1st Edition

Studying Business at University The Survival Guide

By Andreas Giazitzoglu Copyright 2025
134 Pages
by Routledge

134 Pages
by Routledge

134 Pages
by Routledge

Taking a business degree at university – whether it is in management, marketing, operations management, finance, accounting, economics or another subject – is a fulfilling and rewarding experience. But how can you know, before you choose your subject, what it will be like? How is it possible to make an informed decision? Look no further. Studying Business at University provides new and... Read more

Acknowledgements. Introduction 1. An Introduction to Business School 2. Being A Business Student 3. Assessments 4. Employment and Employability 5. The Final Year of Study 6. The Graduate. Epilogue

Biography

Andreas Giazitzoglu is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in the Sociology of Entrepreneurship and Organisations at Newcastle University Business School (UK). 

“Dr Giazitzoglu provides a useful and practical guide for aspiring and current students in business schools. From more concrete issues such as finding a job, he provides a genuine account on how to make the most of the student experience.”

Thomas Roulet, Professor of Organisational Sociology and Leadership at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, UK.

Studying Business at University: The Survival Guide is an essential read for any student embarking on the business school journey. Drawing from a decade of experience, this book offers practical, down-to-earth advice on navigating the business school environment – from the first-year challenges to final-year projects. Written in an accessible and engaging style, the book is filled with rich detail which provokes the reader to reflect deeply on how students navigate a high-pressure atmosphere. What makes this [book] distinctive is its humour and real-world relevance. Giazitzoglu offers not just academic survival tips but advice for a diverse readership to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.”

Garth Stahl, Associate Professor, University of Queensland, Australia.