MBA in International Business
(título propio)
Upon the successful completion of any of EU's MBA degrees, graduates have a wide array of career options and business opportunities available to them. In response to the growing demand for flexible and entrepreneurial business professionals, EU's programs are designed to foster the skills required for a successful career in the international business arena.
EU's graduates possess an international mindset, multicultural awareness and are innovative thinkers. This makes them ideal candidates for positions at large, multinational companies and dynamic, disruptive entrepreneurs ready to start their own businesses.
Career Options
The MBA with a major in international business (título propio) gives students a comprehensive understanding and skill set in international business and management. Students who successfully complete this MBA program may be interested in the following job positions.
International Sales Director
International sales directors manage and direct an organization’s sales activities overseas. As part of their role, they will set targets for international markets and implement international pricing strategies, working with the company’s sales team, agents and/or distributors to ensure that they are met. Professionals in these fields create strategies, policies and procedures and understand local culture and laws and regulations. They cultivate a strong relationship with clients to promote long-term sustainability.
Advanced leadership, interpersonal and negotiation skills as well as knowledge of a local country and/or market are required for this job position.
International Business Analyst
International business analysts help companies successfully expand into foreign markets and/or grow their business overseas. They work across a multitude of sectors. As part of their job function, they will undertake financial analyses, research local laws and regulations, carry out market research, develop business plans and strategies and prepare project proposals to fulfill an organization’s objectives. International business analysts will undertake risk analysis when making proposals. They also manage and monitor projects and may take the project lead. They are highly organized professionals with skills in research.
International business analysts will have excellent communication, analytical and project management skills.
Global Business Administration Professional
Global business administration professionals work at all levels of an organization and across different sectors. They ensure that the overseas operations of a company run smoothly and comply with local government and industry regulations. These professionals have a deep understanding of cultural differences as well as local markets. They will monitor and react to global trends and country activities to identify events and movements that may affect organizational success. Global business administration professionals work in several areas including finance, marketing, human resources and operations.
Global business administrators are highly organized and possess cross-cultural knowledge and strong interpersonal skills.
International Buyer
International buyers are responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods from overseas suppliers. Their tasks include analyzing bids as well as negotiating prices and contractual terms and conditions with vendors. An international buyer will manage the relationship with international suppliers and must ensure that products meet specifications, quality standards and are delivered on time. They will develop purchase orders, monitor fulfillment and handle returns if necessary. They will also document transactions, check and approve invoices and ensure that records are kept up to date.
International buyers are outstanding negotiators and decision-makers, with strong data analysis and numerical skills.
Areas of Work
The MBA with a major in international business gives students wide-ranging knowledge of the international business arena. Graduates of this degree may be interested in working in the following professional areas.
International sales departments are responsible for selling a company’s products in overseas markets. Professionals within this field have a deep understanding of local markets as well as local laws and regulations. They establish international sales targets and pricing strategies considering organizational goals and the opportunity and constraints within the target countries. Good client relationships are key within this profession.
International management consulting aims to aid companies flourish abroad. Professionals of this sector develop strategies for international market expansion, have knowledge of local culture, economies and laws, assess a company’s competitive advantage and evaluate risks using statistics and economic data. As the world becomes more global, companies are increasingly looking for international consultants to aid growth.
Global product management ensures a global positioning and uniform image of a company’s product and brand across all countries. This area is tasked with ensuring that all local marketing teams use the developed international marketing tools, such as advertising and promotional campaigns, and launch with the correct marketing mix. They will also undertake product development that adapts to different cultural and/or geographical contexts.
As the world becomes more global, companies are looking to bring different international perspectives into their projects for global success. International project management works with professionals from different countries to ensure that local country needs are incorporated into final project outcomes. Professionals within this field need to negotiate different time zones and ways of working to ensure that outcomes are met.
