Global Business Management

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Program Code: 20841

CIP Code: 52.1101

PGWP-Eligible: N/A

Credential: Ontario Graduate Certificate

Start Dates: January, May, September

Program Length: 4 semesters

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Program Overview

The Global Business Management Ontario Graduate Certificate program allows you to prepare for a wide variety of business management careers and gives you the time to decide which is best for you. No business experience, no prerequisite courses required – just your bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma and the desire to find your place in the world of business management.

The two-year program will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to be a leader in a competitive global economy. The curriculum covers the major functional areas of business and develops the qualities that every business wants in their managers: leadership, communications, creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, strategic planning and more.

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Courses

At Humber, courses are delivered in a variety of formats:

In-Person - An in-person course is delivered fully on campus.

Online Asynchronous (A) - An online asynchronous course has no fixed class schedule and allows students to engage with the course at different times according to their needs. Faculty provide modules, which are completed independently by the students according to established deadlines.

Online Synchronous (S) - An online synchronous course is delivered fully online and requires faculty and students to participate in real-time according to a fixed schedule. Classes are scheduled for a specific day and time.

Hybrid - A hybrid course is a combination of in-person and online classes and follows a set schedule. Students must be available to attend in-person classes at scheduled times during the semester.

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program, by campus. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment. Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Some Humber programs are also delivered fully online, where all courses are delivered online.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada on Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

Course code and Name	Delivery Type by Location
Semester 1
BISM 5000	Computer Analytic Skills	N/A	Online (A)	N/A	N/A
BUS 5003	Project Management	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
ECON 5015	Management Economics	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
HRM 5003	Human Resources Management	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
STAT 5002	Quantitative Methods for Management	N/A	Hybrid In-Person	N/A	N/A
WORK 5005	Career Development and Pre-Placement Seminar	N/A	Online (A)	N/A	N/A
Semester 2
ACCT 5507	Managerial Accounting and Finance	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
BUS 5505	Canadian Business Law	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
BUS 5507	Innovation and Issues in A Changing Management Environment Seminar	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
HRM 5008	Organizational Behaviour	N/A	In-Person Online (S)	N/A	N/A
MKTG 5007	Fundamentals of Marketing	N/A	Online (S)	N/A	N/A
RSMT 5001	Business Research Methods	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
Semester 3
BUS 5024	Business Strategy 1	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
WORK 5570	Industry Seminar	N/A	Online (S)	N/A	N/A
Select 4 courses from one of the following groupings
ENT3	GBM Entrepreneurial Ent Sem 3	N/A	TBD	N/A	N/A
HRM3	GBM Human Resources Mgmt Sem 3	N/A	TBD	N/A	N/A
IBM3	GBM Int'l Business Mgmt Sem 3	N/A	TBD	N/A	N/A
MKT3	GBM Marketing Mgmt Sem 3	N/A	TBD	N/A	N/A
Semester 4
BUS 5021	Business Leadership Skills	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
BUS 5571	Business Strategy 2	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
WORK 5511	Field Experience - Global Business Management	N/A	TBD	N/A	N/A
Select 4 courses from one of the following groupings
ENT4	GBM Entrepreneurial Ent Sem 4	N/A	TBD	N/A	N/A
HRM4	GBM Human Resources Mgmt Sem 4	N/A	TBD	N/A	N/A
IBM4	GBM Int'l Business Mgmt Sem 4	N/A	TBD	N/A	N/A
MKT4	GBM Marketing Mgmt Sem 4	N/A	TBD	N/A	N/A

Delivery Type by Location

Course Code

Course Name

North

Lakeshore

Downtown

DL/Online

Semester 1

BISM 5000

Computer Analytic Skills

N/A

Online (A)

N/A

BUS 5003

Project Management

N/A

In-Person

N/A

ECON 5015

Management Economics

N/A

In-Person

N/A

HRM 5003

Human Resources Management

N/A

In-Person

N/A

STAT 5002

Quantitative Methods for Management

N/A

Hybrid
In-Person

N/A

WORK 5005

Career Development and Pre-Placement Seminar

N/A

Online (A)

N/A

Semester 2

ACCT 5507

Managerial Accounting and Finance

N/A

In-Person

N/A

BUS 5505

Canadian Business Law

N/A

In-Person

N/A

BUS 5507

Innovation and Issues in A Changing Management Environment Seminar

N/A

In-Person

N/A

HRM 5008

Organizational Behaviour

N/A

In-Person
Online (S)

N/A

MKTG 5007

Fundamentals of Marketing

N/A

Online (S)

N/A

RSMT 5001

Business Research Methods

N/A

In-Person

N/A

Semester 3

BUS 5024

Business Strategy 1

N/A

In-Person

N/A

WORK 5570

Industry Seminar

N/A

Online (S)

