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Five reasons why so many opt for business courses in London

Some wise old owl once said that if you can’t make money in London, you can’t make it anywhere. He was obviously reminding us of the fact that the metropolis has emerged over the last 2 or 3 centuries as the World’s premier business and mercantile hub. Why else does every billionaire on the planet seem to have a home in the city? You can quite see why so many aspiring young people choose to embark on business courses in London.

Here are 5 major benefits of taking various courses in business studies in the capital:

1. The location carries real weight worldwide

No matter where you might end up in the world, the fact that you studied business in London is going to carry far more weight than if it was another capital city. Saying you gained a business qualification in Moscow or Madrid doesn’t quite have the same ring about it.

2. A big boost for your personal development

People who have studied business all agree that it makes them much more savvy when it comes to everyday life – not just in the workplace. For instance, when they have a knowledge of professional sales and marketing techniques, they are much less likely to make a badly informed buying decision or get duped. Another obvious advantage is that they will learn enough about accounts and finance to find it easier to manage their own finances and investments.

3. Improves your life chances and work options

The beauty of getting a solid grounding in business principles is that it gives you so many options in the future. You can either go into paid employment or start your own business. Some colleges even do special courses designed for budding entrepreneurs wanting to launch a business start-up. You also have the option of getting a job and then switching into self-employment at some point in the future or vice versa.

4. Gives you the edge in interviews

If you choose to start off going down the route of paid employment, the knowledge you will have gained during your business studies will enable you to talk confidently in job interviews. The chances are that you will be interviewed by someone who knows less than you. This is likely to be especially true if you are applying for a job in a small company.

While you should not, of course, come across as arrogant or patronising, if you can demonstrate examples of your knowledge, you will immediately be respected by your prospective employer. Try and show how you can bring something to the party that they haven’t already got.

5. The opportunity to specialise in what you’re good at

Everybody knows that people have different abilities and that successful individuals are those that play to their strengths. Fortunately, most colleges in London that offer business courses provide a variety of different specialist courses so that students can choose a subject that comes naturally to them. This could be anything from administration to media studies.

Interested in learning more about business? Check out the College of North West London’s Business Courses.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Jason Tucker .