Business Administration - International Business (Co-op and Non Co-op Version)

Program Description

International Business is one of seven majors available to Business Administration students. The three-year Business Administration Ontario College Advanced Diploma starts with three semesters where you learn essential business skills to build a strong foundation before ultimately deciding on a Major.

The Business Administration - International Business program provides you with a wide range of international business skills to pursue a career in the growing competitive global marketplace. This comprehensive program covers all aspects of international trade, and provides you with the confidence and expertise to be successful whether you work in government or, as an international entrepreneur and a business leader in the global community.

Through activities, projects, and case studies, you are fully immersed in the international business environment, including:

• international marketing
• research
• business plan development and management
• supply chain management
• law
• market-entry strategies
• finance

You also examine cultural, as well as current domestic and world issues that could affect international business interests.

Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op version of the program are subject to availability.

Graduates meet the education requirements for their Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation awarded by the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). One year of work experience in the field is also required for the designation.

Graduates may find themselves working with small and medium-sized companies, whether you work in governments or other international business organizations. The main types of jobs include:

• operations
• analyzing market intelligence
• developing and managing international marketing promotional strategies and activities
• participating in the management of international operations

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
• Min GPA: 50.0% 

English Proficiency Requirements:

• Min TOEFL iBT: 88 (Min Reading: 22.0, Min Writing: 22.0, Min Listening: 22.0, Min Speaking: 22.0)
• Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)

• January 2021 Closed
• September 2021 Available