an article by Aliyu Olayemi Abdullateef and Aliyu Bukola Biodun (affiliation(s) not known) published in International Journal of Business and Globalisation (IJBG), Volume 13 Number 3 (2014)
Abstract
This paper theoretically explores the inconsistencies in the definition and composition of inbound tourists.
A detailed review of existing literature was conducted to establish the evidence in support of the inclusion of foreign students as part of inbound tourists.
The three most obvious consequences are cross-border movement, economic impacts and socio-cultural consequences. These evidences in support of foreign students as inbound tourists were extracted from both the academic and industry reports where foreign students are regarded as a significant part of inbound tourist source of revenue through foreign exchange earnings. Thus, confirming their economic impact on the host country through living costs, payment of tuition fees and travelling expenses.
Notable among their reasons for travelling is to relax, have fun, chill out, and participate with friends in sightseeing. A major implication in this paper is that it has availed tourist researchers the opportunities to use foreign students as potential respondents in inbound tourist research.
It concludes with some recommendations for future researches.
Showing posts with label overseas_students. Show all posts
Showing posts with label overseas_students. Show all posts
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Why do English Universities really Franchise Degrees to Overseas Providers?
an article by Nigel Healey (Nottingham Trent University, UK) published in Higher Education Quarterly Volume 67 Issue 2 (April 2013)
Abstract
Franchising degrees to overseas providers, normally for-profit private companies, has become big business for English universities. The latest data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency reveal that there are now more international students registered for the awards of English higher education institutions that are studying wholly offshore than are on campus.
There is an extensive economic literature exploring the role of franchising (or licensing) in the internationalisation of multinational companies. There are, however, few studies that have attempted to understand the reasons why so many English universities have moved beyond exporting (educating foreign students on campus) to franchising their degrees to overseas partners.
This study uses an exploratory research methodology to get ‘inside the black box’. It investigates the motivations of decision-makers entering and maintaining franchising operations at four English universities, revealing that financial considerations are less dominant than widely believed within the sector and are overshadowed by other, non-commercial considerations.
Abstract
Franchising degrees to overseas providers, normally for-profit private companies, has become big business for English universities. The latest data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency reveal that there are now more international students registered for the awards of English higher education institutions that are studying wholly offshore than are on campus.
There is an extensive economic literature exploring the role of franchising (or licensing) in the internationalisation of multinational companies. There are, however, few studies that have attempted to understand the reasons why so many English universities have moved beyond exporting (educating foreign students on campus) to franchising their degrees to overseas partners.
This study uses an exploratory research methodology to get ‘inside the black box’. It investigates the motivations of decision-makers entering and maintaining franchising operations at four English universities, revealing that financial considerations are less dominant than widely believed within the sector and are overshadowed by other, non-commercial considerations.
Sunday, 28 September 2008
Overseas students – a guide to bringing your property into the UK
via HMRC News on 15 September
Information for overseas students on bringing their property into the UK.
The emphasis in the above quote is mine but please, read the NOTE in full and realise that this was published on the website of Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs. How many students coming into this country from overseas are going to read the website of the HMRC? Was it published elsewhere? I can't hand on heart say "no" because until you've read the book from cover to cover without finding the answer then you don't know what's in it – and if you think I'm going to try to read the Internet from end to end think again!
OK, that's me being flippant about information retrieval, but I do sometimes despair about government departments and their publication policy.
Ignorance of the law is no defence in law.
Information for overseas students on bringing their property into the UK.
Normally someone coming into the country may be liable to taxes on goods they bring in however there are reliefs available for students and their personal possessions. By following these rules you may avoid paying these taxes.Hazel's comment:
The emphasis in the above quote is mine but please, read the NOTE in full and realise that this was published on the website of Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs. How many students coming into this country from overseas are going to read the website of the HMRC? Was it published elsewhere? I can't hand on heart say "no" because until you've read the book from cover to cover without finding the answer then you don't know what's in it – and if you think I'm going to try to read the Internet from end to end think again!
OK, that's me being flippant about information retrieval, but I do sometimes despair about government departments and their publication policy.
Ignorance of the law is no defence in law.
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