Three universities in Asia offering business degrees that shape the changemakers of tomorrow

There has never been a more exciting time to be in business. We live in a world where the cross-border exchange of ideas, goods, technology, and capital is swiftly increasing. From Amazon to AliExpress, from TikTok to YouTube, digital platforms and e-commerce behemoths are reimagining and reengineering the buying and selling of goods and services around the world.

But with opportunity comes challenge. Competition is now global, and businesses that don’t think globally will fall behind. They need business graduates with a worldwide perspective to lead these companies to success. If you want to be the kind of talent the world’s top multinationals and rising startups as looking for, turn to Asia. These three universities are producing business graduates who are ready to shape the future.

The Liaoning Normal University – Missouri State University College of International Business connects two universities to provide an American education in China. Source: Liaoning Normal University – Missouri State University

Liaoning Normal University – Missouri State University

Liaoning Normal University – Missouri State University (LNU-MSU) connects two universities from different continents to provide a joint undergraduate business programme like no other. Established in 2000 , LNU-MSU’s College of International Business welcomes students from all over the world interested in getting an American education in China. Expat families who seek Western education in China can send their children to its Dalian campus too, since all courses are taught in English, with most of the faculty comprising native English speakers.

In your first two years, you’ll be based in LNU-MSU’s campus in Dalian, one of the most livable cities in all of China, with many Fortune 500 companies having a presence here. This is when you work towards earning an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in General Studies from Missouri State University. You can then continue studying for a Bachelor of Science in General Business. This can be done in Dalian or Springfield, the US city that’s home to MSU’s main campus.

It’s a pathway that gives you an education and experience from the universities of the world’s two biggest superpowers — and for a fraction of the cost of studying at a US university. Like past students have done, you’ll get to improve your English dramatically, build your confidence, learn how to achieve success in the real world, and more. The possibilities are seemingly endless.

Another advantage to this transfer is that students can change majors upon relocation. If General Business is not your thing, there are other degree options you can choose from, including Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics,  Finance, Information Technology,  Management, and Marketing, to name a few. Apply to Liaoning Normal University – Missouri State University College of International Business today.

Monash University’s School of Business has produced many alumni who have made indelible marks in their respective fields, such as Datuk Muhammad Umar Swift, CEO of Bursa Malaysia, Ng Wei Wei, CEO of UOB Malaysia, and more. Source: Monash University Malaysia

Monash University Malaysia

The School of Business’s long-standing reputation for excellence in research and teaching is evident through its position as a global top 100 university and the fact that it is accredited by the Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Here, you can be part of two undergraduate degree programmes in two completely different disciplines at the same time, such as the Double degree – Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Computer Science and Double degree – Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies.

This is a great way to gain an education suited to your tastes and talents, while multiplying your career prospects. That doesn’t mean you take twice as long to complete the programme — electives from one degree count towards the other so it’s highly possible for you to just take an extra year to to complete.

An education here can change the world as well. The School of Business is proud to be a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) — an initiative of the United Nations and business schools worldwide. In fact, curricula are regularly realigned to incorporate responsible management education.

At Monash Malaysia, many courses offer internships and work placements that give industry exposure to students to build upon their employability skills. Moreover, these experiential and hands-on opportunities help students to discover potential career paths and goals. Monash graduates also have the advantage of using the services of Employment and Career Development to maximise their career opportunities. Little wonder why 72.3% of its graduates manage to secure employment within six months of graduating.

The Utah Asia Campus is conveniently located in Songdo International Business District, which is known as Korea’s new smart city and is home to a number of international companies that provide students with opportunities for global interactions and more. Source: University of Utah Asia Campus

University of Utah Asia Campus

The University of Utah Asia Campus offers twinning programmes that allow students to gain valuable international exposure. You can study in both the Asia Campus in Incheon and the Salt Lake City Campus in the US. Both locations provide the same University of Utah experience. Choose from majors in Games, Communication, Psychology, Film and Media, Urban Ecology, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Accounting and Computer Engineering.

Your first year covers introductory major courses as well as courses to develop academic writing skills; and also math and science. In your second year, you focus on coursework for the major before heading to the Salt Lake City Campus for two semesters. In your final year, you will complete coursework while preparing for your next professional steps.

On top of that, their global internship programmes provide academic opportunities to apply different cultural contexts and insights to their field of study and future career prospects.

The Eccles programme is particularly helpful for students looking to gain exposure to international business practices at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. This programme, which lasts anywhere between one week and one semester, helps instil the crucial skill sets to become business-savvy. By gaining these key competencies, students enhance their chances of competing in a competitive, global job market.

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