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Employers are looking for the key skills including communication, analytical and research abilities, good interpersonal skills and increasingly an awareness of sustainability practices for businesses and research.


So whether you want to work in management consultancy, local government, charity or for any other business, skills from a business management course will place you in a good position to get a job and build a career.


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EMPLOYABILITY Article by, The British Council


Why do it? More and more UK students are choosing to study abroad for part or all of their degree. It can be really rewarding - you’ll broaden your horizons, build an international network of friends, boost your employability and get a great education.


LEAVE THE UK, STUDY IN EUROPE By Owen Burek from Save the Student


You may even find courses and degrees that are cheaper than similar ones at home - yet you’ll still find outstanding teaching and world-class facilities. So it’s no surprise that thousands of UK students are choosing an international education.


- Did you know that for European citizens, the average tuition fees in Continental Europe are lower than £1,000 per year?


- Doing an undergraduate course taught completely in English in Continental Europe was possible?


Whether you want to study in another language, teach English as a language assistant, or you prefer to enrol on a programme that’s taught in English, it’s going to be an invaluable experience. Employers in the UK and around the world agree that they see people as more employable if they have overseas experience.


- You would save at least £20,000 just in tuition by studying in Continental Europe?


- The knowledge of foreign languages and the skills developed through international experience are extremely valuable both personally and professionally – and could clearly make you stand out of the crowd in competitive graduate employment market?


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Dr Fragkiskos Filippaios provides comment about the current recession. Dr Filippaios is an expert in international business and contributes to Kent Business School’s undergraduate, postgraduate and executive teaching.


“The United Kingdom is currently experiencing one of the worst recessions in its economic history. The current recession has a lot of differences with what has been experienced in the past; inflation is at a relatively low level and Foreign Direct Investment still flows in the economy. On the other hand, it appears that both instruments (fiscal and monetary policy) that could lead the economy back to growth are currently ineffective. With a fiscal policy that has a focus on austerity, with significant reduction in public spending, a monetary policy with interest rates at a historical low and quantitative easing ineffective, mean that there is no obvious way out of the current situation.


This new economic reality calls for new economic approaches. Confidence, or lack of it to be precise, is the key word. The current crisis, above all, is a crisis of expectations. Uncertainty for the future means that businesses and consumers are waiting before making any major decisions. Businesses prefer to sit on their cash and not invest and consumers are unsure about their economic future and thus postpone consumption for a later date. Lack of confidence about the future economic prospects is one of the key factors that keep the economy from growing at the moment.


Is there a way out? The answer is positive but not simple. It requires a significant coordination of efforts and a more focused and targeted economic policy. Horizontal cuts and general austerity will not create the necessary economic environment and will not restore confidence. The current situation requires a strategic perspective on things with targeted spending on education, infrastructure and new technologies and an approach that is not influenced by electoral cycles. It also requires a social consensus that hard measures are required for the future to be brighter.”


What would your expert comment be? Come and join the debate: www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/school/expert-comment.html


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And if you do spend your time working or studying in another language, you’ll be adding a great asset to your CV. Being fluent in another language can give you an edge in the competitive global job market - employers know that as well as the educational benefits, you’ll have experienced significant personal growth and development.


Employability


Employers know that people who have worked or studied abroad gain valuable life skills - and of course, recognised qualifications and experience. So working or studying abroad can help boost your employability and increase your career prospects.


undergraduate courses taught completely English in a cosmopolitan and multicultural environment.


Overwhelmingly Positive Experience From Former


A US survey by Global HR News revealed that 8/10 HR executives are keen to employ students for global roles if they have studied overseas. The executives named a high level of cultural awareness as the most important factor when hiring students who had studied abroad.


Whether having done a complete degree abroad or an exchange program with a partner university, the vast majority of


with a partner university the vast majority of


International Students Whether having done a


‘International Student Mobility Literature Review’ was commissioned by the British Council and the Higher Education Funding Council of England (HEFCE) and reports that study abroad can significantly boost your chances of success in later life and bring benefits to the UK’s knowledge economy.


students having lived an international university experience will say it was one of the most intense and rewarding periods of their life!


They will emphasize


So what do employers look for? You’ll want to highlight your achievements and any transferable skills that you gained during your time abroad. For example, you mayoad. For example, you may come back to the UK fluent in another language - always a good addition to your CV - and you may be able to integrate and onments. Many


skills that can make you stand out fr owd as a potential employee, and the


You may also find that your time abroad gives you an insight into overseas markets and trends. Living in another country you’ll be able to tune in to the local business culture, and maybe gain business, analytical and technical skills. And added to that, you can extend your cultural understanding of your destination country. Employers know that UK students who have spent time studying or working overseas are likely to be highly motivated and flexible.


It’s good to know that qualifications from most overseas institutions are globally recognised and accepted. So whether you choose to study for all or part of your degree abroad, your degree, course or work program can be credited accordingly.


on the uncountable benefits of living and studying abroad. Whether meeting new people, discovering a new culture,


on the uncountable benefits of living oad. Whether meeting


- Studying abroad is fun, rewarding and is often considered by former international students as one of the best periods of their life?


