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.

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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Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
Year one international: $13,852 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Graduate certificate

Global

Management

Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
May 2022	Open	Open
September 2022	Open	Open
January 2023	Open
May 2023	Open

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 FITT skills 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

ACCREDITATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

First-year students enrolled in a diploma program or select graduate certificate program through the School of Business, IT & Management will receive a membership to all eight of Durham Region’s Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade for the duration of their studies, plus an additional year following graduation. As one of the only colleges in Ontario with this offering, DC is proud to provide students access to local businesses at a regional level.

The eight Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade include:

Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
Brock Board of Trade
Clarington Board of Trade
Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce
Scugog Chamber of Commerce
Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce
Whitby Chamber of Commerce

Membership benefits:

Opportunities to connect with over 2,500 local businesses and jumpstart your career by networking with potential future employers;
Access to professional development events across Durham Region to gain unique business insights and learn from industry leaders; and
Learning opportunities to develop the in-demand skills to launch a successful career.

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Program Learning Outcomes

Conduct an environmental scan to evaluate the impact of world issues on an organization’s international business opportunities.
Conduct, evaluate and present market research to support an organization’s international business decision-making.
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.
Evaluate the impact of statutory and regulatory compliance on an organization’s integrative trade initiatives.
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.
Develop and present an international marketing plan, and evaluate sales strategies that support an organization’s integrative trade initiatives.
Identify and interpret relevant international financial documents, and evaluate financial strategies that support an organization’s integrative trade initiatives.
Analyze the impact of an organization's integrative trade initiatives on its human resources management strategies, policies, and practices.
Develop and present an international business plan.
Manage the implementation and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles.
Recommend strategies to support principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics associated with an organization’s integrative trade initiatives and evaluate their effectiveness.
Select and apply current technologies to support an organization’s integrative trade initiatives.

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

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

Semester 1

Semester 2

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2022-23 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes.

Costs

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

Laptop: Personal computer (PC). A Mac is not recommended – see notes below*
Operating System: Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only) and later
Processor: Intel Core i5 or better
Memory: 4 GB of RAM (8 GB preferred)
Hard Drive: 250 GB or larger (Solid State Drive (SSD) preferred)
Warranty: 3 years parts and labour (On-site preferred)
2 USB ports
Webcam
Microphone (headset preferred)

*Mac Computers

Some required software applications are not available for Mac.
Students who choose a Mac may need to purchase additional software to complete assessments and class exercises at their own cost.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only)
Microsoft Office 2019 or 365 (Students will be provided access to Microsoft Office 365 through the College’s Microsoft Office account)
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Acrobat Reader
Windows Media Player
Adobe Flash Player and Browser Plug-in
K-Lite Codec Pack

OPTIONAL

AVG
Avira

International Business Management (graduate certificate)

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Intakes and Availability

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

ACCREDITATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

Program Learning Outcomes

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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