Master of Business
Administration (MBA)
Upon the successful completion of any of the master's degrees offered by EU, graduates have a wide array of career options and business opportunities available to them. In response to the growing demand for flexible and entrepreneurial business professionals, our programs are designed to foster the skills required for a successful career in the international business arena.
EU's graduates possess an international mindset, multicultural awareness and are innovative thinkers. This makes them ideal candidates for positions at large, multinational companies and dynamic, disruptive entrepreneurs ready to start their own businesses.
Career Options
Upon completing the program, graduates will have attained a critical awareness of business opportunities and challenges and will be capable of devising appropriate strategies for ongoing professional development as well as a keen awareness of the requirements which ensure the sustainability and growth of the organization. The program is fundamentally rooted in creating accomplished business postgraduates whose insights will inform strategic business decisions.
Students who successfully complete this program may be interested in pursuing careers as:
Purchasing Manager
Purchasing managers are responsible for creating and executing purchasing strategies within an organization. They will source and select vendors, negotiate prices and contractual terms and conditions, make orders, track deliveries and monitor and forecast future demand levels, among others. Building trust with suppliers and clearly communicating and detailing product technical information is key for success.
The skills required to become a purchasing manager include negotiation, data collection and analysis as well as leadership.
Channel Sales Manager
Channel sales managers are responsible for managing a team of sales representatives who commercialize goods across several channels. Their ultimate objective is to increase sales and profit for a company taking into account specific channel needs. The channel sales manager will typically manage subordinate staff. Delegation and strategic planning skills are both crucial for this role. To succeed as a channel sales manager, candidates should have good negotiation, interpersonal, communication and numerical skills
Budget Analyst
Budget analysts are responsible for evaluating budget proposals in order to determine the optimal allocation of project funds. They are also tasked with reviewing budget proposals and requests for funding, evaluating spending needs, and conducting cost-benefit analysis. A budget analyst needs to be proficient in math and must also be an extremely detail-oriented working individual. and an exceptional level of written and verbal communication are required to be a successful employee relations manager.
International Business Analysts
International business analysts help companies successfully expand into foreign markets and/or grow their business overseas. They work across a multitude of sectors. As part of their job function, they will undertake financial analyses, research local laws and regulations, carry out market research, develop business plans and strategies and prepare project proposals to fulfill an organization’s objectives. International business analysts will undertake risk analysis when making proposals. They also manage and monitor projects and may take the project lead. They are highly organized professionals with skills in research.
International business analysts will have excellent communication, analytical and project management skills.
Areas of Work
This MBA programs equips students with an advanced managerial skillset as well as business concepts, ideas and methodologies. With an advanced business skillset, upon successful completion of this degree program, graduates may wish to pursue careers in the following areas:
Business analysis is the discipline responsible for solving problems that affect a company’s performance and efficiency. Among other tasks, professionals in this field are responsible for collecting data needed for decision-making, undertaking market research, recommending changes, implementation and quality control of the implemented system to enhance company efficiency. They will create IT solutions and will be involved in the design and modification of systems.
Consumer marketing comprises the creation and promotion of products to the end consumer. Functions within this discipline include market research, data analysis, creation of promotional campaigns, advertising, budgeting and product development, among others. The aim of consumer marketing is to positively differentiate the organization’s product from others and to create and defend a unique brand positioning for growth in market share.
Accountancy provides a wide variety of services such as bookkeeping, payroll processing, auditing and risk assessment. From small companies to Fortune 500s, professionals within this sector show where and when money was spent as well as how to spend. This department also looks for ways to cut costs and increase profitability.
International sales departments are responsible for selling a company’s products in overseas markets. Professionals within this field have a deep understanding of local markets as well as local laws and regulations. They establish international sales targets and pricing strategies considering organizational goals and the opportunity and constraints within the target countries. Good client relationships are key within this profession.