The answer to all those questions is probably “no”, so let’s start from the beginning with a simple question:


Why Should I Even Consider Studying Abroad? Financial Arguments British Universities are by far the most expensive in Europe. As a European citizen, you can study (in English) in another European country and save at least £20,000 just in tuition fees.


After Scandinavia, the UK has the most expensive living costs in Europe. In most cases, you will therefore also save approximately £100/month on living costs.


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Saving all this money will also make a postgraduate course a lot more affordable!


There is in Europe an already large and constantly increasing number of


CV - and you may be able to integrate and work within different environments. Many student advice portals, such as Third Year Abroad, emphasise the benefits of adding skills that can make you stand out from the crowd as a potential employee, and the experience of study or work abroad certainly adds value to your CV.


new people, discovering a new cultur developing language skills, getting a new perspective on life; the benefits of such an experience outnumber the few moments of homesickness or doubts.


They will also very often mention that studying and living abroad will contribute to personal development, academic benefits and enhanced career opportunities.


Benefits of Outward Student Mobility are Recognized by Major UK Institutions


Just to name a few, The House of Lords, the Higher Education Funding Council for Education (HEFCE), the National Union of Students (NUS), the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) have all acknowledged the important (yet undervalued) nature of UK outward student mobility.


Which country?


FINDING A UNIVERSITY - FIRST STEPS


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Kent Business School provides students with a first-rate academic experience that gives you the opportunity to learn from some of the most influential and innovative academics, encouraging you to think from a global business perspective and inspiring you to develop the skills that employers value.


All of which makes the opportunity to find out more, too important to miss.


For overall student satisfaction, we were placed 4th in the UK by the 2012 Complete University Guide, 5th in the UK for Finance in the 2012 National Student Survey (NSS), 7th in the UK for Management Studies in the 2012 NSS, 11th the UK for Finance & Accounting in the 2012 NSS and 13th in the UK for Business Studies in the 2012 Guardian University Guide.


Canterbury was rated one of the safest University Cities in England in the 2012 Complete University Guide.


To find out more email admissionsug@kent.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1227 827272


Make your connection now at www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/ug


f you’ve decided you want to study abroad but haven’t really got further than that, read our guide to making those all-important first steps.


You’re an individual There is no one size that fits all when it comes to university, so it’s important you consider your own priorities, interests and abilities first.


- What are your reasons for studying abroad?


- What are your priorities in a university? - What languages are you comfortable in and what are your longer-term study or professional objectives?


Are there any academic or cultural considerations more important to you? Have you got strong extra-curricular interests? What kind of lifestyle do you want?


And of course, how are you going to finance your studies? Do you need to search for a more affordable study destination, or find a university which offers financial assistance?


Research


Armed with a vision of what you are aiming for, you need to set about researching countries, universities and courses on offer.


Fundamental to studying abroad must be the desire to spend time in another country. If you can shortlist or identify your country, then you have a starting point for identifying possible universities to apply to.


Once you have selected a list of countries, you can identify some of the national organizations, such as UCAS in the UK, who can point you in the right direction for providers of scholarships and further


Face-to-face When searching worldwide for a university that is right for you, there is no substitute for coming face-to-face with people from that university. Clearly it will often not be feasible to actually visit the university before applying. However, each university has an alumni association, often with an international network, so try to identify alumni who may be willing and able to meet you closer to home and give you that all-important feel of what it’s like to actually study at their university.


The QS World University Tour and World Grad School Tour also provide opportunities to meet a broad selection of university representatives from around the world, in a location close to you.


Open mind Finally, essential to finding the university and course which are right for you is to keep an open mind. Identify your priorities, research your options and talk to people - but always stay open to new suggestions, just in case there’s something you missed. You are about to embark on one of the most exciting and important experiences of your life. Let the search begin!


There’s no single list of all the thousands of universities in the world, but there are a few places you can start - including international and regional rankings. If you know what subject you want to study, the QS World University Rankings by Subject may also be useful.


information to refine your search.


www.topuniversities.com/student-info/ studying-abroad/finding-university- abroad-first-steps


Find more fantastic articles about study abroad at: www.topuniversities.com


And depending on where you choose to go, you may even find that your course fees are lower than you’d pay in the UK. (Of course, in some countries the opposite is true - course fees are higher.)


A lot is done to attract high fee paying overseas students to UK universities. But what are UK private or public institutions currently doing to promote higher education outward mobility and the benefits of international experience and foreign languages to local students?


Those three points briefly answer the question: “Why study abroad”. But a lot more can be said.


So whatever and wherever you choose to study or work, one thing is clear. Your time abroad will be a life-enhancing experience that will improve your long-term career prospects and employability.


There are many more great reasons to study abroad. Find out more at: www.britishcouncil.org/higher- education/uk-students-abroad/why-do-it


EUROPEDUCATION helps students explore undergraduate university courses taught in English across Europe. Save at least £20,000 in tuition fee debts, gain international experience, improve your foreign language skills and enhance your career opportunities!


Find amazing student offers, saving money tips and great advice at: www.


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