Explore career options in international business
Here you can find information on the types of careers and employment roles an international business degree may land you.
You can also discover where to look for job vacancies, as well as professional associations, mentoring and international opportunities.
Opportunities
As the world increasingly moves toward a global economy, the value of knowledge and skills to successfully operate within international markets is highly valued.
International business focuses on the functions of business with an global perspective on commercial strategies and operations. It considers the social and political contexts of global business, giving you the skills to successfully engage with foreign markets.
International business roles in marketing, human resources, public relations, logistics and finance may be bolstered by a joint major in this field.
Career fields
- Private legal practice
- Government sector
- Community sector
- In-house and corporate legal settings
- International law
- Public order, safety and regulatory services
- Law libraries
- Professional services/consulting
- Courts and tribunals
- Academia
- Advocacy and lobby groups
- Politics
- Industrial relations
Employment roles
- Graduate administration assistant
- Graduate operations manager
- Graduate management trainee
- Project coordinator/manager
- Export administrator/coordinator
- Analyst (business/finance/treasury)
- Business development manager
- Trade development officer
- Foreign exchange trader/officer
- Stockbroker
- Trade finance officer
- Credit analyst
- Derivatives trader
- Graduate equity analyst
- Auditor
- Coordinator for international relations
- External relations officer
- Market researcher/planner
- Research assistant/officer
- Marketing services manager
Occupation snapshot
Employed
12,500
Future demand
Strong
Weekly earnings
$1,311
Part-time share
14%
This data is based on the occupation profile for external auditors, retrieved from the Government's Jobs and Skills Australia and Your Career websites July 2024.
Your employability
In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills such as teamwork, analytical, communication through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting and recreational activities and life experience.
Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search. You can further develop your employability with these resources:
Vacancies
Information on relevant vacancies can be found in a wide range of sources, including:
- CareerHub
- Prosple (formerly Grad Australia)
- GradConnection
- Adzuna
- Ethical jobs
- Indeed
- Australian Public Service jobs
- Queensland Government graduate programs
- Community legal centres
- Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General
- Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions
- Naiman Clarke
- LexisNexis
- Seek.
Notable alumnus: Amanda Hodges
Amanda Hodges is an international strategic business, investment and government affairs executive leader with more than 20 years’ service in senior leadership and diplomatic roles across the globe.
Job application resources
Craft a stand-out resume and cover letter, and learn how to prepare for job interviews.
Approach potential employers
Many work opportunities are not advertised, so we recommend approaching potential employers with the aim of researching their needs and how your skills, experience, interests and qualifications could match theirs.
This is called informational interviewing and will benefit you by:
- clarifying your specific career direction
- enhancing your professional network
- increasing your chances of being offered a job.
Industry outlook
The Your Career website includes helpful information such as job descriptions, employment prospects, average weekly earnings and skills requirements. Every job title in the database has a skills section to help you identify and describe essential skills for your future career.
The My Future website also has job descriptions and a useful career insight section.
The Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching website has up-to-date information on graduate salaries, especially the Graduate Outlook Survey (GOS) National Report, which contains undergraduate salary figures.
More detailed information is available at the Labour Market Insights portal.
Professional associations
Joining a professional association is a great way to interact with people in your field who can assist you to explore your career options and potentially find employment opportunities. Such associations hold regular professional development and networking events.
Relevant associations include:
Students are welcome to join and often receive a discount on their membership.
Mentoring
The award-winning Industry Mentoring Program provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your employability and build professional networks.
The program is available to students with more than 80CP as well as recent graduates.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to promoting decent work and economic growth, advancing the principles of responsible and sustainable consumption and production, and advocating for peace, justice, and resilient institutional frameworks.
Further careers information
Careers counselling
Individual career counselling sessions are available to all current students and recent graduates.
You can book an initial appointment via CareerHub.
Career planning
Our website has an array of career planning resources you can explore at any stage of your student journey.
Career Readiness
Check out our Career Readiness site in Learning@Griffith for additional information and resources for your career development learning:
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Please note: The content on this webpage is a guide only. Please refer to degree-specific information and accreditation requirements of your profession on the Degree and Course Finder website and with the relevant professional accreditation body for your degree.