Introduction
Let’s discuss about the “International Business”.
Today, every business is going to expand itself in International market. It is the age of competition and everyone is trying to adopt the money-making technique. To recognize yourself in International market is one of the factors that show you are in a race.
Many industries and organization are hiring the Graduates of “International Business” to represent their company and business with sound and practical knowledge.
“The International Business focuses on the understanding of the behavior and planning of international operations”.
International means no restrictions of boundaries. If you are working with an International unit, you will have to go anytime anywhere in the world.
MBA in International Business is a postgraduate programme which equips the students with the sufficient knowledge and training for the all needed basic knowledge of International Business.
MBA in International Business is one of the popular specialization in management education. Another factor that has contributed to popularity of MBA in IB is that candidates with this degree are flavoured by the multi national companies.
It is a degree designed to develop the resources and capability of managers in the global economy. The academic education has been initiated in the year 1946 in America by the American Institute of Foreign Trade.
Scope
In today’s world we all are aware of the fact that need/demand of MBA degree holders is increasing day by day. So, the scope of MBA in international business is very much demanding and vast. After completing this degree, you can join various enterprises or firms anywhere. MBA is a perfect course for running your business. You can also find unlimited jobs in this field.
Course Curriculum
In the course curriculum of the MBA in International Business, the students are taught about the; procedure and documentation involved in export and import, methods of approaching customers in foreign countries, currency conversation & fluctuation, raising capital from international market and distribution market.
In the first year, the students know about the basic knowledge of general management with international business. In the second year the students can go for choosing the specialization in the area of finance, marketing, supply chain management with the emphasis of international business.
An MBA in IB is 2 years full-time or part-time or through distance education programme. It is offered by the various institutions in and out of the country.
It has the following course feature:
- Export and Import Management
- International Marketing
- Foreign Exchange Management
- International Finance
- International Logistics
Eligibility
- You must hold the bachelor’s degree minimum of 3 years duration in any of the disciplines & score at least 50% marks in the qualifying examination.
- You can join this course after completing your UG degree in B.Tech/ B.Arch, medical, arts, humanities and science.
- For this course of study, you have to clear entrance exam+ GD (Group Discussion) + PI (Personal Interview).
- There is no age limit to apply for this course.
- Candidates appearing for a qualifying examination can also apply only if they submit the proof of required qualification before the commencement of the session.
Admission
The student must have to appear the entrance test such as MAT 2024/ CAT 2024/ XAT 2024 or ATMA 2024 before to get the admission in MBA with any specialization.
After qualifying the entrance exam, students will be called for a second round which includes group discussion and personal interview.
Yes, you can do the MBA in IB through the distance learning education programme. Some of the universities conducts the entrance exams. Sikkim Manipal University and Indira Gandhi National Open University are offering the distance MBA programme. The IGNOU offers admission in MBA courses in various specialisations. Till last year, the University conducted OPENMAT but now its cancelled. Students get admission based on qualifying exam scores (UG scores).
Colleges offered MBA in IB:
- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT 2024), New Delhi
- Amity International Business School, Noida
- University of Delhi, Delhi
- Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
- Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Pune
- Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Jobs & Career
International Business is one such career progarmme which offers ample scope for career in international & transnational corporations.
With the huge growth of international business, the demand for individuals increased with an understanding of global markets & in-depth knowledge.
A student having the degree in international business can be a part of private and government sectors. This specialization provides the great opportunity to work in a global market and across the world.
The MBA in IB person can join the international market department of the companies, international placement offices, import and export departments of companies, global shipping companies, global tourism sector, international consultancy firms and international logistics & courier companies.
There are lots of job opportunities not in India but also in abroad. You can also work in financial institutions, banking sector, securities firms, hospitality & travel and tourism industry.
You job titles of this career prospective are:
- Export managers and executives
- International business consultant
- Consultant
- International Business Development Manager
- International Marketing Manager
- International Finance Manager
- Global Business Manager
- Export coordinator
- Account Manager
- Brand Manager
- Management Consultant
- Marketing Manager
- Project Managers
- Material Manager
- Supplier Manager
- Investment Banking Manager
Salary
This field has a good opportunity to get the handsome salaries. It has a more opportunity to get a career in abroad and get the salary in foreign currency.
A postgraduate in international business from a reputed institution can get the initial salary offered range from 5 lakh to 12 lakh per annum and the designation will be as a management trainee.
