JOB

Business graduate

Most business graduates do specialist or managerial work related to the operation of companies and institutions. The work of business graduates involves most anything that can be useful in business and various areas of the economy; in the establishment and operation of companies, finance, strategy, sales and marketing, production and accounting. Business graduate is a legally protected job title.

As a business graduate, you could work in either the private or public sector.

Main tasks
  • research, analysis and advice on business issues
  • planning, financing and introducing new products and services
  • public relations and information dissemination
  • buying, selling and advising on securities and foreign currency
  • assessing market developments for business and investment
  • providing advice on loan terms
  • obtaining, analyzing and providing information on the financial market
Competence requirements

Business graduates need to know the main theories and concepts of the industry and know the basics of search and information technology. Critical and independent thinking and working methods are beneficial traits in the job, as well as being able to work methodically and according to a given plan. It is important to be able to search for information, analyze it and evaluate its reliability and usefulness.

 
Study

Business administration is a three-year university study program that ends with a BS degree. is taught at the University of IcelandReykjavík University, the University of Akureyri and Bifröst University. Diploma, master’s and doctoral studies are also available.

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