International Business Focus Increases Opportunities for MBA Grads

Competition is tight for management analyst positions. If you're interested in international business and have an MBA degree, however, your chance of finding a global career is excellent.

by Karen Lawson
klawson@mba-business-schools.com
MBA Business Schools Columnist

If you want to travel the world, and want a challenging career in business, you can create a career as an international management analyst. An MBA degree, combined with knowledge of foreign cultures and business practices, can give you the edge in competing for positions with major consulting firms.

MBA Concentrations in International Business Enhance Your Skills

You’ve achieved a stellar career in business, but want to make the leap from domestic firms to global business. An MBA degree from a traditional school or an online university with a concentration in international business can help you achieve your goals. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that although competition is keen for management analysts, candidates with knowledge in the following areas are most likely to succeed:

• International business principals and organizational structure
• Fluency in at least one foreign language
• Foreign cultures and business etiquette

As US business interests continue to expand overseas, the demand for international business analysts is rising. Graduates with MBA degrees who specialize in international business can assist international enterprises in understanding the cultural and business expectations of foreign colleagues and clients.

MBA Degrees Online or On Campus

You can choose from a variety of MBA programs available on campus or you can earn your MBA degree online. It’s also possible to take a combination of traditional and online courses. If you love to travel, or have a background in the humanities, a career as an international business analyst can help you achieve your career goals while traveling the world. Opportunities include analyst positions in international law and business practices, translators and interpreters, and organizational and financial specialists. Your MBA degree can be your ticket to joining the exciting world of international business.

Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics

About the Author

Karen Lawson is a freelance writer whose interests include academic ethics and the humanities. She holds a Master’s degree in English from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Posted on December 15, 2006 at 12:07 PM

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