Recruiters
The top recruiters of the MBA in IB are as the following:
- McKinsey & Company
- Boston Consulting Group
- Bain & Company
- Merrill Lynch & Co
- Deloitte Consulting LLP
- Lehman Brothers
- JP Morgan Chase & Co
- Goldman, Sachs & Co
- Citi
- Booz & Company
- Accenture
- Johnson & Johnson
- Credit Suisse
- Deutsche Bank
- Morgan Stanley
- UBS
- Bank of America
- Microsoft Corporation
Books & Study Material
Below, we are providing some books which will help you to study about MBA in International Business:
- MBA Fundamentals International Business Paperback by Rajesh Lyer
- MBA Fundamentals Business law by Ellen K. Curry
- Leading with Cultural Intelligence: The Real Secret to Success by Paul Polman
- Global Tilt: Leading Your Business Through the Great Economic Power Shift by Inge Thulin
- The Success Equation: Untangling Skill and Luck in Business, Sports, and Investing by Michael J. Mauboussin
If you have any query about MBA in International Business, you can ask your query below.
Hey! doing MBA in IB is good opttion ?
Can anyone please tell me from where I can do MBA in IB ?
Sir I m a student of bcom I have done bcom mcom and bed also
but my interest is in business field currentlky I m 26yrs old can I go for a MBA course from amity university there is lack of money also sir or should search for a govt job guide sir its urgent
Hi,
I’m cuurently working as a Business & Technology Delivery Analyst (Business Analyst) with Accenture. It’s been 1.5 years I’ve been working. Am I eligible to take up this course?
Also I’ve completed Computer Science Engineering.
Please guide me.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Manvi Bhargava
Hi
I would like to know which is more better to go with.
I’m pursing MBA from AMity University Delhi.
I’m like confused whether i should go for MBA in international Business or i should go with MBA-IT ?
Both are gud options, if you’re interested in IT industry, which is currently the Hotest job sector, then you can go with MBA IT.
hlo sir… i m persuing my mba in general.. and in general we have marketing which is compulsory for every student in general.. but we have one more option to choose one more subject from finance, hr, ib,it… and i m not intersted to do from finance and it… so the two options left with me is hr and ib…. can u please suggest me what should i do further…..
You can choose the option of HR.
Presently I am working merchandiser,I have a dream of pursuing Mba,I’m confused which course should I get better future.
MBA is also a good option.
I have completed my B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Acharya Institute of Technology,Bangalore (VTU).
Now I am persuing MBA(International Business) in regular course from Jamia Millia Islamia,
New Delhi from June’15 and my 1st Semester exam is also on 21st instant.
You are requested to advice me that during the course of my MBA(IB)which subject I should
select as an elective/specialised one.
Sir i am presently doing bba am in final year and my speacialization is finance… after this i want to do mba but mba in finance would take me tojobs in banking sector i dont want to work in abank so want to do mba in ib would it b good for me please suggest….
IB is good, but i feel Finance has more no. of Job opportunities. But if you want to pursue MBA in finance field, then look for good college with proven placement record.
I have recently completed Certification course in International trade and want to pursue further MBA in IB either part time or Distance Learning. But very much confused as many of Institutions like Welingker, NMIMS, Symbosis provide PGDM-IB. Kindly suggest
Hi Sir,
I have completed certification course in International Trade and want to pursue further MBA in IB either part time or correspondence. Plz suggest some good institutions MBA. So much confused as institutions like Welingker, NMIMS, Symbosis provide PGDM-IB
Hi Sir,
I have completed certification course in International Trade and want to pursue further MBA in IB either part time or correspondence. Plz suggest some good institutions which provide part time or correspondence MBA, So much confused as institutions like Welingker, NMIMS, Symbosis provide PGDM-IB
Hello sir
I studing in BTech Food technology.I would like to do master degree so what’s stream is better for me on the basis of management or MTech ….job point of view… what should I do ..go for mba in what stream in mba. Finance,HR,IB, marketing,OR Anything else help me to find out which is best for me?
Do MBA in FT also.
hellow! I have completed my bachelor I am looking to pursue my MBA in IB please suggest me good institution. How is Sharda university for MBA in IB?
Which university will be better for MBA in International Business
government or private body??
Both are ok…check their placements
sir,ihave btech in cse .what mba specilization is suitable for me
MBA IT.
Hi…
Currently i am studying in MBA by distence education.
but i am confused in specialization in H.R. Management or Inernational Business? Please guide me sir..
HR is OK if you are from distance.
Hi,
Currently I’m working as a MIS & Invoicing Executive in Toshiba TJPS, its is power sector company . now I want to do MBA IB so Will it help my carrier???
Yes it will do.
