What to do after a Bachelor's degree in International Business

This 3-year higher education qualification opens many doors, both on the job market and for further study. Wondering what to do after a Bachelor's degree in International Business? Find out about the different options available to you to build a successful career in this dynamic and buoyant sector.

What skills do you develop on an International Business degree course?

The Bachelor's degree in International Business enables you to acquire essential skills for working in a globalised business environment. This course develops your ability to understand the challenges of trading on a global scale and to implement effective commercial strategies.

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The key skills developed include:

• Mastering international negotiation and sales techniques in a multicultural context;
• Management of international projects and business development abroad;
• Analysis of international markets and development of business location strategies;
• knowledge of the legal and financial rules governing international trade;
• mastery of at least one foreign language, which is essential for international relations.

These skills are particularly sought after by internationally-oriented companies, which explains the high rate of professional integration of graduates.

What careers are available after completing a Bachelor's degree in International Business?

After obtaining your Bachelor's degree in International Business, you can pursue a variety of careers in international trade. What should you do after completing a Bachelor's degree in International Business if you wish to enter the job market directly? Several positions are available with this level of education.

Among the most common opportunities are:

• International business development manager;
• Export sales assistant;
• International marketing manager;
• International customer service representative;
• International negotiator;
• Logistics and purchasing assistant;
• International business manager;
• Export area manager.

These professions allow you to work in various sectors such as industry, distribution, services and consulting. The work-study programme during your Bachelor's degree often gives you valuable professional experience that facilitates your entry into the job market.

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What is the salary after a Bachelor's degree in International Business?

The salary after a Bachelor's degree in International Business varies depending on the position held, experience, company and geographical location. Upon completion of this programme, the average annual salary is generally between €27,000 and €35,000 gross for a first job.

Sales and marketing roles often offer a variable performance-related component, which can significantly increase remuneration. With a few years of experience, an international sales manager can earn between €45,000 and €50,000 gross per annum.

Pursuing a master's degree or MBA generally leads to higher-paying positions, with starting salaries that can exceed €40,000 gross per year. To develop your career after a Bachelor's degree in International Business, IPAG Business School offers courses tailored to professionals wishing to specialise. In particular, you can enrol in a Master of Science (MSc) programme with specialisations in Digital Entrepreneur & Project Manager, Digital Marketing & Data Analysis, or Digital Transformation Manager. These programmes allow you to acquire dual skills that are highly sought after in the market.

IPAG also offers MBAs (Master of Business Administration) with specialisations in International Business Development, Finance & Investments, Digital Strategy Design & Transformation, or Energy & Sustainability Transformation. These high-level programmes prepare you for management and executive positions in an international environment.