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Australia is being considered as one of the most expensive country for international students but it does not seem to be the same any more due to a continued fall of the Australian dollar against the US dollar, which makes studying in Australia an attractive option compared to Europe and North America. For prospective students, it is important to know about the average cost of living in Australia is an important part of his/her financial preparation.

Topics: Bachelor of Data Science, Student Life & Experiences, Master of AI in Business, Bachelor of Business Administration

“We need to teach people to do things holistically. Part of the problem of education is who the suppliers are”, quips Louis Lataif (Former Manager – Ford & Dean – Boston University). Professor Lataif’s remark can hardly be doubted as a recent report by a team from the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) found a substantial gap between the real-world needs and management education in this era of globalisation.

Topics: Thought Leadership

Eating chocolates, especially KitKat, is very tempting. Many of us even eat them every day. However, have we ever wondered how these delicacies are processed and what they are made of? To clear this doubt of ours and make us see some practical lines of business, S P Jain organized an industry visit at the KitKat factory of Dubai.

Topics: Undergraduate Programs, Student Life & Experiences, Bachelor of Business Administration

Halloween 2013 was undoubtedly an unforgettable occasion for students from BBA12 in Dubai. To the sound of horror music, everyone was having a good time, showing off their weirdest and coolest costumes. All the students dabbled in various games and activities while enjoying the delicious taste of pizzas. Just image being surrounded by a bunch of Dracula, mummies, ghosts and… a food-maniac terrorist, the Halloween night was one of the most exciting and memorable events SP Jain sophomores got to experience in Dubai.

Topics: Undergraduate Programs, Student Life & Experiences, Bachelor of Business Administration

Steve Jobs resigned as the CEO of Apple and became Chairman – a move that was perhaps in the offing due to his illness. In his characteristic simple manner, he said “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.”

Topics: Thought Leadership

With the placement season just around the corner, let me take this moment to give you my two cents’ worth. Throughout my journey as a Career Counsellor and an Executive Coach, I’ve seen quite a few candidates excel in their interviews. At the same time, I have also seen several interviewees fail miserably (including some truly capable candidates). It is heart breaking when you see people fail despite knowing that they have what it takes to excel. How can you make yourself stand out your interviews and land the job you aspire? Here are some pointers that you might find useful.

Topics: Careers