 4 years to finish.
At the postgraduate level, students will generally receive an M.B.A or a M.Sc. in subjects like Management, Finance or Marketing etc. They can also receive an M.P.A (Master of Professional Accounting). The typical duration of postgraduate courses in Singapore is 1 – 1½ years.
Admissions are generally based on past academic record. Nonetheless, certain universities might also want personal essays, letters of recommendation and extracurricular activities to judge the suitability of the candidate. At the undergraduate level and also at the postgraduate level, past work experience, resume and portfolio are used to determine whether the student gets selected or not. Interviews might be conducted as a part of the admission process. Students might also have to appear and qualify in English proficiency tests like the TOEFL or IELTS. Some universities might also require students to appear and qualify in exams like the SAT/ACT at the undergraduate level or the GMAT/GRE at the postgraduate level.
As such, we can see that there is a lot of scope for students if they choose to do their BBA degree from a university in a country other than India. BBA is such a degree that has a very wide scope and they after completing it, students can choose to do a variety of other degrees in higher education and even join the workforce. Hence, if the student has the required resources, then he should definitely think about pursing a BBA degree abroad.
