Bachelor of Applied Business (International Commerce and Global Development)
Bachelor Degree

Bachelor of Applied Business

(International Commerce
and Global Development)

Four Years | Bachelor Degree
Program Code 6002
Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus

This program is filled with excellent opportunities domestically and internationally. It equips us with not only academic knowledge, but also with real-life experience as well.

Christine Whaling, program graduate



Career Opportunities

Globalization of the world economy is yielding a growing array of career opportunities for skilled, globally minded individuals. This program will equip you for success as an international commerce practitioner or trans-national manager in the public or private sector; or as a manager, project officer or development officer in international development.

Employment available in:

  • Foreign trade and investment accounting
  • International and regional development
  • Financial services
  • Law and regulation
  • Logistics
  • Marketing
  • Operations management
  • Sales and procurement
  • Market access and trade promotion

 

The NC Difference

  • Niagara is located near one of the world’s busiest international frontiers
  • Program Outline includes a co-op work term and optional “study abroad” component
  • Opportunity to participate in overseas co-ops and applied research
  • Program emphasizes global development, strategic and ethical issues
  • Faculty members have diverse areas of expertise with practical international business experience
  • Opportunity to qualify for National FITT (Forum for International Trade Training) sponsored International Trade Diploma
  • Completion of all educational requirements for the CITP (Certified International Trade Professional) designation

FITT

Niagara College has partnered with FITT (Forum for International Trade training) to offer the FITTskills program.

To learn more about the FITTskills program download the PDF.


Testimonials and Profiles

"The program teaches skills and knowledge required in international business. It emphasizes global development, strategic management and ethical considerations."

Dr. Dawit Eshetu, Co-ordinator

"This program equips students with the skills, knowledge and experience required for a successful career in global commerce, development and trade."

David Pastirik, professor
Bachelor of Applied Business
(International Commerce and Global Development)


Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including the following required courses:
  • English - Grade 12 (U), or equivalent (minimum 60%).
  • Five additional Grade 12 (U) or (M) level courses in any field of study.
  • An overall average of 65% in the six required Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses.

Recommended Courses and/or Recommended Skills
(Not Required for Admission):

  • Mathematics - any Grade 12 (C) or (U).

Selection & Ranking Process:

  • For competitive programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places), selection will be based on the highest senior level final grade available at the time of ranking.
  • Mid-term grades are not used for ranking purposes.
  • Final applicant selection will be based on academic performance in required courses.
  • Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.

Note:

  • Secondary School grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered.

Transportation:

  • Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete work placement requirements. Niagara cannot guarantee placements that are readily accessible by public transportation. Students are responsible for all costs connected with such transportation.

Niagara College has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting October 17, 2008. Niagara College shall ensure that all students admitted to the above named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.

Educational Pathways

Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.

General Information
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For information, inquiries or frequently asked questions, please askNC or email the InfoCentre at info@niagaracollege.ca.

Tours

For more information please contact the InfoCentre.

Welland: 905-735-2211, ext. 7559
NOTL: 905-641-2252, ext. 4208

We look forward to meeting you!

Students in this program can gain real world skills through applied research projects.

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Program Information

Term One
BACC9101Financial Accounting3
BCOM9105Business Communications3
BICG9102Concepts of International Trade3
BMKT9103Principles of Marketing3
BPCS9104Business Computer Applications3
 Language Elective
(1 required)		3
Term Two
BETC9201Ethical Reasoning Skills3
BICG9202Market Entry and Distribution3
BMAT9204Statical Research Concepts3
BMGT9203Management Theories and Practice3
BRDV9206Issues in Global Development I3
 Language Elective
(1 required)		3
Term Three
BACC9301Financial Concepts3
BCOM9302Proposal and Report Writing3
BICG9303International Market Research3
BPCS9205Electronic Analysis and Reporting3
 Language Elective
(1 required)		3
 Liberal Studies Elective
(1 required)		3
Term Four
BECN9401Concepts of Microeconomics3
BETC9402Ethical Decision Making3
BICG9403International Trade Finance3
BOPS9404Supply Chain Management3
BRDV9405Issues in Global Development II3
 Language Elective
(1 required)		3
Term Five (Co-op: May to August)
COOP9403Co-op Work Placement I3
Term Six
BACC9501Managerial Accounting3
BICG9502Global Logistics Management3
BICG9503International Marketing Strategies3
BOPS9504Organizational Behaviour3
BPCS9304Database Management3
 Liberal Studies Elective
(1 required)		3
Term Seven
BECN9601Concepts of Macroeconomics3
BETC9602Corporate Social Responsibility3
BICG9603Legal Issues of International Trade3
BICG9604International Trade Management3
BRDV9605Global Project Development3
 Liberal Studies Elective
(1 required)		3
Term Eight
BHRM9701Human Resources Management3
BICG9702International Business Management3
BICG9703Issues in Global Marketing3
BNTR9704Global Entrepreneurship3
BPCS9705E-Commerce Applications3
 Liberal Studies Elective
(1 required)		3
Term Nine
BECN9801International Economics3
BETC9802Ethics in the Global Economy3
BHRM9803Arbitration and Negotiation Techniques3
BICG9804Cultural Aspects of Global Trade3
BICG9805Global Strategic Management3
BRDV9806International Non-Governmental Organization Management Issues3

 

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