American Business Graduates reach top positions
CEO, Director, Senior manager, Entrepreneur, Top scholar… these are just few of many top positions held by the Northwood University graduates in Sri Lanka . Northwood University is the only American Business Degree programme in Sri Lanka. Today the business graduates of Northwood University have become the most favorite choice among top employers. This is due to their practical approach to business education, which is backed by local and regional corporate exposure. This was evident by the high employability of the graduates, with many securing top job offers even before completing their degree program.
A Business degree with a practical approach
“Northwood University American Business degree prepared me for the challenges in the corporate world” states Navinda Weerasinghe – Director of Clikon Pvt (Ltd), a leading electrical appliance manufacturer in Sri Lanka. “We learned all aspects of business including Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Operations Management and International Trade which gave a solid foundation for my corporate successes” stated Navinda.
The Northwood University Business degree programmes are unique for several reasons. “Students can complete the entire degree in Sri Lanka with a combination of international professors and leading Sri Lankan professors educated abroad” states Varun Chandramohan – CEO of Celeste Event Planning and Management (Pvt) Limited. “The Northwood University degrees are based on the concepts of free enterprise and entrepreneurship, which are ideal for businessman like me who are interested in creating employment and driving organisational success through practical solutions” further stated Varun.
“Even after been selected to Colombo university I chose to join ANC Northwood University business degree due to learning approach of the programme. With lecture panel consisted of PhD qualified professors who are experts in their areas I was able to learn subject matters with a practical approach. – States Pathum Kodithuwakku – Management Trainee at Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC. “With extracurricular activities, overseas business trips, activities with clubs and societies at ANC all gave the opportunity to experience real university life and enhance networking and team work skills at university level which helped immensely in my career” further stated Pathum.
“Studying at Northwood University Business degree programme at ANC involved hard work and commitment but to achieve that we were provided plenty of encouragement and support also Studying at the Northwood University at ANC opened up a wide range of career possibilities for me” – States Jacqueline Jinadasa, Manager- Alliance and Partnerships at HSBC Global Payments.
According to Azad Ur Rahman –PhD student of SUNY (State University of New York), USA “the local and regional field trips I participated gave value to my business education at Northwood University – Sri Lanka. I saw the clear connection between different theories and practices, which gave me valuable insight to global business.
Even today I benefit from my international education”
Northwood University – A Business Plan for Life
Northwood University offers four industry relevant BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) degrees in Finance, Marketing, International Business and Management in Sri Lanka. There are more than 20 more different Business degree programs available to students who prefer to transfer to US for their final year. There are single and dual major options allowing students to select their education path to match the career choices.
Internships, Field Trips and Job Placements
The BBA Degree program with Northwood University is an interesting option for today’s Global Economy. These degree programs include both local and international real-life experience through projects, internships, work experience, class activities, and international field trips.
For more information on business careers and how you can plan your future, contact the counselors at Northwood University or attend one of their free career planning seminars, conducted regularly throughout the year. This seminar will give you a very clear picture of how to investigate various careers locally, regionally, and internationally as well as what to look for in an education program. Additional information on topics like university expenses, work opportunities, and scholarships is also provided. For more information contact Kanchana on 0777 556 556. Your are also invited to visit us at 308-310, R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo-03.
Prepare yourself for a great future!
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