Hi,
I am software engineer by profession,and i want join MBA part time so which stream is better for me which help me groom my career please help me any suggestion and part time MBA is good or not.
MBA in IT will be a good option.
I m pursuing mba in pune university… i wnt to knw the demand for IB sector in mba…n what i need to be best in IB field
I fineshed MBA[IBM]…. and how to improve my self and iam not working my feld…and working in warehouse….MNC.company… please…tel how to develop.
Hi,
I have IT experience of around 4 years and now I am planning for MBA. However, I am confused which MBA course should I opt for. On doing a little research I came across MBA in IB, but I am not sure about the scope of it.
Please guide me to choose a MBA course that will help me in my career.
sir in the commerce stream is ib a gud carrer option to go with as i want 2 earn a high salary
IB is a gud option, but look for a good MBA college to pursue that course.
sir, i have completed CSE and currently am working as system analyst with 2 years of Exp. I would like to do IB (Part time) in pondicherry unversity. i want to know will this course helpful for my future scope.
yes they course is useful for the IT students, and may help you to gain promotion in your job.
Hi,
I am an IT consultant, have working experience of around 8 years, Could you please suggest any good Institutes which can provide the executive MBA program in International Business, preferably having classes on weekends.
Thanks!!
You can pursue MBA in IT through distance mode.
Hi,
I have completed my MBA in Intrnation Business as a major specialization in July 2015 from Pune University. Currently working with a private Legal consultancy who looks upon all the documentation required for the Special Economic Zone, But still I am in search of better opportunity as I am interested in Foreign Countries for the same job.
That I am very much confused about choosing my right way in International Business Carrier.
Please suggest and guide as your help will work for my future.
Kindly reply.
Thanks
You need to have good experience before applying for the job in foreign countries, there are many companies which invites application for recruiting candidates….you can apply through various Job sites like Naukri, shine etc.
hello sir I hv done b.tech in ece and now I want to go in management kindly inform the best option in this field from where do I opt for mba in IB
hello sir, i am doing bcom private from sol du and i want to do mba in ib. can i take admission in top institution like ifft?
hello. i hv done my bachelors in b.com n thenmba in finance specialisation…after then i was working with in my own company for 2 years n now i decided to go for again mba in interbational business..is it helpful to me for my existing businesd?
First of all ,thanks to all, sending replies to all the queries back well on time.
I am 8 years mech. engineering professional guy and about to finish my PGDM in IB from a pvt. university,Bangalore-part time.
I have a question on how challenging would it for me to get a job in this new area on practical ground base..
you may get a job, since you have a good experience in your field.
hi sir
I have total 4 year experience in domestic bpo as Lead trainer and now I have doing MBA coarse …please give me your valuable input which one specialization would I take to make great career…pls suggest.
which one specialization would make great opportunities …IB or marketing ..??
thank you
You can choose marketing, Telecom, HR etc.
I did MBA, when I was pursuing MBA there was no option of IB so have to for major as marketing ,and was in sales field for an year in a banking sector.. But I’m much more interested exim and shipping sector.can I apply for this jobs???
Sir I was doing BCA and now I want to go with the MBA. But tell me which course is best bcos I have to go America and work over there playing help me
MBA in IT.
i wants to do the mba-hr from jaipur national university is this university is best suite for me or not i am new here so please help me.
Hi, this is Gobi.
I have completed my MBA-International Business.
What kind of job will suits me and please mention some list of companies. Because most of the companies won’t consider this. Looking for yours reply.Thank you.
You may get the companies that involves in foreign affairs or business.
hello sir,
i have completed my graduation in BCA and now i am pursuing MBA. i am very much confused to choose my specialization b/w IB or IT. please suggest me , which specialization should i go for??
You can choose any one of two but IT will suit you as per your academic background.
Hanif sir,
Plz sir answer my question , if I would do MBA ib from Jammu university campus then … Will be having any prmbl to settle myself in market……- is any reputed CLG is required for mba in.
College matters but not much, matter your marks and your passion.
Dear Sir,
I have done my BBA distance fro. Madurai kamraj university which is affiliated and recognised as well. I have 14 yrs of experience in sales and marketing.after 12 th in 1997 I discontinued my education due to some family financial constraints and just completed the BBA almost after a gap of 13 yrs. Currently I am working as GM sale and marketing in a company, I am also looking to continue my further studies in IB management area to upgrade my profile and better job opportunities abroad.is it ok to go for PGDM in IB from Welingkar Management Institute.Mumbai? òr i should try for full time IB Management course outside INDIA.Kindly guide
First make your mind about regular or distance education. You are on good position so it may worst if you quit the job so it is good to have the MBA IB from distance.
