MBA Careers
Graduates of the Fisher International MBA program pursue careers with a wide variety of corporate, non-profit, and government organizations. Alumni also create their own businesses and consulting services.
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Alumni Jobs
Here's a snapshot of jobs held by our recent graduates:
Akerfa Bikes
Business Development Consultant
Bonnventures
Global Communications Director
Environmental Defense Fund
Market Analyst
Fiji Water
Analyst, Sustainable Growth
Ipsos
Associate Research Analyst
Matrix Advertising Associates, Inc.
Assistant Account Executive
National Geographic Society
International Publications, Account Representative
Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority
Advisor
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Manager, Employee Resource Network
Ubisoft
Promotions Specialist
Employment by Function
| Consulting (22%) Finance/Accounting (7%) General Management (18%) |
Human Resources (7%) Marketing/Sales (25%) Other (22% |
Employment by Sector
| Private Business (72%) Nonprofit Organization (18%) Governmental Position (11%) |
Check out a few examples of potential careers in the international business field below.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Many businesses today embrace the triple bottom line: People, Planet, and Profit. Corporate social responsibility professionals design and implement policies that not only ensure effective day-to-day business practices, but promote environmental, human rights, and community development goals. This integrated approach seeks to win the endorsement of key stake-holders such as employees, consumers, and investors.
Entrepreneurship and Consulting
Entrepreneurs identify and seize market opportunities to promote innovative approaches and new outcomes. They often accept high levels of personal, professional, and financial risk to pursue their goals. Consultants provide advice to firms who need access to a scope of expertise outside of their own company. To launch such careers, you need creative spirit, effective management skills, and strong analytical and communication skills.
Finance and Accounting
Professionals in these fields are responsible for the overall financial management of a company. To become a Certified Public Account (CPA), for example, you must pass an exam and meet education and experience requirements. Finance positions include corporate finance, international finance, and financial analysis. They encompass industries such as financial services, banking, venture capital, and socially responsible investing.
Marketing and Sales
Sales and marketing professionals design, develop, and implement strategies associated with driving awareness of a company and its products and services. You may analyze the current business environment and identify future market opportunities for new products, services, and customers. Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills are recommended for these positions.
Sustainable Business
Sustainable businesses strive to have no negative impact on the global or local environment, community, society, or economy. As a sustainable development professional, you may design products and deliver services that will improve the current environmental situation or assess how well a company's products perform with renewable resources.
