How do you future-proof your business degree Hult Blog

How Do You Future-Proof Your Business Degree? As an undergraduate degree, business is a great choice. Studying business grounds you in concepts you’ll need throughout your career, and it shows employers that you are ready to hit the ground running as soon as you graduate—improving your employability and giving you an edge on other new job-seekers. But that doesn’t mean all business degrees are created equal. Many business programs take a traditional approach, focusing on theory rather than practical skills. While theory will always have its place, business today is fast-paced, increasingly international, and constantly changing, meaning that students need to be more hands-on than ever if they are going to succeed. Learning theory alone simply isn’t enough anymore. So how do you find a degree that will teach you the skills you need? As a school that regularly evolves our undergraduate curriculum to include the latest in business thinking, Hult understands what puts a business degree on the cutting edge. Here are four of the key elements we believe truly help to future-proof an education. A global outlook This is one of the key principles we teach at Hult, and while it might not be central in all business degrees, it should still feature high on your list if you are looking to future-proof your degree. In order to be successful in modern business you’ll need to understand how to work with different nationalities to bring a project together. Practical knowledge, language skills, and cross-cultural collaboration will only increase in importance now that international business has become an everyday reality, so your degree should help prepare you. Look for programs with a high number of international students (at Hult we have 128 different nationalities in our program), or check for courses that focus on specific business markets, allow you to study other languages, or even study abroad. Practical experience Experience equals employability when it comes to getting your first job out of college, so look for opportunities to gain hands-on business experience during your studies. Whether it’s refining your teamwork skills, jumping into real-world projects, or working with companies through internships, you will become a more valuable hire with every practical step you take—so don’t neglect these opportunities. Real experience changes the way you view the working world, and hiring managers know this, so make sure you can get that experience at your future school. You should also look for a school with close ties to industry. Not only will your classes contain more relevant and up-to-date examples, but you’ll be more likely to make connections with valuable business contacts. Soft skills Research conducted by Hult revealed that executives feel most new graduates enter the workforce without the critical skills needed to succeed in business. You may be great at writing a thesis, but if you can’t persuade anyone of your point of view in conversation, you are going to struggle post-college. Look for courses that incorporate and test these skills, or even projects that can be delivered in formats like video or presentations rather than just on paper. An entrepreneurial approach As mentioned, theory will always be important, but new business models and different approaches are developing all the time in today’s international marketplace. Thirty years ago ‘social entrepreneurship’ barely existed, and neither did digital marketing, but now they are huge fields with significant influence. New technologies are transforming industries every day, and nobody knows for sure what’s next—so the leaders of tomorrow need to be in tune with emerging trends as well as tried and tested methodologies. Look for degree programs combining theory with exposure to entrepreneurial opportunities, and you’ll soon learn to adapt your knowledge and skills to fit almost any situation—an invaluable ability for any aspiring businessperson. Remember, schools are most successful in educating tomorrow’s business leaders when they build both the knowledge and the skills you’ll need into your curriculum. Business never stands still—and neither should your college education. Find a school that embraces this, and you will be well on your way to a brighter future. If you would like to find out more about our business programs,  download a brochure here. Kickstart your career with Hults undergraduate business school. To find out more, take a look at our blog Going beyond business: Introducing our undergraduate curriculum. Download a brochure or get in touch today to find out how Hult can help you to learn about the business world, the future, and yourself. Hult Rotation offers you a chance to study in a truly global way. Our rotation program allows you to study and be immersed in some of the finest cities in the world. 📠¸: @jasminmanzano . Hult Rotation offers you a chance to study in a truly global way. Our rotation program allows you to study and be immersed in some of the finest cities in the world. 📠¸: @jasminmanzano . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021 Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021"> During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . Happy New Year, Hultians! . Happy New Year, Hultians! .

