The Undergraduate Trium Programme: Your Path to career Success
The world of international business is fast-paced, glamorous and highly lucrative. It is full of multinational corporations, global markets and transcontinental travel; and a career within the international marketplace provides a rewarding lifestyle like no other.
Globalisation is an unstoppable force for development; it is at the heart of all international business, and is more than simply a way of doing business, or running financial markets – it is a process. Advances in communications technology mean that it is now something that knows no limits. The potential in a career specialising in international business is exactly the same – limitless.
How does it work?
At LSBF, we will open the door to a career in international business to you. Our philosophy mirrors that of globalisation, and our ambition and commitment to your development knows no boundaries. At the same time as you work towards your undergraduate degree, our unique programme will allow you to study for a globally recognised professional qualification, such as CIM, ACCA or CFA®. You will join students from across the globe and enjoy tuition from our experienced lecturers and professors.
As part of the programme, you will also be able to attend the Graduate Development Programme; in which you will be assigned a dedicated recruitment consultant, who will work closely with you to ensure you have the necessary combination of soft skills and experience to succeed in business development. Our confidence in the effectiveness of this programme is such that we guarantee* you a job upon graduation.
The Undergraduate Trium Programme is your direct route into a career in International Business. Depending on your career objectives, you will select one programme from each of these groups to achieve a tailored combination of qualifications to exponentially enhance your employability in this industry. Support in programme selection is offered through our careers department and our expert programme advisors.
Undergraduate Degree
You'll select one from the following |
Professional Qualification
You'll select one from the following |
Graduate Development Programme |
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If the thought of travelling and working in some of the most culture-rich business destinations in the world appeals to you, this selection of highly desirable career paths will be just what you are looking for.
However, while these are some of the most sought-after roles in in the industry, there will be many more career paths open to you following this programme. You can find some examples below. If they don't appeal to you, you can always have advise from our expert career consultants who are at hand to help you decide which academic pathway is more suitable to your career goals.
EXAMPLES:
International Sales Manager
Suggested Pathway:
Bachelor in International Business (BIB) + CIM+ Graduate Development Programme in International Business
Work in a highly dynamic environment, where your diligence will be met with major financial rewards. As International Graduate Sales Manager, you will have full responsibility of the motivation and the performance of your team. This satisfying role will involve both the management of an entire sales force, as well an integral working relationship with agents or distributors that operate in each target market. As head of an international sales division, you will supervise and appraise your team members. Interacting with important associates of a business on a daily basis, you will also work to determine the budgets and the targets that will shape your day to day activities, and will interact with customers regularly, while maintaining a strong knowledge of all company products or services.
Heading up a vital facet of any business, you'll have a number of opportunities to demonstrate initiative and creativity, by designing and implementing key incentive schemes, in order to inspire each team member to reach their objectives.
International Procurement Executive
Suggested Pathway:
BA(Hons) Business Administration (Business Decision Making) + CIMA + Graduate Development Programme in International Business
As an International Procurement Executive, you'll occupy an integral position within a globally competing organisation. The role is dynamic, fast paced and competitive, and you will have a great deal of responsibility. You'll be responsible for identifying and sourcing the most cost effective suppliers for quality products and services, through comparing domestic and imported products. What's more, the role will also require you to develop important relationships with suppliers in order to meet the demands of higher management.
Suggested Pathway:
BA (Hons) International Business + CIMA + Graduate Development Programme in International Business
Heavily involved in the import and export of a variety of goods and services, you'll enjoy a fast paced and dynamic working environment where you will offer support for traders in a variety of capacities. As an integral part of a vibrant trading team, you will display enthusiasm and determination to process trades, maintain position records, and to prepare key reports for higher management.
Through your knowledge and experience of trading, you will also fulfill the important responsibility of advising traders and operations staff of any adjustments or discrepancies. Your fine attention to detail will also enable you to closely review trade sheets, process street and customer trades, and to effectively track and verify the accuracy of key projects on the trading floor.
International Management Consultant
Suggested Pathway:
BA (Hons) Business Administration + CIMA + Graduate Development Programme in International Business
International Management Consultancy is considered to be amongst the most stimulating, vibrant and financially rewarding jobs in the professional services market. You will work in a fast paced and dynamic environment, networking a wide range of people within business. With this role, you will utilise your knowledge of management, to help your clients improve their business through the streamlining of operational processes and distributional channels, positioning them for future growth, efficiency and increased performance in their given markets. This is an international role, offering the chance to guide businesses not only locally, but globally. As a result you will travel, increasing your networking opportunities worldwide.
Important Information, Terms & Conditions
*Terms and conditions apply. Some students may not qualify for the job offer guarantee scheme. The job offer guarantee is solely provided by London School of Business and Finance (LSBF), and has no connection with any other academic partner. Please note that the offer guarantee does not assure a particular role, employer, salary or location.
The offer will be in the area studied by the student but there is no guarantee that it will be in the UK. Therefore, the job offer can be in either the UK or overseas, depending on visa restrictions.
