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International Business Management

Kingston Campus | Program Code: 0812
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Overview

Business is increasingly globalized and the cross-border nature of markets, clients, competition, and suppliers is the new reality. Whether you are a seasoned professional looking for a shift in perspective, an entrepreneur with international goals, or a recent college or university graduate looking to focus your career direction, IBM provides a solid foundation in business as an international pursuit. Graduates gain knowledge and expertise in intercultural communication and negotiation skills, international marketing, human resource management, logistics and supply chain management, international business law, finance, and ethics and sustainability.

AACSB Business Education Alliance member

St. Lawrence College is a member of the AACSB Business Education Alliance. Membership in AACSB, and participation in the Business Education Alliance, does not imply Accreditation.

Program Details

Code 0812
Start Date September
Credential Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Campus Kingston
Program Length 1 Year
Delivery Full-Time

Program Highlights

Experience Applied Learning through:

Small class sizes with committed business and teaching professionals
Case studies and simulations of real-world international business challenges and opportunities
Networking with business professionals, locally and internationally

Program Outline

2024-2025

Learners identify the elements of and build a marketing plan. They design international marketing activities to achieve international business targets. Learners identify and describe the principles of marketing, including distinctions between domestic and international marketing, and they analyze current international marketing trends and issues, such as adapting and/or developing products and services and sales and marketing strategies for international markets.

Learners examine the basic legal principles impacting international business from the perspective of Canadian business law in an international context. They discuss and debate issues such as intellectual property, competition (antitrust) laws, and public trade law.

Learners explore and discuss the context in which international trade takes place. Learners analyze the opportunities and challenges of the global marketplace. Topics include a code of conduct for international trade professionals, human rights, ethical practices, diversity in the workplace, the environment, and more.

Learners assess barriers to market entry, differentiate between market entry strategies, recommend potential international partners through consultations and analysis of strengths and weaknesses, and practice negotiating partnership agreements.

Learners develop and practice written and interpersonal cross-cultural communications skills. Within the context of cross-cultural communications, learners research, write, and present business documents, such as reports, proposals, memos, emails, minutes and agendas, and oral presentations. Learners work independently and in teams.

This course explores the challenges faced by people engaged in international careers and culture. Being overseas can stimulate a life-long desire to experience other countries and cultures, understand employment in international fields, and develop job hunting skills and future careers. The course identifies the biggest challenge faced in global careers today is life and work imbalance, followed by limited language skills, networking, maintaining personal relationships, adaptability, underemployment, dealing with different cultural etiquette, protocols, ethical standards and legal practices. The course also examines values and value orientations in relation to current international career events by establishing a link between theoretical knowledge and applied skills to the international and the domestic multicultural, multi-ethnic business environment.

Learners draw on the foundations developed in Global Business Environment to engage in detailed exploration of international business ethics and strategic decision making. Learners develop business strategies and plans that address the environmental, cultural, and societal issues of operating in a global market. Emphasis is placed on the use of Corporate Social Responsibility practices for long-term business success.

In this course, students learn the foundational principles for project management. Students learn contemporary methodologies for managing projects based on project management industry standards. Students cover a foundation of all project management knowledge areas and learn foundational strategies, tools, and techniques that are used for managing projects successfully.

Learners gain insight into global supply chain activities including production and inventory management processes and regulatory and security requirements. Learners explore such topics as a logistics plan, transport modes, outside service providers, order processing, inventory management, and the mitigation of barriers with particular emphasis placed on enhancing the Essential Employability Skills for the requisite competencies of the global supply chain management workforce of today.

Learners acquire a broad overview of the nature and scope of international finance, including the major principles of corporate finance, international financial markets and the "Four Pillars" of trade finance. Learners select and practice financial methods and tools used to conduct international business transactions. The importance of export credit agencies and other financial institutions in international trade is also explored.

Learners examine strategies for global recruitment and selection, cross-cultural adjustment and repatriation, performance management, and other human resource challenges and risks in various legal and economic contexts in order to design and deliver international Human Resources Management (HRM) programs.

Learners explore the global marketplace to identify potential entrepreneurial business opportunities.

