About the course

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.

　　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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: CA$28,326

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Kitchener
Spring (May), 2024	Kitchener
Fall (September), 2024	Kitchener
Winter (January), 2025	Kitchener
Spring (May), 2025	Kitchener
Fall (September), 2025	Kitchener
Winter (January), 2026	Kitchener
Spring (May), 2026	Kitchener

　　

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