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

Program Description

Program Overview

The Business Administration – International Business (with work experience) three-year advanced diploma program gives you the skills you need to thrive in the exciting field of international business, including finance, sales, marketing, and human resources. With the added benefit of two semesters of real-world work experience, graduates of this program can look forward to roles like forecasting and replenishment analyst, merchandise assistant, purchasing coordinator, or logistics coordinator.

Full Description

In today's global marketplace, businesses are always on the lookout for opportunities to expand their operations beyond their own borders––and that's where you come in. Whether you're interested in working for a law firm, consulting firm, or other service provider, the Business Administration – International Business (with work experience) program will teach you how to appeal to an international demographic.

Upon graduation, you'll be ready to take on management, negotiation, research, planning, and other important roles in the international business sphere.

Here are some skills you’ll be able to show off after completion of the Business Administration – International Business advanced diploma program:

  • Navigating documents and procedures involved in moving products and services through a global supply chain
  • Ensuring your organization is meeting statutory and regulatory requirements in international business
  • Understanding different payment instruments and options available for international transactions
  • Developing foreign exchange strategies
  • Understanding how an organization's trade deals affect human resource issues

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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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.

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

Alumni Impact

We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
 
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.

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