Learners conduct research and create an international business plan. Learners design evaluation criteria to measure the success of the business plan. The fundamentals of import/export ventures are reviewed.

This course introduces students to business intelligence tools and emerging technologies. The course focuses on problem based, real world applications. Learners solve novel challenges for businesses or non-for-profit organizations using current industry problem-solving frameworks within interdisciplinary teams.

Using the knowledge, skills, and tools acquired throughout the International Business Management program of study, learners will identify, coordinate, and develop a comprehensive co-operative business project. Each project will include (and be evaluated on) appropriate research, communications, financial design, and related business planning processes culminating in a written submission and class presentation of the business project.

 

This course is designed to explore organizational experience from the perspective of behavioural economics and insights, psychological and systems resiliency, and anti-fragility to prepare students for confronting and managing dynamically evolving and challenging business (domestic and global) contexts and environments. Students will analyze organizational conditions from the perspective of refining and/or building responsive capabilities to manage and thrive in conditions of uncertainty and volatility. Integrating and expanding on a range of concepts and insights (social perceptiveness, psychological safety and wellness, collective intelligence, eustress, organizational alignment, negotiation, and decision-making) students will develop skills and tools to improve organizational performance and sustainability as well as personal and professional anti-fragility.

Requirements

Admission Requirements

A two- or three-year college diploma or undergraduate university degree (Bachelor’s) in any field of study is required.

Applicants must submit transcripts verifying previous academic qualifications and experience from recognized institutions. All documentation must be submitted in English. If the original documents are not issued in English, please provide official translated copies.

Applicants must be fluent enough in English to understand the instructors and technical language used during each course. An acceptable score on an English proficiency test is required to be considered for admission.

Popular tests to demonstrate proof of English proficiency:

  • TOEFL iBT – A minimum score of 83
  • IELTS Academic – A minimum score of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each section
  • CAEL – Overall score of 60
  • Duolingo – A minimum score of 115 is temporarily accepted for admission

The full list of tests acceptable as proof of English proficiency is available here.

Other Requirements

Technical Requirements

When computers are required during class hours, students will be working in computer labs. In order to attend virtual or alternate delivery classes, work in teams in virtual workspaces, or complete homework outside of campus and computer lab hours, students will be required to have the following technical equipment at home:

  • Windows Personal Computer (laptop or PC) (Mac computers are not compatible with all software applications)
  • MS Office (included with St. Lawrence College fees)
  • Webcam and microphone
  • High-speed internet connection

Furthermore, the following technical requirements are required for the Business Intelligence and Emerging Technologies course:

  • Ram: 8 GB
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or i7 or better
  • Hard drive: 500 GB
  • Windows version: 10 or later

Fees

2024-2025

Tuition
Program Fees
Ancillary Fees
Total
CAD
Tuition
$3,700.00 CAD
Program Fees
$0.00 CAD
Ancillary Fees
$1,531.33 CAD
Total
$5,231.33 CAD

Fees are estimates only.  Tuition is based on two semesters.

Tuition
Program Fees
Ancillary Fees
Total
CAD
Tuition
$16,430.00 CAD
Program Fees
$0.00 CAD
Ancillary Fees
$2,300.35 CAD
Total
$18,730.35 CAD

Fees are estimates only.  Tuition is based on two semesters.

Kingston

Our Kingston campus has seen significant renovation over the past few years, including a brand new Student Life and Innovation Centre that houses a new gymnasium, fitness centre, pub, and more.

Kingston Campus

Career Opportunities

Graduates seek opportunities in a range of public and private sectors, locally and internationally, such as private businesses, manufacturers, transportation and trade, insurance, banking, start-ups, government departments and ministries, regulatory bodies, professional organizations, international agencies, and non-governmental agencies (NGOs). Careers include:

  • Sales Representative/Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Logistics and Operations Manager
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Import/Export Coordinator
  • Entrepreneur/Business Owner
  • Business Development Advisor
  • International Business Affairs Officer
  • Business Analyst
  • Customs Broker
  • International Account Representative/Manager

Program Contacts

Program Contact

Mary Deacon
mdeacon@sl.on.ca
613-544-5400 Ext. 1524

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