Business - International Business
Post Secondary

Business - International Business

Two Years | Ontario College Diploma
Program Code 0448
Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus

The professors in the International Business program all have extensive experience in the field, and this has added value to the classroom content and complemented the classroom studies perfectly.

Tony Cardone, Business -
International Business graduate



Career Opportunities

Join the exciting world of international business.
Expand your horizons and prepare for a vast array
of career opportunities around the world.

Graduates may take business positions in:

  • Customs brokerage
  • Distribution and logistics
  • Freight forwarders
  • Government agencies
  • Import/export corporations
  • International trade agent
  • Marketing
  • Multinational and transnational manufacturers
  • Purchasing
  • Research
  • Sales
  • Trading houses
  • Transportation
  • Consulting Firms
  • Financial Services
  • Educational institutions

The NC Difference

  • 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 certification through the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), 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
  • Only college in Ontario with such a broad range of International Business programs, 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

"I chose Niagara because friends spoke highly of the school and the International Business program. Also, the class sizes and the school location were appealing to me. The teachers, staff and coordinators are all professional and have the abilities to understand students and help them achieve their goals."

Pat Sage,
Business - International Business, student

"Deciding on the International Business Program was the best decision for my career. The international business education being taught has already shown that a world of opportunity awaits. The challenges put forth enhance one's ability to take this knowledge into the new business world. I can hardly wait to use my new skills while working in the world of International Business."

Stephen Taylor,
Business - International Business, student


Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, 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
ACCT1198Financial Accounting Concepts3
BUSN1100Business Student Success1
COMM1133Writing Strategies3
ECON1441Macro Economics3
INTL1100Fundamentals of International Trade3
MICR1483Computer Applications2
MKTG1301Principles of Marketing3
Term Two
ENTR1123The Entrepreneur3
INTL1211International Market Research3
INTL1410International Trade Logistics3
INTL1420Market Entry Strategies3
MATH1206Mathematics of Finance3
MICR1583Spreadsheet Applications3
Term Three
BUSN1247Business Ethics3
BUSN1422E-Business3
COMM1450Writing for Business Professionals3
INTL1310International Marketing3
INTL1320International Trade Finance3
 General Education Elective
(1 required)		3
Term Four
INTL1330International Communications and Protocol3
INTL1510International Trade Legal Issues3
INTL1540Economic Geography I3
INTL1610Managing the Export Process3
MGMT1314Enterprise Resource Planning3
 General Education Elective
(1 required)		3

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