The Business Administration program at Algonquin College provides students with the business knowledge and employable skills required for a rewarding career. In the six levels of study, students gain a solid foundation in all of the business functions, as well as the communication, planning, teamwork and analytical skills that are in high demand by the business community. 

The one-year International Business Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares you for a rewarding career involving international business management.

This program offers an in-depth understanding of versatile international management skills and knowledge. You help meet the need for trained professionals who can work with the increasing volume of cross-border traffic around the globe.

This program`s courses are scheduled to accommodate professionals who have to balance work and school. Faculty consists of experts who are dedicated to preparing you for a high level of career success.

Take a hands-on approach, learning to investigate, analyze and manage domestic and international business activities. As well, learn to identify international partners and develop global networks. Activities, projects and case studies simulate a work environment and help prepare you for a career in International Business upon graduation.

Practice preparing documents, including international marketing, research and management plans. Develop strategies for overcoming language and cultural barriers and working with security requirements related to international logistics.

This program prepares you for success immediately after graduation. We put a strong emphasis on connecting students with prospective employers. Upon graduation, you have met the academic requirements for application to the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation granted by the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). One year of relevant work experience is also required to qualify for this designation. Graduates may find employment in a wide range of international fields, including:

• government
• banking
• financial services
• industry
• logistics
• supply chain management
• marketing
• sales
• management consulting
• entrepreneurship
• administration

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Are interested in foreign cultures and globalization.
• Are inquisitive and analytical.
• Are planners and like putting plans into action.
• Possess good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Possess strong organizational skills and work well under tight time constraints.
• Are outgoing, energetic and motivated to lead.

Careers

Graduates have the required skills that may enhance their opportunities in securing employment at a managerial level in public and private sectors globally. The pending CITP designation provides students with a unique opportunity that further enhances their employability.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Conduct an environmental scan to evaluate the impact of world issues on an organization`s international business opportunities.
2. Conduct, evaluate and present market research to support an organization`s international business decision-making.
3. 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.
4. Evaluate the impact of statutory and regulatory compliance on an organization`s integrative trade initiatives.
5. 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.
6. Develop and present an international marketing plan, and evaluate sales strategies that support an organization`s integrative trade initiatives.
7. Identify and interpret relevant international financial documents, and evaluate financial strategies that support an organization`s integrative trade initiatives.
8. Analyze the impact of an organization`s integrative trade initiatives on its human resources management strategies, policies, and practices.
9. Develop and present an international business plan.
10. Manage the implementation and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles.
11. 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.
12. Select and apply current technologies to support an organization`s integrative trade initiatives.
13. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Program Eligibility

• Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent.
• It is strongly recommended that applicants have a foundation in marketing or some business-related work experience.
• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22.

Algonquin College Highlights

College Type	Publicly funded
Number of Campuses	3
Annual Endowments	3.7 million CAD
Student Retention Rate	86.3 %
Total number of programs	340
Mode of Programmes	Full time, Part time, Online
Work Study Program	Yes, for full time programs
Cost of Attendance	2,900 CAD
Financial aid	Bursaries, Scholarship, Awards
Language Proficiency	IELTS/TOEFL or Algonquin EAP program

Why Study Business Administration – International Business (Advanced Diploma) at Algonquin college

• Most preferred by international students
• Provides extensive hands-on learning experience
• Study in high-end classrooms from experienced teachers
• Extracurricular activities to help students upskill in their area of interest
• Internship and work opportunities after course completion
• Business Administration – International Business (Advanced Diploma) at Algonquin college has produced incredible professionals in the past and has a strong alumni network

Algonquin College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Tuition & Books (1 Year)
Includes Tuition, Health Insurance, Upass (bus pass) and Student Access Fees (8-Month Academic Year)	$16,200 – $22,000
Learning Resources and School Supplies	$200 – $1,000
Optional Items
Gym Membership (On-campus)	$300
Clothing	$800
Miscellaneous	$1,150
Total Optional Items	$2,250
Homestay (Fees are for 1 Month)
Application fee	$250
Accommodations & Meals (3 meals/day)	$940
Total Homestay	$1,190
Residence (8 Months)
Accommodations	$7,720
Meal Plan (Mandatory)	$3,350
Total Residence	$11,070
Off Campus Housing 1 Month
2 Bedroom Apartment (estimated cost only)	$1,200 – $1,400

Overview

Get the essential skills to thrive with a career in International Business.

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:

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

Graduates may also work with international business applications, such as supply chain management, web-based technology and finance.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This Major is well-suited for students who:

• Are interested in changes in the dynamic global community and foreign cultures and have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Are creative and work well in an individual and team atmosphere.
• Are outgoing, energetic and motivated.

