It is envisaged that graduates will play significant roles in the various aspects of the export orientation of Irish and multinational businesses. There is an articulated demand within Irish businesses for graduates who understand what it means to be truly global, who have the skills and knowledge required to play an active part in an ever more competitive business environment. We expect that graduates of this programme would be suited to graduate programmes of large multinationals and that beyond this the graduates would be ready for roles (within large and small companies) including indigenous Irish companies.
We expect that graduates of this programme would be suited to graduate programmes of large multinationals and that beyond this the graduates would be ready for roles (within large and small companies) that include those listed below. It should be noted that many of the roles below have a specific benefit accrued from being effected by those with a critical “global perspective”. The roles listed below are aligned with the skills shortages identified and presented elsewhere in this document and which informed the development of this programme.
- Supply Chain Specialists
- Export Planners
- Business Development Representatives
- Procurement officers
- Buyers
- Project Managers
- New Product Development
- Capacity Planning
- Forecasting
- Operations team supervision and management
- Lean Implementation
- Business Planning
- International Selling
- Account Management
- Business Analyst
Beyond this, graduates with undergraduate level specialisms in finance, HR, accounting and marketing will benefit from widened opportunities in various roles given their enhanced global business knowledge and skills.
Fundamentally, we would expect the following of a graduate:
- A deep understanding of the principles of international business contextualised by shifting trends, challenges and opportunities
- Essential insight into the main challenges faced by a globalised business, including the actual workings and resources of such organisations with the ability to propose solutions to those challenges.
- An appreciation of Ireland’s position in the global business environment from an economic, social and cultural perspective
- The ability to evaluate financial, managerial, economic, innovation, logistical & operational issues in a global context
- The ability to work effectively in small multicultural groups
- The ability to take an interdisciplinary approach to global business issues
- A real-world understanding of the impacts of decision making through a placement programme in an international business context
A graduate of this programme would be recognised by significant leadership potential underpinned by expertise in international business.