International Business Management
Algonquin College has partnered with CDI College, a private career college located in the Greater Toronto Area to deliver this program to international students at their campus in Mississauga, Ontario.
- Enjoy a more personalized learning environment with our small classes
- Benefit from supportive and experienced faculty who are active in their industry
- Gain the latest and best industry-specific knowledge and skills to be career-ready upon graduation
Program Availability and Schedule
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Spring 2024
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Spring 2025
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Students who complete their Algonquin College program of study through CDI College will graduate with an Algonquin College credential.
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Overview
Algonquin College has partnered with CDI College, a private career college located in the Greater Toronto Area to deliver this program to international students at their campus in Mississauga, Ontario.
Students who complete their Algonquin College program of study through CDI College will graduate with an Algonquin College credential.
Pursue a career in today`s global marketplace.
In this one-year International Business Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate, you develop the skills needed to manage international business activities and expand global networks. Governments and corporations know that international business is essential for economic development, and understand that well trained international business management professionals are needed to manage that growth. Professionals in this domain conduct international activities such as market research, negotiations, financing and developing large infrastructure projects.
Build your business management skills through real world examples and case studies. Learn the components of international trade from developing international business plans, conducting feasibility studies, to mastering the intricacies of transaction operations such as preparing export and import documents. Formulate culturally appropriate business strategies while securely navigating trade logistics across the globe.
Upon graduation, you meet the academic requirements for application to the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation granted by the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). One year of relevant work experience is also required to qualify for this designation. Graduates can operate their own businesses or find employment in a wide range of international fields, including:
- government agencies and departments
- e-commerce
- banking
- financial services
- logistics
- supply chain management
- marketing
- sales
- management consulting
- entrepreneurship
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Have a strong work ethic.
- Are interested in foreign cultures and globalization.
- Are inquisitive and analytical.
- Are planners and enjoy executing the plan.
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Possess strong organizational skills and are detail oriented.
- Work well under tight time constraints.
- Are energetic and motivated to lead.
Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided with a CDI email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
Code:
COM1100Z
Course Name:
Communications/Technologies
Course Description:
Effective communication is key to any interaction. A significant amount of information is exchanged between project participants, stakeholde... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ECO1100Z
Course Name:
International Economics and Global Issues
Course Description:
From the economic and geographic point of view, the world is currently in a state of flux. World monetary and financial systems are becoming... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT1101Z
Course Name:
Global Business Environment
Course Description:
The context in which international trade takes place, as well as the opportunities and challenges it presents for business, have changed dra... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT1103Z
Course Name:
International Market Entry Strategies
Course Description:
Implementation of market entry strategies requires management of both direct and indirect exports. To ensure the success of new internationa... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
MGT1104Z
Course Name:
Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
Course Description:
Using cutting-edge assessment of critical issues in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR), students evaluate the ethical challe... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT1118Z
Course Name:
Feasibility of International Trade
Course Description:
Students examine the critical steps and decisions needed to determine the feasibility of international operations and potential target marke... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
FIN1200Z
Course Name:
International Trade Finance
Course Description:
Non-payment, currency exchange fluctuations, political instability and force de majeure events are integral considerations in the field of i... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT1201Z
Course Name:
International Project Management and Leadership
Course Description:
International businesses are turning to project management strategies to meet and achieve their strategic and operational goals. Students le... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT1211Z
Course Name:
Development of Products and Services for Global Markets
Course Description:
Students learn that products and services sold or traded internationally may require modification. Students examine differences in regulator... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT1212Z
Course Name:
Global Value Chain
Course Description:
Students examine aspects of the primary activities of Distribution and Inventory Management, as well as the supporting activities of Documen... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT1214Z
Course Name:
Mastering International Trade: Strategies and Tactics
Course Description:
The international trade process is highly complex. By completing an international trade transaction, students become familiar with the tools... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
MKT1200Z
Course Name:
International Sales and Marketing
Course Description:
Building on traditional marketing concepts, this course explains how to take a product or service into the global market. Students investiga... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Careers & Pathways
Careers
Graduates have the required skills that may enhance their opportunities in securing employment at a managerial level in public and private sectors globally. The pending CITP designation provides students with a unique opportunity that further enhances their employability.
Pathways
Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Conduct an environmental scan to evaluate the impact of world issues on an organization`s international business opportunities.
- Conduct, evaluate and present market research to support an organization`s international business decision-making.
- Manage the preparation of documents and the application of procedures to support the movement of products and services in the organization`s global supply chain.
- Evaluate the impact of statutory and regulatory compliance on an organization`s integrative trade initiatives.
- Develop and implement strategies to negotiate effectively within various cultural environments and to address the impact of cultural differences on an organization`s integrative trade initiatives.
- Develop and present an international marketing plan, and evaluate sales strategies that support an organization`s integrative trade initiatives.
- Identify and interpret relevant international financial documents, and evaluate financial strategies that support an organization`s integrative trade initiatives.
- Analyze the impact of an organization`s integrative trade initiatives on its human resources management strategies, policies, and practices.
- Develop and present an international business plan.
- Manage the implementation and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles.
- Recommend strategies to support principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics associated with an organization`s integrative trade initiatives and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Select and apply current technologies to support an organization`s integrative trade initiatives.
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Tuition & Fees
Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.
2023/2024 Academic Year
Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator
Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro
Fees are subject to change.
Supplies can be purchased through CDI College.
Admissions Requirements
Program Eligibility
- Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent.
- It is strongly recommended that applicants have a foundation in marketing or some business-related work experience.
- Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
- IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.
Application Information
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Program Code 1306X01FXA
International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/
For further information on the admissions process, contact:
Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
Additional Information
Program Resources
There is a strong practical component to this program and participation in class discussions and case analysis is essential for success.
For more information, please email ACsupport@cdicollege.ca.
For more information regarding the FITT certification, please refer to the FITT website at www.fittfortrade.com.