International Business Manager
Handles the global aspects of business operations for organisations working in more than one country.
Overview
An International Business Manager is responsible for the global aspects of business operations in organisations which operate in more than one country. The work requires knowledge of different global markets, legal and financial compliance requirements etc. International managers operate across different functional areas such as marketing, finance, business strategy, foreign exchange and compliance.
Where they work
- Multinational corporations
- International banks
- International trading companies
- Retail businesses
- Financial institutions
- Banking sector
- Security firms
- Hospitality & Travel and Tourism Industry
Work environment
It is a desk job. You will supervise a team of senior executives and executives. Some travelling may be involved. You are expected to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours per day. This varies from organization to organization.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- You have good command over English
- You enjoy solving problems
- You pay attention to details
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 with any subject combination
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree in any discipline, specially B.B.M./B.B.S./B.B.A.
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree, then pursue a Master's degree in International Business/Business Administration/Business Management/Foreign Trade/Operations Management/any related subjects
- 2For admissions for Bachelor's degree, you must qualify in one of these entrance examinations: CET, SET, DU JAT, SET etc. and for Post graduate degree, you must qualify in any of the following exams: CAT/XAT/GMAT/SNAP/NMAT/CMAT.
Forms, exams and applications
Undergraduate: CET, SET, DU JAT and similar. Postgraduate: CAT, XAT, GMAT, SNAP, NMAT or CMAT. Check the official notification for current eligibility and dates.
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Management.
Government institutes
- Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna, Bihar
- Lala Lajpat Rai College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University, New Delhi
- Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Central University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
- SRR Government Arts and Science College, Karimnagar, Telangana
- Faculty of Management Studies, New Delhi
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Amity International Business School, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- St Xavier's College, Kolkata, West Bengal
- XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
- Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, Haryana
- Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, Maharashtra
- SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai, Maharashtra
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Junior Manager/Assistant Manager/Associate
- 2Supervisor, International Business Development
- 3Business Development Manager, Export/International Marketing Manager
- 4General Manager, Export/General Manager, International Supply Chain
- 5Head of Export and Import
Expected income
₹47,000 – ₹2,16,000 per month
These figures are indicative and subject to change.
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Commerce, Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to leading.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Vanitha Narayanan — A senior global executive and board leader with a successful track record spanning three decades. In 2020, Vanitha retired after a successful career at IBM where she held multiple key roles leading large businesses in the U.S., Asia-Pacific and South Asia. She was responsible for all of IBM's sales, marketing, services, global delivery operations and government relations in the South Asia region. Vanitha has a reputation for transforming businesses with an extraordinary client focus and passion for continuous learning.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 229 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.ambitionbox.com/profile/manager-international-business-salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.