Business Administration – International Business Program (with work experience) (B161)

Program Description

Program Overview

The field of International Business encompasses a variety of disciplines, including finance, sales, marketing and human resources. Graduates of the Business Administration – International Business (with work experience) program at George Brown College in Toronto will be prepared to perform management, negotiation, research, planning and other functions related to business in general and international business in particular.

Full Description

The field of International Business encompasses a variety of disciplines including finance, sales, marketing and human resources. Consequently, Business Administration – International Business program graduates will be prepared to perform in a variety of specialized areas such as international market entry and distribution, international trade management, international negotiation and trade research, international marketing, international trade finance, planning, logistics, legal aspects of international trade and other functions related to business in general and international business in particular. Graduates of this program will have demonstrated their knowledge, skills and abilities related to international business, and will have prepared for careers that include negotiators, freight forwarders, logistics and marketing.

You will learn about:

  • documents and procedures supporting the movement of products and services in a global supply chain
  • statutory and regulatory compliance
  • international payment instruments and options
  • foreign exchange strategies
  • human resource strategies in an international operation

Accredited Partnership with FITT

George Brown College has partnered with FITT (Forum for International Trade Training) to offer the FITTskills program. FITT is an international trade training and professional certification body. As the only organization of its kind in the world, FITT sets the standards and designs the training programs leading to the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation. FITT’s quality training programs impart knowledge and practical skills that provide a competitive advantage to trade practitioners and elevate their position in world markets.

Note: The requirements for each designation/certification are set by the granting body, not George Brown College. In order to qualify for any of these designations/certifications, you need to follow the process listed on its website and meet all the requirements applicable to you.

This Centre for Business program (B161) is part of our School of Management and is offered with Work Experience. Students wishing to apply for Business Administration – International Business without work experience should apply to B131.

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George Brown College's Centre for Business programs has earned international recognition from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Centre for Business diplomas, advanced diplomas, and degree programs, 14 in total, have been accredited globally at our Schools of Accounting & Finance, HR, Management, and Marketing. George Brown is now one of only two colleges in Ontario to have earned ACBSP accreditation. 

Business Administration Information Session Video 

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Note: George Brown College has adopted a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative. As a result, Centre for Business students registered in this program are required to bring their own laptops. Our Library Learning Commons offers open access computers, as well as equipment that can be borrowed on a short-term basis. For more information, please contact the Centre for Business at business@georgebrown.ca.  

Your Field Education Options

Work Experience (co-op or internship work term)

This program requires the successful completion of two semesters of work experience to graduate. This work experience is either co-op (paid) or internship (unpaid). Either one will give you the practical experience employers value.

George Brown works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-directed industry work experience opportunities they believe will provide the learning experiences they value and meet the learning outcomes of the program. This valuable work experience can, in turn, be added to your resumé.

In addition to more formal on-the-job work experience, George Brown College endeavours to provide field education opportunities with real-world challenges and clients. Find out more about field education at the Centre for Business.

Please note: International students are not eligible for optional co-op arrangements. For more information, please consult with the international student office

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

The world is now considered a global marketplace with organizations continually seeking opportunities to expand operations across national borders. Organizations across all industries including law firms, consulting firms, manufacturers of goods and providers of services cater to an international clientele.

Potential positions may include:

  • forecasting and replenishment analyst
  • merchandise assistant
  • purchasing assistant
  • purchasing co-ordinator
  • logistics co-ordinator

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