A business degree can significantly increase your chances of achieving professional success. The proof is in the numbers – according to Coursera, undergraduate business degree holders tend to earn more money than bachelor’s degree holders across all other fields of study.
And the benefits of a business degree reach beyond professional life, building competencies that fuel not just career growth but also personal success — skills like interpersonal communication, problem-solving, time management, strategic thinking, creativity, ethics, and emotional intelligence.
The combination of business knowledge, professional acumen and personal growth come together at Hult International Business School. Established in 2003, this triple-accredited institution offers an unparalleled business education that can prepare you for the real world. Here are five compelling reasons why it is the perfect place to lay a solid foundation.
1. Hult knows global
Imagine discussing business strategies and sharing perspectives with classmates from more than 100 different countries. With 95% of students studying abroad, learning at Hult is like travelling the world. This eclectic environment is bolstered by the school’s global footprint, which includes four main campuses in some of the world’s most prominent business cities: Boston, London, San Francisco, and Dubai. You also have the opportunity to study at different campus throughout your experience at Hult.
With a Hult degree, you’ll get a top-notch education that is respected worldwide. Hult is recognised by the three most prestigious accrediting bodies in business education: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and The European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
2. An innovative, award-winning BBA programme
Recently honoured with the MERIT Award for Innovation in Higher Education, Hult’s BBA programme is known for its groundbreaking approach to business education. The award celebrates Hult’s bold shift from traditional knowledge-only learning to one that adds to the curriculum the development of important skills and mindsets to help learners succeed. At Hult, you won’t be bogged down by rote memorisation for exams; instead, you’ll learn through challenges that allow you to experience problem-solving first-hand and are assessed on the mindsets and skills that make an exceptional businessperson.
From day one, you’ll be building a digital portfolio that captures every step of your Hult journey — showcasing achievements, projects, and skills sure to impress future employers. Why list qualifications on a CV when you could present a portfolio filled with project management plans, a TEDx talk, or a digital marketing campaign you’ve executed as part of a Hult real-world business challenge?
Anything is possible with the right support. As a Hult BBA student, you’ll also be assigned a personal career coach who will schedule several one-on-one sessions throughout each semester to make sure your progress is aligned with your career goals.
3. A community of “do-ers”
The Hult BBA’s core modules see students create startups with new products or services that fill a market gap, build positive outcomes through social enterprise initiatives, learn to navigate and leverage technological advancements, explore the global political climate and its impact on international trade, harness the power of media to unite diverse communities and grasp the nuances of global environments and their local impacts. Studies culminate with a capstone project — a live business challenge that ties together and illustrates your learning experiences. Such curricula are what makes Hult the business school for those made to do, and it’s an approach that works.
When you graduate, you’ll join an expansive network of over 31,000 Hult alumni spread across more than 170 countries. Their achievements speak volumes: 95% are employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation, 69% work abroad, 6% join their family businesses, and 9% launch their own startups.
4. Diversity in the classroom (and for life)
At Hult, the largest single nationality only represents 9.5% of the student body. “Never in a million years did I think I’d be in this multi-cultured dimension,” shares graduate Viviana Wu Liu. “I have definitely grown to know what I want for myself.”
It’s easy to make such realisations in a genuinely diverse community that embraces varying perspectives and traditions. In fact, an annual highlight for students is the Festival of Culture, celebrated across all Hult campuses on International Culture Day. The event encourages students to showcase and celebrate their home cultures.
And the benefits of Hult’s diverse environment continue long after graduation. Its global alumni network of over 31,000 graduates is easily accessible through Hult Connect — a professional networking platform designed to provide lifelong learning opportunities and connections to fellow alumni and business prospects worldwide.
5. Hult clubs and student activity
Another way for students to connect is through Hult’s student-led clubs and societies. From the creative to the professional, there’s something here for everyone. Practice promoting products and services in the Marketing Club, hone your debate skills in Model UN, or explore investment strategies with the Finance & Investment Club.
Other unique clubs include the Hult Society of Banking, Hult International Law Society, Environment Club, and Humans of Hult Club. For those with artistic inclinations, the Dance Club, Film Production Club, and Bollywood Club are perfect outlets. Sports enthusiasts can join the Men’s Football Club or the Ski & Snowboard Club.
Hult also hosts various technology-related clubs and societies focused on leadership and management, reflecting the school’s commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends. The AI Society, for instance, focuses on the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, while the Women in Business Club supports and empowers future female leaders.
“If you’re only going to Hult to go to class, it’s a disservice,” says student Chidimma Nwankwo. “If you meet students in a different setting, it gives you the holistic Hult experience.”
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