International Business Management (graduate certificate)

Program Overview

Professionals with knowledge in international business can help organizations understand marketing, law, trade and finance as they apply to the global village we live in. As a professional in this field you may investigate, analyze, administer and manage human, physical and operational resources, as well as complex strategic and practical management issues. In particular, you will gain skills in strategic decision-making, and conducting operational and marketing analysis for business firms on a global scale. Graduates of this program often work on cross-functional and global project teams in order to serve their clients.

Durham College is a Platinum Accredited Partner of the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT – www.FITTforTrade.com). This partnership means that Durham College offers an international business program that has been validated by FITT as meeting their high standard of industry excellence. Students registered in our FITT-accredited program have a direct link to FITT and its full range of global trade credentials.

Graduate certificate

Global

Management

Admission Requirements

Diploma or degree in business or management
Proof of English language proficiency required

A minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be considered
Proof of English language proficiency required

Note: this program has additional recommended requirements. Please visit the Admission Requirements tab for further information.

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
May 2020	Closed	Closed
September 2020	Open	Open
January 2021	Open	Open
May 2021	Open

Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,322 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Business analyst
Business development advisor
Economic and trade advisor
Export development officer
Foreign affairs international trade manager
Import exporter co-ordinator
International business affairs officer
International marketing manager
Logistics manager
Operations manger
Project manager

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Program Details

Durham College is a Platinum Accredited Partner of the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT - www.FITTforTrade.com). This partnership means that Durham College offers an international business program that has been validated by FITT as meeting their high standard of industry excellence. Students registered in our FITT-accredited program have a direct link to FITT and its full range of global trade credentials.

When students successfully complete Durham College’s FITT-accredited program and required assessment(s), not only will they receive credentials from Durham College, but they’ll also automatically receive the FITT Diploma in International Trade for completing the equivalency of all FITTskills courses. Once an individual has achieved the FITT Diploma and completes a minimum of 1 year of practical experience working in international trade, s/he can apply to receive FITT’s Certified International Trade Professional (CITP®|FIBP®) designation. The CITP®|FIBP® stands as a symbol of competency and credibility for global business practitioners. It displays a thorough grasp of international trade processes, an individual’s commitment to global trade, as well as their dedication to ethical business practices and ongoing professional development. The CITP®|FIBP® holder has demonstrated they have achieved the core competencies relevant to international business through skills and knowledge acquisition and industry experience.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific hardware and software requirements for this program click here.

Advances in information and communications technologies are enabling increased global trade and production resulting in a demand for professionals uniquely trained in international business.

This eight-month program is designed for individuals with a degree or diploma or equivalent business experience who would like to add to their credentials while building a solid foundation in international business practices.

Through lectures, applied in-class activities, readings, case analysis and project-based learning, you will increase your knowledge, abilities and skills in the following:

All aspects of international trade management, finance, research and legal
Diverse cultural impacts on international business practices
Global supply chain management and logistics
International business development
International marketing
Market entry modes and distribution
Resources for exporters
Project planning and management, teamwork, report writing, communication and presentation

Admission Requirements

Diploma or degree in business or management
Proof of English language proficiency required

A minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be considered
Proof of English language proficiency required

Applicants whose first language is not English or who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic	International
Tuition	$2,722	$13,322
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,337	$1,812
Program Incidental	$465	$465
Total Fees:	$4,524	$15,599

Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Business analyst
Business development advisor
Economic and trade advisor
Export development officer
Foreign affairs international trade manager
Import exporter co-ordinator
International business affairs officer
International marketing manager
Logistics manager
Operations manger
Project manager

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Accounting firms
Banks
Customs and trade
Financial firms
Government offices
Human resources department
Marketing firms
Operations management

Field Placement Or Capstone Project

In the second semester, you will complete a capstone project designed to demonstrate the command of the international theories and practices taught throughout the course. You will participate in a global business simulation involving the operation of a business over a 10-year period.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Qualified graduates may choose to pursue further studies including Durham College’s Human Resources Management, Project Management, Information Systems Security, or Sport Business Management (graduate certificate) programs.

Graduates may also be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study through Durham College’s partnerships with many Canadian and international colleges and universities.

Laptop Requirements

Minimum Recommended Hardware

It is recommended that you purchase a Lenovo laptop and not a Mac.
Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7500 (2.2GHz), T7700 (2.4 GHz) – or equivalent (no Celeron’s) with chipset that must support Intel virtualization technology (i5 or i7 processor is preferred
4 GB of ram (8G of ram preferred)
200 GB hard drive
CDRW/DVDRW combo drive
10/100 Auto Sensing network card
10/100 A/G/N standard card (one of these standards will suffice)
Discrete video chipset 256 MB or Shared 512 MB
Two USB ports

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

OPTIONAL

AVG
Avira

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International Business Management (graduate certificate)

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Recommended

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Field Placement Or Capstone Project

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Laptop Requirements

Minimum Recommended Hardware

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

OPTIONAL

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Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]