About this program

  • Credential Awarded: 1 Year Graduate Certificate
  • Campus: Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • Code: 0447 P0447
  • Delivery Length: 1 Year
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Overview

Are you a global thinker interested in expanding your knowledge of international business practices?

As an International Business Management graduate, you will be prepared to dive into the challenges of doing business in international markets. This program provides students with the theories and practices associated with quantitative decision-making and strategic development in an international context.

Highlights
  • Proximity to one of the world’s busiest international borders provides high-value experiential learning opportunities in the international commerce arena.

  • Hands-on learning.

  • Faculty members have diverse international business experience.

  • Designed to compliment prior education in various fields.

Career Opportunities
  • Customs broker
  • Distribution and logistics administrator
  • Foreign trade consultant/specialist
  • Import/export manager
  • International banker
  • International marketing and sales associate
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Courses

Important

Please be advised that the curriculum you have selected is for a past or future term. The remaining information on this website is reflective of the most recent intake term, unless stated otherwise.

Term one (2024 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
BICG9102 Concepts of International Trade 3
BICG9303 International Market Research 3
BICG9403 International Trade Finance 3
BICG9202 Market Entry and Distribution 3
BUSN9110 Business Principles 3
INTL9155 Leadership and Ethics 4
Term two (2025 Winter)
Code Course Name Credits
BICG9502 Global Logistics Management 3
BICG9503 International Marketing Strategies 3
BICG9603 Legal Issues of International Trade 3
INTL9750 Trade Aspects of International Geography I 3
INTL9760 Applied Research in International Trade Management 6
MGMT9700 Principles of Human Resource Management 3
Learning Outcomes Term: 1244
  1. conduct an environmental scan to evaluate the impact of world issues on an organization's international business opportunities.

  2. conduct, evaluate and present market research to support an organization's international business decision-making.

  3. 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.

  4. evaluate the impact of statutory and regulatory compliance on an organization's integrative trade initiatives.

  5. 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.

  6. develop and present an international marketing plan, and evaluate sales strategies that support an organization's integrative trade initiatives.

  7. identify and interpret relevant international financial documents, and evaluate financial strategies that support an organization's integrative trade initiatives.

  8. analyze the impact of an organization's integrative trade initiatives on its human resources management strategies, policies, and practices.

  9. develop and present an international business plan.

  10. manage the implementation and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles

  11. recommend strategies to support principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibilities and ethics associated with an organization's integrative trade initiatives and evaluate their effectiveness.

  12. select and apply current technologies to support an organization's integrative trade initiatives.

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree and
  • Proof of English proficiency
Selection and Ranking

Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.

Learn more about admission decisions.

Note

Most private college courses and/or credentials are not acceptable as admission requirements for Niagara College programs.

Please contact the Admissions office at [email protected] for assistance.

Program Requirements
Transportation
  • Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete program requirements which may not be readily accessible by public transportation.
  • Program requirements could include co-ops, placements, volunteer requirements, practical labs, field projects, assignments, clinicals, or any other off-campus visits required as part of the program’s curriculum.
Computer Requirements

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have a Microsoft Windows-based desktop or laptop that meets or exceeds the following general requirements:

  • A desktop or laptop running on an updated Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows 11 recommended).
  • Minimum 256GB SSD storage and 8 GB memory (note that 16 GB memory is strongly recommended).
  • An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone, and speaker system.
  • Reliable internet connectivity with Broadband capabilities. A minimum download speed of 10 – 50 Mbps is recommended.

Niagara College may not be able to provide support for systems different than the above specifications as provided software may not operate properly. Academic software for your courses will be made available for download and remote use. Access will also be provided to remote high performance computer labs if software downloads are not feasible.

Note: We do not provide support for Chromebooks or Apple products. (learn more)

Computer/technology requirements may be subject to change without notice.

All costs associated with program requirements are the responsibility of the student.

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Availability

Domestic Applicants Apply
International Applicants Apply
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Eligible applications will be placed on a waiting list

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No longer offered this term

The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.

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Pathways

Explore your pathway options What are pathways? for the International Business Management program below.

  • From NC to
    Columbia Southern University Master of Arts Business Administration-General United States
  • From NC to
    Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) FITTskills Program Canada
  • From NC to
    University Canada West Master of Business Administration Canada
  • From NC to
    University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) Master of Management Canada
Did you know?

Applicants with previous postsecondary education will be assessed for transfer credits upon receipt of an official transcript from their previous institution. There is no fee for this service.

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Tuition

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I chose this program because I needed one that would build on all of my past skills and experience. Niagara College is my first step to accomplish the ‘Canadian dream.’

Jorge Moncayo, program graduate
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