Graduate Certificate in International Business Management
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 3,603 **
Application deadline
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* equal consideration deadline. After that, we consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until programs are full
** total fee for Canadian students. $15,639.14 for international students
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Introduction
This one-year post-grad program will give you the skills to take your dreams global. You’ll develop the skills to effectively investigate, analyze, manage, and direct most aspects of international trade for organizations. Learn from instructors who are experienced in international trade, investment, marketing, finance, and business management. You'll work on live client research projects, where you'll help small and medium businesses capitalize on global opportunities.
Your Learning Experience
International Business Management is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program. Graduates will not only receive their graduate certificate in International Business Management but upon meeting Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) criteria on two major projects sent for external grading and transfer of credits to F.I.T.T., will also receive a diploma in International Trade issued from F.I.T.T. Graduates who complete the required work experience in international business and meet other F.I.T.T. criteria can subsequently apply to receive the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation.
Laptop requirements
Please note, this program requires a laptop. It is recommended that students use a PC laptop vs. a Mac laptop, as Windows is required to be able to load program-specific software.
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Curriculum
Courses
Year 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
Group 1
- MGMT-6064 ---- Project Leadership and Management
- MKTG-6027 ---- International Market Entry Strategies
- MGMT-6036 ---- Global Business Environment
- FINA-6016 ---- International Trade Finance
- MGMT-6069 ---- Global HR Management
- MKTG-6029 ---- Products and Services for a Global Market
- MGMT-6129 ---- Global Value Chain
- DEVL-6025 ---- Canadian Workplace Preparation 1
- MKTG-6028 ---- International Sales and Marketing
- MGMT-6031 ---- Ethics, Social Resp, and Sustainability
- COMM-6019 ---- Advanced Professional Communication
Group 2
Students will be enrolled in one of the following courses:
MGMT-6130 or INNV-6001
- MGMT-6130 ---- Business Planning for Market Entry
- INNV-6001 ---- Innovation Applications
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 11 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to
- conduct an environmental scan* to evaluate the impact of world issues on an organization’s international business opportunities.
- conduct, evaluate and present market research to support an organization’s international business decision-making.
- manage the preparation of documents and the application of procedures to support the movement of products and services in the organization’s global supply chain*.
- evaluate the impact of statutory and regulatory compliance on an organization’s integrative trade* initiatives.
- develop and implement strategies to negotiate effectively within various cultural environments and to address the impact of cultural differences on an organization’s integrative trade* initiatives.
- develop and present an international marketing plan, and evaluate sales strategies that support an organization’s integrative trade* initiatives.
- identify and interpret relevant international financial documents, and evaluate financial strategies that support an organization’s integrative trade* initiatives.
- analyze the impact of an organization's integrative trade* initiatives on its human resources management strategies, policies, and practices.
- develop and present an international business plan.
- manage the implementation and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles
- recommend strategies to support principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and ethics associated with an organization’s integrative trade* initiatives and evaluate their effectiveness.
- select and apply current technologies to support an organization’s integrative trade* initiatives.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe’s International Business Management program are prepared to research, plan, and manage an organization’s international expansion efforts. Graduates are suited to a variety of intermediate-level positions including:
- international business analyst
- business development manager
- global market manager
- international marketing specialist
- International sales manager
- international market researcher
- imports coordinator
- international operations supervisor
- international procurement coordinator
- supply chain coordinator
- logistics coordinator
- freight forwarding manager
- international recruitment specialist
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s International Business Management program:
Foreign Direct Investment, Business Development
Collaborate with a business development team on files, initiatives, and projects while researching target geographies, sectors, and companies.
Customs Coordinator
Consistently ensure proper import/export regulations are being followed.
Logistics Coordinator
Coordinate the flow of inbound and outbound freight while ensuring carrier compliance with policies and procedures, analyze lane data, on-time performance, and costs to negotiate rates with customers and third-party carriers to ensure profitability and satisfaction.
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