Sir,
If I would prefer Jammu university for MBA ib…. Instead of any private university…. Then will I get any place in market or u may understand- that how would I get any placement
when admission will be started for MBA admission.
I am B, com passed and doing job as export import Sr. coordinator. last 4 year.
please suggest for what docs will be required, fees, collage name, and course name also.
thanks in advance for everything . Ankit Mishra
The scope of mba in IB is very broad. but if you have a sound and practical knowledge.that’s why i opted international business i just want to make my carrier at a higher level.
Hey… I have done bcom hons in finance nw Is it fyn to do mba ib
hi, i am pursuing B.A. LLB, final year, I want to know MBA in HR -will it be a good combination for me for jobs?
yes MBA is good option, but you should look for good colleges.
sir,
i m 12th passed student from c.b.s.e board this year and score 89% in it and i want to persue mba ib what kind of preparation i shoyld do for bright future in this field.
first you should complete your graduation, and you should side by side prepare for the management exams like CAT, MAT etc.
I have joined MBA-IB after 7 yrs of working experience having engg background.After 2 yrs at age of 32 will i be getting placement? Is there any chance of getting not placed due to over age?
hii….sir…i got 83% in 12th examination…now i want to study business course….which course is in trend nowadays which will be useful to make a good future….please guide me sir
You can pursue either BBA or B.com and then aim for Good B school, for that you need to crack either CAT or MAT exam.
Hello sir.
I want to ask. I recently completed my b.com..and take admiaion in m.ba..
So plz suggest me.
Which is more scope m.ba or m.ba ib. .i can’t get adm in m.ba. but clge said theu can give adm in mba. Ib.
So i confused. Which is beter scope.
And plz sugest me.?
specialization will be the subject of chosen later.
Hi Hanif,
I am completing this year IB in SMU, Looking for Job in same field and i am having 4 years of experience as Sales and service coordinator.
Can you pleas help me with the Job.
hello sir!! I have completed my graduation in b.com(h).Now I want to go with MBA in ib ,I want to do job now…I want to ask in which profile I should for for!!which will help in later MBA in ib placement!! and is it necessary to learn any foreign language!!??
to learn the FL is good and scope full today but with MBA in international affairs it is very best.
Hello,
I’ve completed my B-Tech in Chemical engg. If I go for IB, will I get any job oppurtunities.?? considering my B-tech career
Sir, Iam doing Company Secretaryship course .. What are the scope of an MBA in Foreign Trade for a Company Secretary? will it be helpful for me along with ACS?
It is similar to the International business. and will be helpful with CS and with job if you are dealing with international affairs.
Hi Sir
I have completed my MBA in IB this year & i am looking for a job in International Business as I dont find any job openings according to it.What courses can I do after MBA?please guide me
Thanks
Hi… i have taken admission in mba college but still i am confused what specialization should i take.. i have done b.com in banking &ins. And have worked for a year in a finance based company.. now i am confused what should i take.. IB or finance?? What placement opportunities will i get and what will be the difference?? Pls help.. thanks ☺
after banking & insurance the best line is finance. and sure you will get a good break in this field.
Sir, I am a law student after that I am planning to do MBA. So I want to do any diploma course (online) simultaneously. I will be thankful if you can give some guidance.
Hlo sir
I m graduating in next year in english honours…want to do MBA in International business…plzzz suggest m abt dis
iam pursuing my MBA in international buisness completing this year
as afresher and i did my bachelor of engineering in electronics and communication what best u can suggest me….
Respected Reader,
I am pursuing my graduation in hotel management and i want to know that after completing my graduation if I chose I.b for my post graduation than will it be beneficial for my career ahead as i can’t relate these both educational degrees please help me out with the confusion
Reply fast please
I have just completed my graduation in English & now I wanna go for MBA in International Business. I want to know that, after the completion of this course, is there any possibility of getting a job in one’s home town / country or is it compulsory for one to go abroad in order to get a job & pursue career ? Does this course allow one to get a job & remain in one’s home city / country ?
you may get a chance to work abroad only after some years when you will have enough experience..
I did my Btech Industrial Biotechnology ,currently studying (ignou)Post graduate diploma in International Business operation ,will be completed by this December.I want to do MBA (IB)CURRENTLY working as a marketing executive since two years with a Japanese chemical company in India.so which specialisation should I select in MBA (IB).my future plan is to go abroad ..so could u suggest export oriented entreprenuership is good or going abroad and work in IB field
IB itself a specialization and if you want to work in abroad then go with that better if you could choose operation also.
