NUI Galway Business Students Get Global Experience
NUI Galway are delighted to announce partnerships with a multitude of new universities worldwide on the new Bachelor of Commerce (Global Experience) programme at J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics.
NUI Galway partners with over 60 universities across the globe on their portfolio of business programmes, and are committed to providing students with a global education. Numbers on the Global Experience programme have increased significantly, and it is expected that 135 students will partake on a study abroad during the forthcoming academic year.
Examples of new partner universities include:
• Aichi Shukutoku University, Nagakute-Ccity, Japan
• Kobe University, Japan
• Pusan National University, Korea
• Nanjin University of AA, China
• Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada
• University of Manitoba, Canada
• Susquehanna University, Pennsylvania, USA
• University of Redlands, California, USA
• Karlstad University, Sweden
• University of Antwerp, Belgium
• University of Florence, Italy
Dr Ann Torres, Vice-Dean of Internationalisation at NUI Galway, said, “In order to flourish future business graduates will need to adapt to an ever more global work environment. Global business requires globally confident and culturally aware graduates. The Bachelor of Commerce (Global Experience) course responds to the needs of employers and will produce highly sought after graduates in all areas of business.”
Deloitte has also partnered with NUI Galway on this globally focused course, and will provide funding over five years to support students while studying abroad, Insight Days at Deloitte offices, Internships, and Career Mentoring Opportunities. Students will also be recognised as ‘Deloitte Global Scholars’
For more information on the programme visit: http://www.nuigalway.ie/courses/undergraduate-courses/commerce-global-experience.html
