Studying Business at University

Taking a business degree at university – whether it is in management, marketing, operations management, finance, accounting, economics or another subject – is a fulfilling and rewarding experience. But how can you know, before you choose your subject, what it will be like? How is it possible to make an informed decision?

Look no further. Studying Business at University provides new and prospective undergraduates with a concise and easy-to-read insight into what life is like as a business student today. This student-friendly book, written in the style of an email dialogue between two students, informs and reassures the new business student who is seeking advice on how to get the most out of their degree experience and covers the whole degree from application to graduation – and beyond. Covering questions of employability, work placements, job interviews and emerging concerns such as the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research and essays, this book is an up-to-date window on the modern student experience.

Ideal for final-year college students who are choosing their degree subject as well as undergraduates and international students who are actively navigating their way through their business degree course, this book will also be a helpful reference for lecturers who want to give their students as much support as possible as they learn to balance the demands of academia with the pressures of the real world.

“Dr Giazitzoglu provides a useful and practical guide for aspiring and current students in business schools. From more concrete issues such as finding a job, he provides a genuine account on how to make the most of the student experience.”

—Thomas Roulet, Professor of Organisational Sociology and Leadership at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, UK.

“Studying Business at University: The Survival Guide is an essential read for any student embarking on the business school journey. Drawing from a decade of experience, this book offers practical, down-to-earth advice on navigating the business school environment – from the first-year challenges to final-year projects. Written in an accessible and engaging style, the book is filled with rich detail which provokes the reader to reflect deeply on how students navigate a high-pressure atmosphere. What makes this [book] distinctive is its humour and real-world relevance. Giazitzoglu offers not just academic survival tips but advice for a diverse readership to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.”

—Garth Stahl, Associate Professor, University of Queensland, Australia.

Andreas Giazitzoglu is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in the Sociology of Entrepreneurship and Organisations at Newcastle University Business School (UK).

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