Interview with Jose Antonio Arrabal, CEO of the Business Training Company
Jose Antonio Arrabal is the CEO of the Business Training Company, one of the few business schools that strongly emphasizes training in international trade. Its strategy is based on meeting the labor demands of companies in emerging or rapidly expanding sectors, in order to fill new and future job opportunities. We spoke with him about his Master's program in International Relations and Foreign Trade, in particular, and about business schools and international trade in general.
What is the content of the Master's Degree in International Relations and Foreign Trade?
Globalization and the new world order, the new possibilities offered by technologies, and the increase in the number of states are transforming the international security system, the economy, politics, culture, and, undoubtedly, international relations. Access to and participation in these spheres requires not only knowledge but also the ability to analyze the international scene and its trade relations. This global perspective, in addition to enriching each person's cultural background, offers enormous opportunities for those already working in or aspiring to enter the world of International Relations. If we combine this training with the study and analysis of the main instruments of international trade as an engine of economic development, the result for students of the Business Training Company who have completed the Master's in International Relations will be a professional prepared to enter, with full confidence, this new society born from interaction and, undoubtedly, a global job market that increasingly demands professionals with training and experience in foreign markets. This Master's program provides students with a team of professors, expert professionals with extensive practical experience, and state-of-the-art resources. Practical and interactive methodology; job placement service; prestige of a course, one of the few taught in Madrid in its specialty and with a history that allows us to affirm that many professionals have seen a promising career future opened up thanks to it.
The professor will begin the course by imparting to the students the essential knowledge base of the fields of study. To this end, in addition to providing relevant explanations, the professor will distribute extensive documentation. Furthermore, and most importantly, the professor will encourage two types of activities: discussions on the major themes of International Relations and International Trade; and the resolution of practical case studies, individually or in teams.
It has been taught since 1995, with two annual sessions; this year is its 24th edition.
What is the student profile?
University graduates with an international vocation, young people who have lived an experience abroad (such as Erasmus), young people with an aptitude for languages and curious about the global world, eager to share experiences with different people and cultures.
How many students do you have per Master's program?
Each class consists of 25 students, of which around 20% are foreigners, mainly from England and France, a percentage that increases from one class to the next.
What are the career opportunities available after completing this program?
From NGOs to international consulting firms, international departments of large companies or official bodies; it also provides the necessary training to access tests to obtain scholarships and internships in important institutions.
Why study this Master's degree at the Training Company?
This Master's program equips you with the professional and interpersonal skills to lead international projects. We can guarantee all our students an employment contract of at least one year, where you will lead the company's internationalization project, culminating in its practical implementation. Our primary function is not simply to impart knowledge; we impart know-how, something participants seek: the ability to be proactive from day one in the business world. Furthermore, it is the only postgraduate program in its sector that guarantees entry into the workforce. And I emphasize, this entry will have a clear objective: to lead an internationalization project.
What characteristics should a professional possess who wants to dedicate themselves to international affairs?
Ideals, courage, will to overcome and win, perseverance, sensitivity and curiosity, along with a great critical spirit and dynamism.
Does the future lie in internationalization?
If a company wants to survive in a global and competitive environment, it has no choice but to invest in internationalization. This importance will increase as the application of new technologies and new business models, primarily e-commerce, becomes more widespread and intensified.
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