N/A

Select 4 courses from one of the following groupings

ENT3

GBM Entrepreneurial Ent Sem 3

N/A

TBD

N/A

HRM3

GBM Human Resources Mgmt Sem 3

N/A

TBD

N/A

IBM3

GBM Int'l Business Mgmt Sem 3

N/A

TBD

N/A

MKT3

GBM Marketing Mgmt Sem 3

N/A

TBD

N/A

Semester 4

BUS 5021

Business Leadership Skills

N/A

In-Person

N/A

BUS 5571

Business Strategy 2

N/A

In-Person

N/A

WORK 5511

Field Experience - Global Business Management

N/A

TBD

N/A

Select 4 courses from one of the following groupings

ENT4

GBM Entrepreneurial Ent Sem 4

N/A

TBD

N/A

HRM4

GBM Human Resources Mgmt Sem 4

N/A

TBD

N/A

IBM4

GBM Int'l Business Mgmt Sem 4

N/A

TBD

N/A

MKT4

GBM Marketing Mgmt Sem 4

N/A

TBD

N/A

Please note:

Managerial Accounting Finance (ACCT 5507), Fundamentals of Marketing (MKTG 5007), Computer Analytic Skills (BISM 5000), Career Development and Pre-Placement Seminar (WORK 5005), Industry Seminar (WORK 5570) are delivered online.
Semester 3 course groupings are prerequisites for corresponding semester 4 groupings.

Work-Integrated Learning

There is a , aligned with your specialized stream choice (220 hours minimum) in the fourth semester, designed to give you the hands-on, practical field experience that employers are looking for.

Humber Advantages

Choose a Specialization Stream that suits you!

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Specialization Stream Availability by Second Year (Semester 3) Start Term

Students choose one specialization stream in their second year (beginning in Semester 3). The available streams are:

Human Resource Management
International Business Management
Marketing Management

Semesters 3 and 4 must be taken in consecutive terms.

Alumni Interview

Check out the Advising & Career Services' Alumni Interview with Oleh Hryshyn, 2020 graduate from Global Business Management, Post Grad Certificate program.

Watch the video to hear Oleh's experience.

Your Career

Upon graduation, you may be able to choose from a wide variety of management career fields, thanks to the rich breadth of content in this unique program. Prepare for a career in:

advertising
brand management
business analysis
category management
customer relations management
general management
human resources management
import/export
key account management
logistics and supply chain management
market research
marketing management
operations management
purchasing management
retail management
sales management
services management
wholesale management

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Program Availability

Start dates between Sept 2025 - Aug 2026

START	DELIVERY	LOCATION	STATUS
Sep 2025		Lakeshore	Suspended
Jan 2026	Block-Based	Lakeshore	Open
May 2026	Block-Based	Lakeshore	Open

Start dates between Sept 2025 - Aug 2026

START	DELIVERY	LOCATION	STATUS
Sep 2025		Lakeshore	Suspended
Jan 2026	Block-Based	Lakeshore	Open
May 2026	Block-Based	Lakeshore	Opening Soon

Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

International students in Canada could be eligible for an automatic scholarship*.  Apply now!

Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.

Start dates between Sept 2025 - Aug 2026

START	DELIVERY	LOCATION	STATUS
Sep 2025		Lakeshore	Suspended
Jan 2026	Block-Based	Lakeshore	Open
May 2026	Block-Based	Lakeshore	Opening Soon

Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

International applicants outside of Canada can apply through Humber International. Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.

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Global Business Management Students Advance to Oxford in Map the System Competition

Thu, May 29, 2025

April 2025 marked a milestone for Global Business Management students, as they made an impressive showing at this year’s Map the System competition.

Global Business Management Students Shine at Empire Club Event

Mon, February 10, 2025

Global Business Management and other postgraduate students had the opportunity to attend and volunteer at the Empire Club of Canada.

Global Business Management Graduate Appointed Senior Manager at RBC

Mon, February 10, 2025

Walid Aoude, a Global Business Management graduate, has been appointed Senior Manager of the Control Governance Office at the Royal Bank of Canada.

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How to Apply

Domestic Students

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by July 15, 2024 to receive your Application Fee Credit. Applications for September will remain open as long as the program availability status shows Open.

To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber’s program pages, search by availability, or ontariocolleges.ca.

To see where you are in the admissions process, visit the Admissions Road Map.

International Students

If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.

Contact Us

Admissions Questions

General Enquiries

Call 416-675-3111 or email enquiry@humber.ca. If you have already applied, be sure to check your application status on myhumber.ca.

Domestic Applicants Enquiries

Domestic applicants can book a one-on-one advising appointment with an admissions representative.

International Applicants Enquiries

Contact the International Centre for information about full-time programs (including the International Graduate School), how to apply and to follow up on your submitted application.