How to write an essay †short manual for students

How to Write an Essay Learning how to write a good essay can seem difficult, but it does not have to be. Its important to remember that your paper will have the same basic structure no matter what kind of essay you are writing expository, narrative, descriptive or argumentative. Follow these simple steps, practice, and you will get a perfect essay in no time! And if you have run out of time or want to find out how a perfect paper should look like, order one at WriteMyPapers.org now! Quick Steps: Decide on your topic. Prepare an outline or diagram of your ideas. Write your thesis statement. Write the body. Write the main points. Write the subpoints. Develop the subpoints. Write the conclusion. Write the introduction. Add the finishing touches. Choose a Topic If the topic of your essay has been assigned, all you need to do is to read the assignment carefully and proceed to the next step. If you are free to choose your topic, here is what you can do: Think about your purpose. Do you want to write an analysis? Are you required to tell a story, describe something or argue for a point? Choose one and proceed further. Brainstorm. Write the first thoughts that come to your mind. Think about subjects that you are passionate about or simply look around. Write as many thoughts as you can without evaluating them just yet. Pick a topic. Evaluate each topic, think about the number of ideas you have about it. How do you feel about writing on that particular subject? Narrow the topic down if is too general. Match the topic with your purpose. Now that you know what you want to write about, think about the form you would like to choose for your paper – whether you want to investigate an idea, tell a story, describe something or argue for something in particular. Organize Your Ideas Organize your ideas on a piece of paper or in a computer program if you prefer. A brain map is one of the most effective ways of doing that. 1. Draw a circle or a horizontal line or any other shape in the center of the page. 2. Write your topic inside the circle or in the shape. 3. From the center, draw several lines in different directions. 4. Along each line, write the main ideas that you have about your topic, or the main points that you want to make. Write your best arguments or the steps that should be followed. Remember about Beginning, Middle, and End. 5. From each of your main ideas, draw three or four lines out into the page. 6. Along each of these lines write the information and facts that support your main idea. This is your basic structure. Heres a mind map of how to draw a mind map: Write a Thesis Statement The thesis informs the reader what your essay will be about, and what point you will be making. Look at your brain map and think about the point you want to get across. Your thesis statement will usually have two parts. The first part (1) states the topic, while the second part (2) is about the essays point. For example, Writing a good essay (1) takes time and patience (2). Write the Body Paragraphs Describe the topic in the body of your essay. You expand each main idea into a paragraph. Each main idea that you wrote down in your brain map will become one of the body paragraphs: 1. Write down one of your main ideas. 2. Next, write down supporting points for that idea. 3. Expand the supporting points by further describing, explaining or discussing. The Introduction and Conclusion There are just two more things you need for your essay: the conclusion and the introduction. These paragraphs serve as an entry point to your essay and a point of exit from your paper. Introduction Write the introduction in such a way so that it attracts the readers attention and gives him an idea of what you are going to write in your essay. 1. Its a good idea to start with an attention grabber, which can be: A piece of startling information. It could be an interesting fact that illustrates your point or casts a new light on an old perspective. Anecdote. It is a story that describes your point. An anecdote is an effective opener if it is short. Remember that it must also be relevant to your topic. Summary. Explain your topic from a general point of view and lead the reader to your thesis. 2. Lead the reader from your opening to the thesis statement. 3. End the introduction with your thesis. Conclusion The conclusion should sum up your main points or provide a final look on what you have to say. The conclusion consists of several strong sentences (usually 3 or 4). You can review your main points (and be careful at the same time not to formulate them the same way) or describe what you feel about the subject matter. Add the Finishing Touches Play with the order of your paragraphs. Have a look at your text. Start with the strongest paragraph, put the weakest in the middle, and end your text with the second strongest paragraph in the middle. Whatever order you choose, its important that the order of your paragraphs makes sense. Review the assignment instructions. Follow all the instructions you have been given: Include the information that is missing (for example, name, date, etc.) Are your lines double-spaced? Check your paper Revise your paper and improve weak points. Take time to reread the paper. You can also leave your essay for some time and come back later to see if it is still logical. Add some words and phrases to connect the sentences if they do not flow smoothly. Use the so-called transition words, such as therefore or however,. Additionally, you can refer to a thought in the previous sentence, especially when moving from one paragraph to another. Use the spell checker to find any misprints. Once your work is revised and the formatting is perfected, your essay is ready. Congratulations! Remember! If you are having difficulty with your paper, have no time for it or your are not sure how it should look like, order your essay at WriteMyPapers.org! You can download manual  «How to write an essay » here.