The field of International Business encompasses a variety of disciplines including finance, sales, marketing and human resources. Consequently, Business Administration – International Business program graduates will be prepared to perform in a variety of specialized areas such as international market entry and distribution, international trade management, international negotiation and trade research, international marketing, international trade finance, planning, logistics, legal aspects of international trade and other functions related to business in general and international business in particular. Graduates of this program will have demonstrated their knowledge, skills and abilities related to international business, and will have prepared for careers that include negotiators, freight forwarders, logistics and marketing.
You will learn about:
documents and procedures supporting the movement of products and services in a global supply chain
statutory and regulatory compliance
international payment instruments and options
foreign exchange strategies
human resource strategies in an international operation
Accredited Partnership with FITT
George Brown College has partnered with FITT (Forum for International Trade Training) to offer the FITTskills program. FITT is an international trade training and professional certification body. As the only organization of its kind in the world, FITT sets the standards and designs the training programs leading to the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation. FITT’s quality training programs impart knowledge and practical skills that provide a competitive advantage to trade practitioners and elevate their position in world markets.
Code: B161
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SEMESTER 1
semester courses
BUS 1038, Business Concepts, NONE
COMM 1007, College English, NONE
COMP 1010, Business Computer Applications I, NONE
HRM 1008, Fundamentals of HR Management, NONE
MARK 1020, Principles of Marketing, NONE
MATH 1008, Math for Business & Management I, NONE
SEMESTER 2
semester courses
ACCT 1036, Principles of Accounting, NONE
BUS 1040, Project Management, NONE
COMM 1034, Professional Communications I, COMM1007
COMP 1115, Business Computer Applications II, COMP1010
MATH 1095, Math for Business & Management II, MATH 1008
PSY 1129, Organizational Behaviour, NONE
SEMESTER 3
semester courses
ECON 1032, Macroeconomics, NONE
MARK 1002, Professional Selling, MARK1020
MGMT 1035, Global Trade Assessment, MARK1020
MGMT 4009, Operations Management, MATH 1095
STAT 1012, Business Statistics, MATH 1095
GHUM 1087, Successful Social Relations, NONE
BUS 1000, Work Experience Prep Course *, COMM1007& 3.0 GPA
* This course is mandatory only for students taking the Work Experience Option (B161)
SEMESTER 4
semester courses
ACCT 2031, Managerial Accounting, ACCT1036
BUS 1041, Small Business Management, BUS1038
BUS 1044, Business Law, NONE
BUS 1055, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, MGMT 4009 & COMP 1115
BUS 3012, Intro. To Freight Forwarding I, MGMT 1035 or MGMT 1018
STS 1037, Career Planning & Development, NONE
Select One General Education Elective
SEMESTER 5
semester courses
MGMT 1020, Management Decision Making, MGMT 4009 & ACCT 2031
MGMT 2041, International Sales and Marketing, MARK1002
MGMT 2042, International Market Entry Strategies, BUS1038
MGMT 3008, International Trade Finance, MGMT 1035
MGMT 2043, International Supply Chain Management, BUS1055
Select One General Education Elective
SEMESTER 6
semester courses
MGMT 3006, Strategic Analysis, MGMT 1020 & COMM 1034
MGMT 2029, International Trade Management, MGMT 2041
BUS 3013, Intro. To Freight Forwarding II, BUS3012
Select Two Business Elective
Select One General Education Elective
General Education Electives
Electives
BUSINESS ELECTIVES (SEMESTER FIVE AND SIX):
Elective courses
CMMK 1114, Business Research & Report Writing, COMM 1034
CMMK 1127, The Business Media in Canada, COMM 1034
COMP 1113, Principles of E-Business, COMP 1010
MARK 2053, Negotiation Skills, NONE
MARK 3007, Services Marketing, MARK 2049 - Removed
MARK 2049, Principles of Marketing II, Mark 1020 - Removed
MGMT 2037, Retail Management, MARK 2049
MGMT 2036, Customer Service, MARK 1020
MGMT 3014, Field Based Advanced Coaching, HRM 2027 and by interview only - Added
MGMT 3015, Quality Improvement through Lean/six Sigma, NONE - Added
HRM 2027, Coaching for Effective Performance Management, HRM 1008
ECON 1021, Environmental Economics, ECON 1031 or ECON 1032 or ECON 1034. ECON 1034
CMMK 1156, Talking Business, COMM 1034
BUS 3010, Introduction to Customs I, MGMT 1018 or MGMT1035 - Added
BUS 3011, Introduction to Customs II, BUS 3010 - Added
BUS 3015, Applied Business Planning, MARK 1020, ACCT 2031, MATH 1008 & HRM 1008
The world is now considered a global marketplace with organizations continually seeking opportunities to expand operations across national borders. Organizations across all industries including law firms, consulting firms and manufacturers of both goods and services cater to an international clientele. Potential positions may include:
Forecasting and Replenishment Analyst
Merchandise Assistant
Purchasing Assistant
Purchasing Coordinator
Logistics Coordinator
Mandatory Health Insurance
$743.99 for one-year coverage (Sept-August)
$508.83 for 8 months coverage (Jan-August)
$273.29 for 4 months coverage (May-August)
