International Business Management Program (Postgraduate) (B411)

Program Description

Program Overview

The field of international trade can seem as large and complex as the world itself, encompassing disciplines such as strategic planning, law, finance, logistics and marketing. The International Business Management postgraduate program at George Brown College in Toronto simplifies the complex field of international business with dynamic and interactive teaching methods, including case analysis and guest speakers.

Full Description

The field of international trade can seem as large and complex as the world itself, encompassing disciplines such as strategic planning, law, finance, logistics and marketing. The International Business Management graduate certificate program at George Brown College simplifies this complex field with dynamic and interactive teaching methods, including case analysis and guest speakers.

You will learn about:

  • documents and procedures supporting the movement of products and services in a global supply chain
  • statutory and regulatory compliance
  • cultural etiquette, business protocols, ethical standards and legal practices
  • international payment instruments and options
  • foreign exchange strategies
  • human resource strategies in an international operation

This Centre for Business program is part of our School of Management. 

Watch our past recording of the online info session for the International Business Management program.

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.   

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Graduates of this program will be equipped to enter a wide range of positions across a broad spectrum of organizations involved in international business management. Examples of careers students may pursue after graduation include:

  • export control analyst
  • junior import co-ordinator
  • logistics co-ordinator
  • logistics and customs co-ordinator
  • customs rater

Educational Pathways

The International Business Management graduate certificate can also prepare students to pursue three industry designations/certifications in addition to the George Brown College graduate certificate if they choose to do so. These industry designations/certifications require additional exams and/or related work experience to qualify. Please check the official websites listed below to find the detailed requirements set by the granting bodies of these designations/certifications.

The three industry designations/certifications are:

  • Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation offered by FITT (fitt.ca). Please view the equivalency course chart at georgebrown.ca/FITT.
  • Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation offered by the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (cscb.ca).
  • Certificate in International Freight Forwarding (CIFFA), recognized and approved by the Federation of International Freight Forwarding Associations (ciffa.com).

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.

Accredited Educational Partnership Agreement with FITT

George Brown College has partnered with FITT (Forum for International Trade Training) to offer the FITT skills 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.

George Brown College provided me with numerous volunteering opportunities that helped me immensely in sharpening my soft skills and knowing more about initiatives happening in and around Toronto. As an international student, George Brown College was an excellent platform to start my long journey in Canada. In times to come, I would love to give back to the college in whichever way it's possible and help in shaping the lives of international students.

Anshul Arya
Ontario College Graduate Certificate

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