Why limit yourself? This International Business degree prepares you for much more than working in a large multinational company. It helps you develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need to carve out a career in entrepreneurial organizations of any size. Whether you work in Canada for a company that does business abroad, for a multinational company with overseas assignments, or run your own cross-border enterprise, you will need a broad array of skills to make the transition from acting locally to globally. Specifically, you’ll need to master international business concepts as they apply to business fundamentals such as: human resources, marketing, finance, accounting, operations, information systems, and strategy.
This is a business degree, built on a common platform of a solid business education – marketing, accounting, operations, economics, and law. This common business platform is shared with other business degree programs in year one and two. In years three and four, you will work toward your specialization. Gain practical skills through applied projects, such as developing business plans for real companies and working on industry-linked assignments. You will have the opportunity to develop processes and products from the idea stage through to execution. You'll learn from experienced faculty and a network of industry professionals.
The International Business degree gives you the opportunity to develop processes and products from the idea stage through to execution. In an international context, will:
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A 14-week paid work term from May to August at the end of semester six provides valuable real-world work experience.
The importance of international trade to Canada’s economy has long been acknowledged, and globalizing forces mean that few sectors remain untouched by international influences. Technological developments make it easier to do business internationally but also increase the complexity of the operating environment. Organizations therefore seek out talented people with expertise in international business who have the skill set not just to handle fundamental business disciplines but also to navigate politics and law.
Global business is quickly becoming a part of every business. In 2007, Canada exported $440 billion in merchandise and imported $394 billion. As the world becomes more technologically savvy and conducting business over greater distances becomes easier, international business will continue to grow.
Representative careers include:
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Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. Check the transfer guide for detailed information.
