My Enthusiasm for Management Sudies - 1339 Words

My enthusiasm for Management studies is fairly self-explanatory: people, throughout life, will either manage or be managed. In both situations management skills are essential. The study, at high school level, of modules such as business economics, organizational behaviour and marketing has helped me to develop a stronger grasp of management fundamentals. In the US, during a six-month International Exchange Programme at the Sun Prairie High School in Wisconsin, I took a Business course, which sparked an interest in the field. Overall, I acquired knowledge related to organizational roles and responsibilities of businesses in society, including the services offered by banks and other financial institutions. In a team, I analysed business†¦show more content†¦This valuable experience abroad will undoubtedly give me a broader perspective of the business world. I feel that I would like to continue to study outside my home country – specifically the UK – which is now poised for economic recovery. Indeed, studying in the UK, the pioneer in business related theories, would plunge me into a stimulating and challenging environment. The UK represents the ideal place for a Management student, to develop a further capability (not only theoretical, but also practical) of negotiating with different countries and cultures. Learning new ways of approaching issues would be extremely beneficial to me. More precisely, learning skills specific to the UK, such as British Business Law or the features of the domestic financial system, would come as a very valuable addition to my education. The UK university system is very different from the Italian system and is far more interactive. One of the key features that also really impresses me is the career guidance service offered by UK institutions along with careers events, career planning and job search support, which allow students to transition more easily from education to employment. I would also relish the opportunity of building my academic portfolio by mixing the participation in lectures and tutorials with essay writing and research. Finally, I would welcome the opportunity of getting involved