International Business Archives | Blog | EU Business School EU Blog Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:27:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 What Skills Do You Need for a Career in International Business? https://www.euruni.edu/blog/what-skills-do-you-need-for-a-career-in-international-business/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=31331 You need more than “hard skills” to succeed in an international business management role. In addition to your degree, and perhaps some knowledge of a second language (which is invaluable in this context), you need to be communicative, flexible, motivated, and empathetic. These are considered “soft skills”, because they are non-technical, based on attitude and how you relate to people rather than specific skills you learn in a classroom. International businesspeople need the right balance of both in order to survive the volatile, uncertain, and complex environment that is the global recruitment market. The challenges you will face as part […]

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]]> Insights From Steve Davis, Senior Strategic Advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation https://www.euruni.edu/blog/steve-davis-bill-melinda-gates-foundation/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:27:44 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=30280 Steve Davis, Senior Strategic Advisor and Interim CEO of China at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, joined us for an insightful Learning from Leaders session in February 2021.  Distinguished Fellow at the World Economic Forum and professor of social innovation at Stanford University, Steve recently published the book “Undercurrents: Channeling Outrage to Spark Practical Activism” highlighting how to capitalize on global trends to instigate and encourage change across the world. In an hour-long deep-dive discussion with Peter Vanham, Steve offered insights into practical activism, the pros and cons of technological development and the effectiveness of public-private collaboration, based on […]

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]]> EU Alumnus Abubakr Alkaf, Creative Director at D Concept Agency https://www.euruni.edu/blog/eu-alumnus-abubakr/ Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:22:00 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=29937 Bakry studied an MBA in International Business at EU Business School’s Barcelona campus. Originally from Yemen, Abubakr now lives in Saudi Arabia. He has also lived in Spain, the U.S.A. and Holland. Outside of work he enjoys practicing sports as part of his daily routine. When in need of a creative outlet, Abubakr enjoys painting and being in nature. We spoke to Abubakr about his career journey, his role at D Concept Design Agency, and asked his advice for students and graduates hoping to follow a similar path. Why did you decide to do an MBA at EU Business School? […]

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]]> EU Alumnus Hidayat Heydarov, Data Scientist and Product Owner at Mercedes-Benz.io https://www.euruni.edu/blog/eu-alumnus-hidayat-heydarov-mercedes-benz-io/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:11:39 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=28642 EU alumnus Hidayat Heydarov works at Mercedes-Benz.io as a data scientist and product owner. Hidayat graduated with a BA in International Business from EU Business School’s Munich campus in 2015. He then pursued a master’s in economics and politics from the University of Freiburg. Originally from Azerbaijan, Hidayat now lives and works in Berlin, Germany. He speaks Azerbaijani, English, German, Russian and Turkish. During his very-limited free time he likes to play music and write.   Hidayat spoke to us about his career and working with data at Daimler and then Mercedes-Benz.io.  What path did you take to reach your current role?   My time at EU was focused on international business. I then did the dual program with the University of Derby, focusing on […]

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]]> Is Multilateralism Dead? https://www.euruni.edu/blog/multilateralism-dead/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:49:21 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=28303 Source: ON Research Current global events, compounded by the recent COVID-19 crisis, have raised many criticisms and questions regarding the functioning of our international system. The United Nations System, as well as the multilateral world order, has been in the spotlight with concerns regarding the efficacy and relevance of our current global governance. ON Research, the research platform of EU Business School, had the opportunity to discuss these and various other important questions with Matthew Wilson, Chief Adviser & Chef de Cabinet, Office of the Executive Director, International Trade Centre.  Multilateralism is its own greatest threat and its own best advocate, what is its core defining principle […]

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]]> Insights From People and Places Leading the Way in Sustainability https://www.euruni.edu/blog/insights-sustainability/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:42:31 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=28228 Sustainable Development has been defined by the United Nations as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. To safeguard our planet this approach must be adopted across industries.  Not only that, but ever-increasing numbers of consumers expect brands to solve the challenges facing our world as well as supply the products and experiences they want and need. Students and entrepreneurs who hope to flourish should seek opportunities to solve environmental or social challenges when building their businesses.  Here, we consider the success of three approaches taken in three of the most polluting industries and reflect on the lessons we can learn from the achievements of each.   Sustainable Fashion  The fashion industry causes damage to the earth at every stage. […]

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]]> EU Alumni: Ewa Jania https://www.euruni.edu/blog/eu-alumna-of-the-month-ewa-jania/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=22425 A proven performer in the food production industry, Polish EU alumna Ewa Jania has all the ingredients to rise to the top. Pragmatic and hardworking, with excellent communication skills, Ewa has used the knowledge and experience gained during her studies at EU to progress in her career. She now works in project management and biscuits innovation at Mondelez. Ewa spoke to us about the principles she learned while studying an MBA at EU and the key attributes needed to be successful in business. Food for thought Studying an MBA at EU gave me the opportunity to work in various departments in Mondelez (formerly Kraft Foods). I was able to use the knowledge […]

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]]> Meet Our Online Campus Faculty: Konstantinos Biginas https://www.euruni.edu/blog/meet-online-campus-faculty-konstantinos-biginas/ Tue, 04 Apr 2017 08:03:59 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=20410 The education level of an institution depends not only on the content being taught but also on how it is taught. EU Online campus human resources management lecturer, Konstantinos Biginas, is a firm believer in meaningful interaction between students and teachers. If delivered well, online education is for everyone. It provides a richer and more interactive classroom, allows students to develop a set of sophisticated virtual communication skills and utilizes the power of multimedia to help everyone remember what they learn! Biginas studied economics at Staffordshire University and a few years later completed a master’s in international marketing management at the […]

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