Business Administration - International Business

Post Secondary

Business Administration - International Business

Three Years |
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Program Code 0401
Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus

Niagara College has allowed me to set higher goals for myself. I am very happy with what I have achieved during my time at Niagara and I will always be thankful for the guidance I was given from my teachers along the way.

Madison Garvie,
Business Administration -
International Business graduate



Career Opportunities

Business drives the world economy, and international business training puts you in the driver's seat!

This program opens doors in many fields - for example:

  • Customs brokerage
  • Distribution and logistics
  • Freight forwarders
  • Government agencies and departments
  • Import/export corporations
  • International trade promotion and development
  • Sales and marketing
  • Multinational and transnational manufacturers
  • Purchasing/procurement
  • Research
  • Sales
  • Transportation
  • Trading houses
  • Consulting firms
  • Financial services
  • Educational institutions
  • International NGOs

The NC Difference

  • Niagara is a dynamic player in the international commerce arena
  • Niagara's border frontier is one of the busiest international crossing points in the world
  • Students gain broad-based business skills that compete on a global basis
  • Program emphasizes real-world application of business theories
  • Graduates can qualify for national FITT certification, recognition by the International Association of Trade Training Organizations, and completion of all educational requirements for the Certified International Trade Professional designation
  • Faculty members have diverse areas of expertise with practical international business experience
  • The broadest range of International Business programs in Ontario, including degree and graduate certificate programs
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

"Niagara College has opened a world of opportunities to me. The experience in this college and program will change my life."

Jennifer Mann, Business Administration - International Business graduate

 


Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older as of the first day of classes, with no OSSD or equivalent (Mature Student) including the following required courses:
    • English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.

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

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

Selection and 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.
  • Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.

Note:

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

 

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
BUSN1100Business Student Success1
COMM1133Writing Strategies3
INTL1100Fundamentals of International Trade3
MICR1483Computer Applications2
MKTG1301Principles of Marketing3
OPER1401Operations Management I3
PERS1301Human Resources Management3
Term Two
ACCT1198Financial Accounting Concepts3
COMM1340Business Communications3
ECON1441Macro Economics3
ENTR1123The Entrepreneur3
MATH1206Mathematics of Finance3
MICR1583Spreadsheet Applications3
Term Three
COMM1445Business Reports3
INTL1211International Market Research3
INTL1420Market Entry Strategies3
MATH1310Statistical Concepts3
MGMT1141Organizational Behaviour3
 General Education Elective
(1 required)		3
Term Four
BUSN1247Business Ethics3
INTL1310International Marketing3
INTL1320International Trade Finance3
INTL1330International Communications and Protocol3
INTL1410International Trade Logistics3
MGMT1314Enterprise Resource Planning3
 General Education Elective
(1 required)		3
Term Five
BUSN1170Applied Research Methods3
INTL1510International Trade Legal Issues3
INTL1540Economic Geography I3
MICR1422Introduction to E-Business3
 Two Business Electives6
Term Six
ACCT1300Managerial Accounting3
BUSN1270Applied Reseach Project II3
ECON1141Micro Economics3
INTL1610Managing the Export Process3
INTL1630International Social Responsibility3
MGMT1501Integrated Strategic Management3

January Start Students

Students who begin the program in January 2013 complete Term 2 of the program during the Spring Term beginning in May 2013 and running into summer months.

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