Program-Specific Questions

Speak to the Program Co-ordinator about the course curriculum, projects and career options.

John Moscardelli, program co-ordinator
437.565.1607
john.moscardelli@humber.ca

Samantha Jones, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 3583
samantha.jones@humber.ca

Campus Information

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How To Become An Apprentice

Becoming an Apprentice

Find an employer willing to sponsor you as an apprentice.

Contact the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to register as an apprentice.

Work with your employer approximately one year before attending Humber.

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Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

If you’re in high school – grade 11 or 12 – you can earn co-op education credits through work placements in some skilled trades.

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How to Apply

Domestic Students

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program.

To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber’s program pages, search by availability, or ontariocolleges.ca.

To see where you are in the admissions process, visit the Admissions Road Map.

International Students

If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.

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Program Advising Appointments

Get help narrowing down your program options or book a one-on-one pre-enrolment advising appointment with one of our Recruitment Officers.

Transfer & Pathway Advising

Book a virtual appointment with a Student Mobility Advisor learn more about getting Transfer Credit(s) for previous post-secondary experience, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), and Pathways options.

Admission Requirements

Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

Admission selection is based on the following three requirements:

Academic

To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- A bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma, or equivalent
Mature Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

Degrees

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

College Transfer Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

Degrees

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

University Transfer Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

Degrees

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
English Language Proficiency

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
International Credit Evaluation

Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

International Academic Equivalency

Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please enter your location or choose detect my location to see the requirements for your country below.

Applying with an International Baccalaureate (IB)

●If you require English language support, please consider the English for Academic Purposes program.

Fees & Financial Aid

The 2025/2026 fee for two semesters is:

domestic: $6,154.10
international: $19,291.28

Fees are subject to change.

Fees by Semester

Semester 1	2025-2026 Fees
Tuition	$2,397.08
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$474.72
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$88.60
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$116.65
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$0.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$3,077.05

Semester 2	2025-2026 Fees
Tuition	$2,397.08
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$474.72
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$88.60
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$116.65
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$0.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$3,077.05

Semester 3	2025-2026 Fees
Tuition	$2,397.08
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$474.72
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$88.60
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$116.65
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$0.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$3,077.05

Semester 4	2025-2026 Fees
Tuition	$2,397.08
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$474.72
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$88.60
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$116.65
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$0.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$3,077.05

Domestic Fees International Fees

International Fees by Semester

Semester 1	2025-2026 Fees
Tuition	$8,965.67
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$474.72
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$88.60
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$116.65
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$0.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$9,645.64

Semester 2	2025-2026 Fees
Tuition	$8,965.67
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$474.72
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$88.60
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$116.65
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$0.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$9,645.64

Semester 3	2025-2026 Fees
Tuition	$8,965.67
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$474.72
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$88.60
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$116.65
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$0.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$9,645.64

Semester 4	2025-2026 Fees
Tuition	$8,965.67
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$474.72
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$88.60
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$116.65
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$0.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$9,645.64

*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $418.15 Winter start - $418.15 Summer start - $207.26

Additional Costs

$440 - additional registration fee applicable to placements completed after the final semester of the program.

Financial Aid, Scholarships and Bursaries

Understand the costs associated with coming to Humber and explore resources available from first year to your final year on Student Fees and Financial Resources.

Scholarships

Humber Scholarships

Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships. International students can visit International Student Scholarships.

Humber Bursaries

Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.

External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.

Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.

Global Business Management

Program Overview

Courses

Work-Integrated Learning

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) at Humber

Work-Integrated Learning

Field Experience

Professional Practicum

Co-operative Education

Optional Co-operative Education

Humber Advantages

Specialization Stream Availability by Second Year (Semester 3) Start Term

Alumni Interview

Your Career

Related Programs

Upcoming Recruitment Events

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Apply On Us This September!

Bringing You Our A-Game

How to Apply

Domestic Students

International Students

Contact Us

Admissions Questions

General Enquiries

Domestic Applicants Enquiries

International Applicants Enquiries

Program-Specific Questions

Campus Information

Want More Info?

How To Become An Apprentice

Becoming an Apprentice

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

How to Apply

Domestic Students

International Students

Need Advice?

Program Advising Appointments

Transfer & Pathway Advising

Admission Requirements

Academic

Mature Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

Degrees

College Transfer Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

Degrees

University Transfer Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

Degrees

English Language Proficiency

International Credit Evaluation

International Academic Equivalency

Post-Admission Requirements

Software Requirements

Equipment & Device Requirements

Fees & Financial Aid

Domestic Fees by Semester

International Fees by Semester

Additional Costs

Financial Aid, Scholarships and Bursaries

Scholarships

Humber Scholarships

Humber Bursaries

External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Explore Opportunities through Humber Pathways

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