Global Business

Management 101

What is Global Business Management?
Global Business Management is the study of business, policies, procedures, cultures, communication and
language, which allow people to successfully interact, within the international business community.
Globalization has increased the need for successful Business Managers who think globally, are well educated in
international business and often speak more than one language. Specialized knowledge and skills are required
to manage multicultural and multinational workforces in this rapidly changing economy. Cross-cultural
considerations, global marketing and international human resource management are integral aspects of global
business management. Multinational organizations hire and transfer employers around the world. Global
Business Management can provide the skills, knowledge and networks to learn, work, and communicate
effectively while managing a global team.

Did You Know?
19% of Global Business Mgmt graduates work Overseas
23% of Global Business Mgmt graduates work for the Canadian Government
5% of Global Business Mgmt graduates work for International Organizations
19% of Global Business Mgmt graduates go back to Graduate School
33% of Global Business Mgmt graduates are in Occupational Activities, such as Universities, Teaching

Related Areas of Interest
Business
Imports-Exports
Government
Banking
Politics
Research
Environment
Gender
Poverty
Policy Analysis
International Communications
Languages
Public Health
Human Rights
Politics
Sociology
Political Science
Law
Accounting

Related Volunteer Organizations
Saint Mary's University Investment Banking and
Capital Markets Society
International Society
AIESEC Halifax
SMU International Development Studies (IDS)
Society
UNICEF
Canadian Crossroads International
Right to Play
Metropolitan Immigration Settlement Association
(MISA)
TESL Centre/Conversation partner program
Saint Marys International Centre
WUSC
Oxfam
Ecology Action Centre
Multicultural Association of Nova Scotia
Amnesty International
Habitat for Humanity
Japanese and Canadian Cultural Exchange
Chinese Students Society
Management Science Society

Careers in Global Business Management
The occupations noted below may be directly or indirectly related to Global Business Management. Some of
these careers may require education beyond a Bachelor's degree.

Government
Assistant to Member of Parliament
City Manager
Communications Manager
Consular Service Officer
Customs Officer
Diplomat
Foreign Affairs Analyst
Foreign Service Officer
Government Research Analyst
Immigration Officer

Impact Assessment Officer
Intelligence Service Agent
International Information Officer
International Worker
Political Affairs
Political Staff
Politician
Protocol Officer
Public Interest Group Director
Public Liaison Officer
Public Policy Advisor
Public Service Employee
Research Officer
Speech Writer
Tourism Development Officer
Urban Planner

Education
Admissions Director
Business Education Instructor
College Placement Officer
Continuing Education Specialist
Diversity Trainer
Educational Administration
Instructor
International Student Advisor
Interpreter
Language and Cultural Expert
Language Instructor
Librarian
Professor
Research Assistant
Student Services Worker
Teacher
Translator

Journalism
Business Editor
Business Journalist
Foreign Business Correspondent
International Business Researcher
International Business Resource Center Specialist
International Media Representative
International Newspaper Executive

Business & Industry
Account Manager International Loans
Advertising Executive
Buyer
Chief Executive Officer
E-Commerce Business Consultant
Entrepreneur
Export Manager
Foreign Exchange Trader
Franchise Owner
Import/Export Manager
International Account Executive
International Account Representative
International Advertising Executive
International Appraiser
International Bank Manager
International Bookkeeper
International Business Communications Specialist
International Buyer
International Commodities Trader
International Economist
International Financial Analyst
International Financial Planner
International Finance Writer
International Hotel/Restaurant Owner
International Human Resources Director
International Job Analyst
International Loans Officer
International Marketing Specialist
International Operations Manager
International Project Manager
International Public Administrator
International Public Relations Director
International Purchasing Agent
International Product Manager
International Quality Control Auditor
International Real Estate Broker
International Relations Officer
International Sales Analyst
International Stock Broker
International Trade Officer
Internet Specialist
Logistics Manager
Management Trainee
Market Analyst
Marketing Manager
Sales Manager
Trade Specialist Research Assistant
Web-page Designer
World Trade Commissioner

Justice
Arbitrator
Conciliator
Criminal Investigator
Cultural Protection Advisor
International Lawyer
International Research Specialist
International Tribunal Assistant
Judge
Legal Consultant
Legal Investigator

Legislative Analyst
Legislative Assistant
Legislative Correspondent
Manager - Legal Services
Paralegal
Police Department Administrator
Police Officer

For More Global Business Management Information, visit:

Intersol: International Business Links
http://www.intersolinc.com/links/business_links.htm

Idealist: International Non-Profit Information
http://www.idealist.org

United States International Trade Commission
http://www.usitc.gov

International Business Forum
http://www.ibf.com

CPG Connect
www.cpgconnect.ca

Canadian Institute of Management
http://www.cim.ca

Overseas Jobs
http://www.overseasjobs.com

Living Abroad
http://www.livingabroad.com

International Council of Management Consulting
Institutes (ICMCI)
http://www.icmci.org

International Economic Development Council (US)
http://www.iedconline.org
























































Global Business Management 101
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