What does it take to do international business?
I studied History, Economics, Literature and Divinity at A’ level and opted for International Business. Since we didn’t have career guidance at our school, I never got to understand what this programme entails. I would like to find out more about the programme and what career opportunities await
CAREER GUIDANCE
Dear Jamesa,
I studied History, Economics, Literature and Divinity at A’ level and opted for International Business. Since we didn’t have career guidance at our school, I never got to understand what this programme entails. I would like to find out more about the programme and what career opportunities await me.
Kenneth
Dear Kenneth, the International Business programme provides a broad foundation in business as well as specialised studies in international management and marketing.Â
Trade is a major national activity and every country must import or export goods or services. Modern companies need graduates who understand the international business environment.
This programme prepares you for an active role in international business. It enables you to understand how different countries conduct business at international level. From the programme, you acquire dynamics of trade across borders.
Here are some of the skills you acquire from the programme:
Financial accounting
Internet tools for international business
International economics for business
Multicultural marketing strategy
International business law
Human resources management
Regional corporation and integration
International communication and technology
Cross cultural negotiations in international business
Entrepreneurship development
Multinational business finance and multilateral trading systems
Training:
Makerere University Business School offers a three-year Bachelor of International Business degree programme.
Requirements:
You need two principal passes (of grade B and above) and one subsidiary in either Arts or Sciences.
Career Opportunities:
The degree is designed for those who wish to work in a general management position within a company involved in international business, or for those who can bring such expertise to public bodies such as government.Â
There is a wide range of positions with internationally oriented companies as well as in the public and private sector. Graduates find themselves in high demand by firms trading overseas and global corporations operating within the region.
Recent graduates have found jobs as marketing executives, research analysts, accounts officers, industry equity analysts, international finance specialists, customer service personnel and numerous other management positions in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda etc. Graduates have found jobs in:
BAT in export division,
Barclays Bank, DFCU in accounts sections, relationship managers, or in the international trade finance sections.
Inter freight companies
Telecommunications sector: MTN, Uganda telecom, Celtel
Umeme
The starting monthly salary range is sh1m and above, depending on the company.
Compiled by Jamesa Wagwau
jwagwau@newvision.co.ug
Dear Jamesa,
I studied History, Economics, Literature and Divinity at A’ level and opted for International Business. Since we didn’t have career guidance at our school, I never got to understand what this programme entails. I would like to find out more about the programme and what career opportunities await me.
Kenneth
Dear Kenneth, the International Business programme provides a broad foundation in business as well as specialised studies in international management and marketing.Â
Trade is a major national activity and every country must import or export goods or services. Modern companies need graduates who understand the international business environment.
This programme prepares you for an active role in international business. It enables you to understand how different countries conduct business at international level. From the programme, you acquire dynamics of trade across borders.
Here are some of the skills you acquire from the programme:
Training:
Makerere University Business School offers a three-year Bachelor of International Business degree programme.
Requirements:
You need two principal passes (of grade B and above) and one subsidiary in either Arts or Sciences.
Career Opportunities:
The degree is designed for those who wish to work in a general management position within a company involved in international business, or for those who can bring such expertise to public bodies such as government.Â
There is a wide range of positions with internationally oriented companies as well as in the public and private sector. Graduates find themselves in high demand by firms trading overseas and global corporations operating within the region.
Recent graduates have found jobs as marketing executives, research analysts, accounts officers, industry equity analysts, international finance specialists, customer service personnel and numerous other management positions in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda etc. Graduates have found jobs in:
BAT in export division,
Barclays Bank, DFCU in accounts sections, relationship managers, or in the international trade finance sections.
Inter freight companies
Telecommunications sector: MTN, Uganda telecom, Celtel
Umeme
The starting monthly salary range is sh1m and above, depending on the company.
Compiled by Jamesa Wagwau
jwagwau@newvision.co.ug