Your job
What can you become with your bachelor International Business? The world of international business offers many opportunities, both in the Netherlands and abroad. These can be at multinational corporations or with family-owned, mid-sized companies with ambitious goals in developing their international sales. Governmental institutions that promote trade or development, regional development agencies or large cities also offer opportunities for young international business professionals. Or you can start your own business.
Depending on your talents and which areas you choose to specialise in during your studies, you may go on to a career in the fields of Sales and Marketing, Organisation management, Finance or Operations and Supply Chain Management.
When recruiting, international companies often prefer candidates with experience abroad. Your solid foundation in International Business, combined with the experience that you will acquire abroad during your studies, will help you to stand out as a candidate.
Potential careers after the programme
(International) Marketing Manager
You are responsible for developing and implementing the marketing strategy for a company, brand, or product. You ensure that the products or services are promoted in the right way (globally) and that they reach the right target audience. Your goal is often to boost sales, increase brand awareness, and enhance customer engagement.
(International) Sales Manager
You are responsible for leading and coordinating the sales team of a company, with the goal of achieving sales targets and increasing revenue. You play a crucial role in developing sales strategies, motivating the sales team and maintaining customer relationships from various countries.
(International) Entrepreneur
As an Entrepreneur, you start a business with a (global) vision, looking for opportunities to offer new products or services. You use global trends to create a business that creates value not only locally but also internationally.
(International) Market Researcher
You analyse market trends, customer satisfaction and competitors to provide insights for business strategies. You conduct market research and investigate how different cultures influence consumer behavior. You use this data to develop strategies for international market entry or expansion.
(International) Buyer
As a Buyer, you are responsible for planning, selecting, and purchasing goods for retail businesses. Your work involves market research, competitor analysis, product evaluations and testing, tracking purchase orders, and preparing reports for the management team.
(International) Business Development Manager
As a Business Development Manager, you are responsible for identifying business opportunities and driving (international) growth for the company. You play a key role in expanding business operations, forming (global) partnerships, and generating new customers or markets.
Country Manager
Als Country Manager leid je de activiteiten van een bedrijf in een specifiek land. Je zorgt ervoor dat de bedrijfsplannen worden uitgevoerd, beheert het lokale team, en zorgt dat alles volgens de lokale regels verloopt. Daarnaast bouw je relaties op met klanten en partners om de bedrijfsdoelen te behalen.
Import / Export Manager
Als Import / Export Manager regel je de invoer en uitvoer van producten voor een bedrijf. Je zorgt ervoor dat alles volgens de internationale handelsregels gaat, coördineert de logistiek van de goederen, en onderhandelt met vervoerders en de douane om de handel soepel en winstgevend te laten verlopen.
(International) Digital Marketeer
You manage the online presence of your company. You use tools like Google Analytics to analyse data from different regions and create targeted campaigns to improve (international) sales. Your goal is to ensure that the company's products are easily accessible and visible to (global) consumers.
Export manager
An export manager plans and coordinates the shipment of goods across international borders.
Country Manager
A country manager oversees operations in a specific country or region of the world, developing the business and increasing profitability for a company.