About this program

  • Credential Awarded: 2 Year Diploma
  • Campus: Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • Code: 0448 P0448
  • Delivery Length: 2 Years
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Overview

Are you curious about global commerce? Do you want to understand international markets and engage in cross-border trade?

As an International Business graduate, you are prepared for work in a wide variety of agencies that promote global economic trade.

Highlights
  • Immersive global education opportunities through study exchanges and international summer school with nearly one in four companies more likely to hire someone with international experience.

  • Proximity to one of the world’s busiest international borders provides unparalleled practical experience.

  • Faculty with diverse international business experience provide a competitive global business perspective.

  • Curriculum is grounded in the real-world application of business theories to encourage the development of the broad-based business skills needed to compete on the global stage.

  • Build your communications, organization, and analytic skills for employment in domestic and multinational enterprises.

Career Opportunities
  • Business analyst
  • Customs broker or inspector
  • Foreign service officer
  • Foreign trade consultant or specialist
  • Import/export administrator
  • International banker, market researcher or purchasing agent
  • Logistics coordinator
  • Research analyst
  • Retail manager
  • Shipping professional
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Courses

Term one (2024 Spring)
Code Course Name Credits
COMM1133 Writing Strategies 3
INTL1100 Fundamentals of International Trade 3
MICR1493 Computer Applications 3
MKTG1301 Principles of Marketing 3
OPER1401 Operations Management I 3
PERS1301 Human Resources Management 3
Term two (2024 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
ACCT1198 Financial Accounting Concepts 3
COMM1340 Business Communications 3
ECON1441 Macroeconomics 3
MATH1206 Mathematics of Finance 3
MICR1583 Spreadsheet Applications 3
MKTG1320 Professional Selling I 3
Term three (2025 Spring)
Code Course Name Credits
ACCT1300 Managerial Accounting 3
COMM1445 Business Reports 3
INTL1211 International Market Research 3
INTL1420 Market Entry Strategies 3
MATH1310 Statistical Concepts 3
Elective Information

Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required

Term four (2025 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
BUSN1155 Canadian Business Law 3
INTL1310 International Marketing 3
INTL1330 International Communications and Protocol 3
INTL1410 International Trade Logistics 3
MGMT1141 Organizational Behaviour 3
Elective Information

Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required

Program Outcomes Term: 1242
  1. conduct an environmental scan to outline and analyze the impact of world issues on an organization's international business opportunities.

  2. contribute to market research to support an organization's international business decision-making.

  3. prepare documentation and follow procedures to support the movement of products and services in the organization's global supply chain.

  4. identify statutory and regulatory compliance issues related to an organization's integrative trade initiatives.

  5. select and contribute to the implementation of strategies to address the impact of cultural differences on an organization's integrative trade initiatives.

  6. contribute to the development of an international marketing plan to support an organizations integrative trade initiatives.

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

  8. outline the components of an international business plan and assess how it impacts an organization's priorities.

  9. contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of team projects using organizational skills.

  10. apply principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics to an organization's integrative trade initiatives.

  11. apply current technologies to support an organization's integrative trade initiatives.

  12. develop and present a plan for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance within the international business field.

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Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):
  • English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
Recommended Courses and/or Skills:

These courses and skills may help you succeed academically in this program, but they are not required for admission.

  • Mathematics – any Grade 12 (C) or (U)
Selection and Ranking

Applications are evaluated based on the published admission requirements. When the applicant provides proof of meeting the requirements, an offer of admission can be issued, provided space is available in the program.

Learn more about admission decisions.

Computer/Technology Requirements

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have a Microsoft Windows 10 based desktop or laptop system that meets or exceeds the following general personal computer technology requirements:

  • A desktop or laptop system running on an updated Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.
  • Minimum 256GB SSD storage and 8 GB memory.
  • An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone and speaker system.
  • Reliable internet connectivity with Broadband capabilities (a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps) is recommended.

Niagara College will not be able to provide support for systems different than the above specifications. Any provided software may not operate properly. Academic software for your courses (supported under the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system) 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: There is no support for Chromebooks or Apple products for this program. (learn more)

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

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Availability

Domestic Applicants Apply
International Applicants Apply
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Accepting applications

Waitlisted

Eligible applications will be placed on a waiting list

Closed

Not accepting applications

Suspended

No longer offered this term

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Pathways

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

  • From NC to
    Athabasca University Bachelor of Commerce (Post-Diploma) Canada
  • From NC to
    Athabasca University Bachelor of Human Resources & Labour Relations (Post-Diploma) Canada
  • From NC to
    Athabasca University Bachelor of Management (Post-Diploma) 3 Year Canada
  • From NC to
    Niagara University Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting United States
  • From NC to
    Niagara University Bachelor of Science in Economics United States
  • From NC to
    Niagara University Bachelor of Science in Finance United States
  • From NC to
    Niagara University Bachelor of Science in Management (Integrative Concentration) United States
  • From NC to
    Niagara University Bachelor of Science in Marketing United States
  • From NC to
    Niagara University Bachelor of Science in Marketing (Food/Consumer) United States
  • From NC to
    Royal Roads University Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism Management Canada
  • From NC to
    Seneca College Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management Canada
  • From NC to
    Seneca College Honours Bachelor of Commerce - International Business 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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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, program graduate
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