Mastering the Complexity of International Business

Employers are frequently looking for candidates with a background in accounting, finance, marketing, economics, travel, and trade. You should also have training in the up-to-date technologies used to promote and manage international businesses. In addition, you'll need to develop cultural awareness of the differences in marketing and operations in different nations.

Studying another language or using your acquired skills in a second language can also be a powerful asset, although not necessarily a job requirement. Upon completion of your training, you may qualify for an entry-level position in a domestic role and later move to an international position.

Varied Career Opportunities

International Business graduates may typically work for large international organizations and may specialize in a specific industry, such as healthcare or telecommunications, while others may specialize by type of business function, such as human resources, marketing, logistics, or information systems. In government, these candidates may tend to specialize according to the type of agency. The work generally varies with each client or employer as well as from project to project.

Employment Outlook Remains Positive

The job outlook varies by specialty area, employment in financial advising⁽¹⁾, management analysis⁽²⁾, market/survey research⁽³⁾ and cost estimation⁽⁴⁾ are projected to grow faster than average with 2006 through 2016 growth rates from 19% up to 41%. Earnings will vary widely, depending on subject matter, skill, experience, education, and type of employer.