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About Career

Do you think globally? Do you love all aspects of the business?  If yes, you should consider a career in international business. 

International business is the business across national boundaries.  It includes buy or sell of goods and services across the world. This business exchange is not only limited for money or physical products but also include the transfer of several other resources, such as people, intellectual property, patents, copyrights, brand trademarks and many more. 

What are the roles and responsibilities in Foreign Trade?

  • An international business manager oversees a company's global operations.
  • Manage imports and exports in multinational corporations
  • Travel abroad to facilitate business deals.
  • International business manager conducts business transactions all over the world.
  • Prepare employees for foreign travel and business dealings
  • Study and implement ethical behaviour and standards.
  • Practice cultural sensitivity in business.
  • Represent company internationally as a sales representative or consultant

What are the key skills required for Foreign Trade?

  • International Trade Compliance
  • Export Compliance
  • Verbal Communication
  • Leadership Skills
  • Organization Skills
  • Public Relations

What are the career opportunities in Foreign Trade?

  • Import and Export Manager
  • International Marketing Manager
  • International foreign policy advisor
  • International trade and customs Manager
  • Multinational Manager

What is the salary and demand for Foreign Trade?

  • Demand is High for Foreign Trade.
  • Salary levels are High for Foreign Trade. For fresher average salary is more than 5 Lacs.
  • Fees levels of the course is High. To pursue this course student need to spend more than 5 Lakhs.
  • Level of preparation for Foreign Trade is High. Students spend more than 1 year to prepare for entrance test of Foreign Trade.

1 Fees
High
2 Demand
High
3 Salary
High
4 Level Of Preparation
High

What education is required to study Foreign Trade?

  • Student can do 12th any stream. Then complete BBA. Further you can Proceed with MBA in International Business.
  • Student can do 12-Any stream. Then complete Grad. Economics (Hons). Further you can Proceed with MBA in Foreign Trade.
  • Student can do 12-Any stream. Then complete Bachelor in Foreign Trade(BFT). Further you can Proceed with Master in Foreign Trade(MFT).
  • Student can do 12-Any stream. Then complete BBA. Further you can Proceed with PG Diploma in International Trade.

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12th any stream

BBA

MBA in International Business

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12-Any stream

Grad. Economics (Hons)

MBA in Foreign Trade

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12-Any stream

Bachelor in Foreign Trade(BFT)

Master in Foreign Trade(MFT)

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12-Any stream

BBA

PG Diploma in International Trade

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