This post comes from The Global Business Education Initiative.
Patrick Fogarty, a graduate of the University of St. Thomas, recently completed his degree in business administration, legal studies in Business, ethics and business law. He is currently employed by General Electric Capital Corporation as a global sourcing analyst. This post is the story of his global study experiences–which helped lead him on his current path.
While at the University of St. Thomas, I had the pleasure of studying abroad three separate times. Each experience broadened my global awareness and appreciation for other cultures. I culminated my undergraduate experience with Management 480, Strategic Management in London, England and Ireland. I chose to participate in this course thinking that it would be the perfect way to transition from college to a full time job – which is exactly what happened. Now that I am a year into my career, I am able to reflect on what influences this particular experience had on my perceptions while operating in the “business world.”
We live in an ever-changing, global economy. Businesses operate differently than they did in the past.