Name: Yasmine Babaei
Major: BComm with a major in finance
Career aspirations: Strategic consulting
Why were you interested in taking the Doing Business in Emerging Markets course?
What initially interested me in taking this course was the opportunity to work with real companies. I think it’s important for business students to get hands-on experience throughout their degree, and this program is the perfect chance to do so. Furthermore, I was interested in learning about the Chinese business environment and what it takes for companies to successfully enter new markets.
What do you expect to learn from your visit to China?
China’s way of doing business is very particular thus I hope to better understand customs that affect how business is conducted. I’m excited to emerge myself in China’s culture and apply what we’ve learned throughout the term in our company meetings.
How do you think this experience will impact your future career?
This course has allowed me to learn so much about the complexities and challenges involved in doing business globally. This experience has already opened my eyes to careers in international business I wasn’t aware of. I’m excited to apply what I’ve learned in this course throughout my career.