Business - International Business
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Kitchener |
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Type | Diploma, College |
Nominal duration | 2 years |
Study language | English |
Course code | 1479 |
Tuition fee | CA$17,700 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$13,750), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English For direct admission, you must be from an English-speaking country or, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
International trade and investment are critical to the Canadian economy. If you are interested in how Canadian businesses are increasingly getting involved in integrative trade initiatives that take place across time zones, languages, cultures and currencies, this might be the right program for you.
As a graduate, you will earn an Ontario College Diploma and will have acquired specialized knowledge and skills in international business, which will allow you to carry out international business functions in today’s global marketplace.
In this program, you will demonstrate achievement of vocational learning outcomes which relate to both business in general and international business in particular. Upon successful completion, you will be prepared to carry out a variety of business functions in the global marketplace, assume entry-level positions in sales, risk management, marketing, business planning, compliance and research. You will be able to apply communication, networking, and teamwork skills to support integrative trade initiatives. This program will provide you with an opportunity to become comfortable with new technologies and understand the importance of integrating them with an organization’s overall mission and objectives. You will be able to prepare documents and follow procedures to support the movement of products and services across international borders and select and implement strategies to deal with cultural differences. One of the goals of this program is to help you understand how business success at the international level is linked to strong corporate sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Career opportunities
Graduates may be employed in a broad range of private and public international business environments, including private organizations, government departments and agencies, regulatory bodies, professional organizations and international non-government organizations (NGOs). They can be employed in many areas including customs brokerage, manufacturing, goods and service exporting and importing, distribution and logistics, supply chain management, compliance, purchasing and procurement, freight forwarding, international trade development, international research, international sales and marketing and international finance administration.
There are opportunities for graduates to pursue further educational or professional qualifications and degree completion. They may also complete an additional year of study to achieve the Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Business Administration.