I am pursuing bcom honours and would like to do mba but I am not able to decide my field of specialisation. How do I decide that? I would like to know specifications of these these fields so that I can identify my interest.
in my opinion u can go for mba dual specialization in hr and international buisness that is best for u
Hello Sir,
I want to pursue BBA+MBA(dual) also known as Integrated Mba from Amity University.
I urgently need your suggestions so as to whethet BBA+MBA (dual) in IB also known as Integra MBA would be a good career option.
My class 12 % was 87.75% in ISC. i was from Commerce.
Thank You.
Sir iam a graduate in biotechnology and now im planning to go fr MBA i hd got rank in MAT but iam confused to choose which stream is bettr in case of job oppurtunities and which will also be beneficial based on my graduate stream ..
MBA in Biotech.
hollow sir,
i have completed my bba through distance and now i am doing mba Ib at madras university this is also distance. Can i get good job and what skills should a improve. please let me know sir.
Hi..i want to do mba in international business.but i herd there is complicate job for ladies in this field.. Just like so many traveling..national & international tour …so can suggest girls should choose this option..i hv less interests in hr or banking my first choice is international business..plz sugst me..as soon as possible..
If you love travelling or working abroad then you can choose this field, the other options for you are HR, Finance, IT etc.
I have done M. Sc. In biotechnology. Now working in a pharma company in production dept. Some people suggested me to go with MBA in operations. But I’m more interested in IB. What will be better?
Hey sir I have just passed 12 I have two options for my courier first one is bcom pas from du and second one is graduation from correspondence and side by side gaining experience in export house .please suggest me sir which option is best.
yes both options are good, especially the 2nd one if you have decided to work in the export house only.
Sir mba in ib is a good option after 3 years experience of export house with grad frm open or mba in hr is beneficial.mba frm ignou is good or not
MBA IB is good.
respected mentor, i had bio in 12th but i am vry cnfusd wht shld i do i wnt to do mba in ib tht i am intrstd in doing job in abroad will u plz sggst me which strm i hv to choose in ug program
you can pursue Bsc or BBA and then pursue MBA in IB.
guys dont take the advice from these guys .they don’t tell u anything good just only said MBA In IB have so many scope .I had done MBA in IB but no one company take us as fresher.Even Right now I m Job less.
Sir what option should one take for doing mba i.e commerce or science?? Which helps us more?? Waiting for your reply..
I am 40 yrs. I had finished 12th in 1993. After that I did Diploma in Complementary Therapy from City of Bristol College, England. I am working as massage therapist in Dubai. Now I want to study in IB management. IS it possible to get admission for me? Pl. advice me how can i go further.
yes, you can pursue that course, their are many options available like through distance or through regular MBA program.
Thank you Mr. Mohit for your positive reply. Could you pl. tell me how to start and which is the recognise uni or college, course duration, fees as well.
Sir, can u please tell me what all should i do after 10th i mean 11,12 which option then,degree,etc etc because i am really confused and have no idea regarding this. Hope u can understand my situation. Sir please help me…… i am totally depending on your reply because to be frank i dont have much idea regarding my education after 10th even the stream which i should select after my 10th…. sir my aim is mba in ib good salary, and work in abroad so sir please if you dont mind can u advice me what all should i do after my 10th till my aim or to achieve that.
See, MBA in IB is in full trend now but when you will complete your degree means after 7-8 year nobody knows that the then situation of jobs and trend. first you must focus on your 12th and the best thing for you that you must choose PCMB group so that you would be eligible to appear all main and valuable exams.
Sir, can u also please tell me what all should i do after 12th i mean degree,etc etc because i am really confused and have no idea regarding this. Hope u can understand my situation. Sir please help me……
Sir,i just have finished 10th and i am interested in MBA in IB. Which
option should i take in XI. Is it useful for getting good salary and does it offer any job abroad?? Will it have the same scope after completion of the course?? Kindly waiting for your reply…..
You can take any field in which you’re interested. Yes you may get a chance to work abroad if you have enough experience in your field.
Hello sir,
I have completed ka graduation in commerce this year and i have done diploma course in advance certificate program in international trade i am currently working in small export firm should i go for an full time MBA in IB or distance in mba so can have aexperience also in particular field .
Quick reply is appreciated.
If you are getting a good college than you should go with full time MBA, otherwise you have the option to pursue it through distance and continue with your job.
Hai sir I’m confused which course should I select to get better salary and good job opportunities.sir plzz suggest me..
There are many fields in MBA, you can check those and choose as per your interest,every field has good scope and job opportunities.