The new work permit regulation comes as a great relief for students pursuing or aspiring to do an MBA in the UK. UK government has recently announced that it will grant a two years work extension for Indian students who want to pursue an MBA in the UK.
This a great news for the Indian students as the UK has always been an attractive destination for the MBA aspirants. The UK also hosts some world-renowned business schools. A degree from one of these schools can be a significant career boost for anyone.
There are a plethora of options to pick from for MBA students. Now that the new Visa norms of the UK allow students to work for two years post their MBA, students have the flexibility to explore various career opportunities in the country. They can also choose to do internships and take projects without worrying about their Visa issues.
This new rule comes as a boost of morale and confidence to the many MBA students who are already studying and want to consider an MBA in the UK.
Earlier, the student visa rules were stringent and inflexible. For instance, if a student was going to the UK to pursue an MBA program which of 16 months duration, he/she would be granted a visa for 18 months, which left very little time for the students to find a suitable job.
Many students had to compromise on their aspirations and stick to the jobs they got. Apart from students, the previous regulations had an impact on employers. Companies were not very keen on employing students whose visas didn’t give them much time to spare as the employers had to process the work permit within a short time.
The new visa regulation eliminates all the limitations the previous visa regulation had. Indian MBA students can revel in the current scenario. It is not only the new visa regulation, but the Brexit also opens many employment opportunities to the Indian students. Before the Brexit, some jobs would have gone to the European Union. However, now companies would be looking only for a suitable candidate who would add value to their organization. Hence, the number of job opportunities available to Indian students will automatically go up.
The new system can give the students much needed leeway to take time and build a career they want to. This move would encourage more students to look at the UK as a prospective MBA destination.