Through the Students Speak series, we intend to present the study abroad journey of your peers who are on the same path as you. In this episode, we are in conversation with Kaif Khan, who is set to pursue Global Business Management from Georgian College, Canada. So, let’s explore his academic journey so far, motivation to select his course and university, research mechanism and more.

Kaif’s academic journey

Kaif completed his senior secondary education in Science discipline in the year 2018. However, he developed a deep interest in business management. Hence, he further pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree with interesting subjects such as Economics, Geography and Political Science. He completed this degree course in 2021.

What motivated him to choose this college?

Georgian College is one of the largest and most diversified Colleges in Canada. Kaif conducted in-depth research to get the right information about the college to arrive at the right decision. Georgian College houses 13,000+ students including ~4,500 international students from ~85 countries. What fascinated Kaif the most is that the average class size comprises ~26 students, allowing students to focus better, which enables a great learning experience. The college offers the highest graduate employment rate compared to the other colleges in Ontario. This has allowed ~86% of its students to find suitable employment opportunities within six months of graduation. Also, Georgian College is accredited by Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) which further assures the student fraternity about quality education.

Why did he choose this study program?

Kaif has enrolled for a Global Business Management course, a 2-year full-time postgraduate certificate program. The rationale behind choosing this coursework is that it will allow him to develop management skills, research skills, marketing skills, sales skills, as well as entrepreneurial skills. This study program will officially introduce Kaif to some interesting subjects such as Management Accounting and Finance, Managerial Economics, Global Market Entry Strategies and more.

The rigorous coursework is designed to impart the necessary skills and knowledge required to manage the business resources and international business activities. This coursework will open a plethora of opportunities that will offer an easy transition from academics to a professional career. According to Kaif, after completion of this course, students can apply for the jobs such as International Marketing Manager, International Product Manager, Finance Analyst, Business Development Manager, Research Analyst, Logistics Manager, International Supply Chain Manager, Human Resources Manager, Business Analytics Manager, International Brand Manager and more.

Learning module of the program

The study program will commence on 9 May 2022, and interestingly his college offers both online and hybrid learning programs. Due to the ongoing COVID situation, Kaif personally prefers online learning over the on-campus module. However, Kaif has to be physically present in Canada to attend the online program.

Research Mechanism

YouTube videos played a pivotal role in his research as he found enriching content about coursework, related work opportunities, and more. He said that YouTube videos helped him with his research to a great extent. The second source that he mentioned is Quora, a popular question and answer platform. It is a great website to find genuine content shared by peers. He also mentioned that he connected with one of Delhi’s most popular study abroad consultants. Overseas education consultants are professionals that can effectively guide you through several tasks such as the admission processes, identifying the right university/course, entrance exams, visa application process and more.

So, that’s all about Kaif’s academic journey, motivation to select his course, university, and research mechanism. In the next episode, we will explore his travel and accommodation arrangements, the visa application process, valuable tips, views on working part-time, and more. Meanwhile, if you have any queries, please connect with us. All the best!