International Business and Sustainability King Stage Business School

Overview

On completion of this International Business and Sustainability programme from King Stage Business School, you will have gained a clear understanding of the part business plays in identifying and managing the challenges of sustainability. You will identify and review the key stakeholders and the role they play in the organisation to guarantee the successful production of a sustainable business model.You will be able to define sustainability and apply your knowledge to a range of actual issues within the workplace. You will gain a clear understanding of the theories of sustainability in the international business environment and be able to link this back to the basic factors that shape the prospects for sustainability such as market forces and key environmental issues.

You will understand the key concepts, definitions and theories of international business and be able to identify and use the correct analytical tools available to evaluate an organisation’s involvement in the international business environment. You will have a basic understanding of foreign trade and investment and the impact this has on the businesses taking into consideration any ethical implications.

This International Business and Sustainability course will allow you to help organisations solve any issues and provide advice on growing revenues and improving business performance through ethical and sustainable strategic decisions. 

Career

The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023 has recently unveiled fresh LinkedIn data, indicating that the recruitment of individuals for environmentally focused positions has consistently exceeded the global hiring rate for four consecutive years. In today’s increasingly competitive job market, green jobs have emerged as a reliable option, with professions such as sustainability analysts, sustainability specialists, and sustainability managers consistently making appearances on LinkedIn’s globally recognized lists of rapidly expanding job roles over the past four years.

Roles after completion of the International Business and Sustainability programme:

• Management Analyst/Consultant
• CSR officer
• Sustainability specialist
• Sales Manager
• International Trader
• Financial Controller
• Business Development Manager
• Mediator/Arbitrator
• Marketing Executive
• Supply Chain Manager
• External Auditor

• Sustainability analyst

Trip to Shanghai (China)

China’s economy became the only major economy to report positive GDP growth in 2020. In 2021, the country is changed its domestic industrial structure to bring potential opportunities, including new technological revolutions and new energy sources. 

During the programme, you will travel to Shanghai to learn about China’s economy and how the country succeeded to develop a strong place in the global trade sphere. You will have the opportunity to explore the city, work on a project, visit companies, attend trade fairs and conferences.

Impact Paid Internship

With the ‘impact internship’ students will have the opportunity to complete a paid placement within a company. 

This will allow you to work full-time in an organisation of your choice. The internship will last 6 months for a minimum of 25 hours a week.

This is your chance to gain experience alongside your studies, earn credits for your achievements, and stand out on the job market. At the end of your placement, you will have to write a report.