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Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with online learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

Level: 01

Code Course Name & Description Hours

BUS2301

Business Computer Applications

The knowledge gained in this course provides students with a solid foundation for future learning in other studies, and in business. Student… + Read More

42.0

ECO2305

Microeconomics

Knowledge of contemporary microeconomics issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students examine fundamental microeconom… + Read More

42.0

ENL1813B

Communications I

Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study. Using a practical, vocation-orient… + Read More

42.0

LAW1702

Business Law

Students are prepared for a business environment increasingly affected by laws. They learn how laws must be understood and applied by manage… + Read More

42.0

MGT2318

Skills for Academic and Business Success

Business and higher education have evolved and so have the skills necessary to succeed in these new and dynamic environments. Students explo… + Read More

28.0

QUA0002

Business Mathematics

Students review basic arithmetic and algebra, as well as mathematic tools and concepts required for solving problems found in a business env… + Read More

42.0

Level: 02

Code Course Name & Description Hours

ACC2310

Accounting Concepts I

Students are provided with the basics of financial accounting whether they are interested in becoming a practitioner or are looking to broad… + Read More

42.0

BUS2303

Database and Advanced Excel Concepts

Databases and data analysis are pervasive in today’s work environments. Students study advanced Excel topics, including pivot tables, filter… + Read More

42.0

ECO2306

Macroeconomics

Knowledge of contemporary macroeconomic issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students investigate fundamental macroeco… + Read More

42.0

ENL1823B

Communications II

Students continue to expand their practical writing and speaking skills for successful communication in business. Using real-life scenarios … + Read More

42.0

MGT2328

Introduction to Management Fundamentals

Management principles, including planning, leading, organizing, and controlling in today’s organization within the context of ethics, corpor… + Read More

42.0

QUA0003

Quantitative Methods I

Mathematical methods are used in fields such as finance, marketing, accounting and operations management in order to help make reasonable bu… + Read More

42.0

Level: 03

Code Course Name & Description Hours

ACC2313

Accounting Concepts II

Students are introduced to and explore the background, goals and methods of managerial accounting and its role in business planning, control… + Read More

42.0

BAI2300

Global Business Environment

As the global economy continues to change rapidly, and as the number of international trade agreements grows, trade barriers come down and C… + Read More

42.0

FIN2303

Introduction to Finance

Building a solid understanding of personal finance is crucial for students who intend to choose the Finance major in the Business Administra… + Read More

42.0

MGT2320

Material and Operations Management

Operations managers make tactical decisions in support of carrying out the vision and strategies for businesses in the supply chain and/or i… + Read More

42.0

MGT2381

Human Resources Management

Human capital is a critical organizational resource contributing to organizational agility, goal attainment and ultimate viability through p… + Read More

42.0

MKT2317

Marketing

Students are provided an overview of the marketing functions used in an organization, which serves to support them in their chosen business … + Read More

42.0

Level: 04

Code Course Name & Description Hours

BAI2312

International Culture

Students become familiar with and understand the importance of culture and how it can positively influence the conduct of international busi… + Read More

56.0

BAI2315

Global Value Chain

Students examine aspects of the primary activities of Distribution and Inventory Management, and the supporting activities of Document Manag… + Read More

56.0

BAI2324

Feasibility of International Operations

Students examine the critical steps and decisions needed to determine the feasibility of international operations and potential target marke… + Read More

56.0

ENL1829

The Art of Oratory

From ghost stories around the campfire to political speeches by world leaders, ethical oratory plays a significant role in human interaction… + Read More

42.0

FIN2305

Finance for Non-Finance Professionals

A solid understanding of basic business finance is an essential part of business administration, regardless of major. To achieve this, stude… + Read More

42.0

QUA2343

Quantitative Methods II

Students are introduced to the normal probability distribution and its application. They use sampling distribution techniques to become fami… + Read More

42.0

Co-op: 01

Code Course Name & Description Hours

BAI2308

Co-op First Work Term (international Business)

Students complete a cooperative work term and submit a written report documenting the location of employment and the duties performed…. + Read More

Level: 05

Code Course Name & Description Hours

BAI2310

International Sales and Marketing

Marketing is key in ensuring an organization’s product or service is seen to fit the needs and interests of an international target market. … + Read More

56.0

BAI2319

International Trade Finance

Currency exchange fluctuations, political instability and force de majeure events are integral considerations to international financial man… + Read More

56.0

BAI2320

E-Business Applications

Web-based technology has infiltrated just about every culture in the world around us and involves much more than sending emails. Business or… + Read More

56.0

BAI2321

Development of Products and Services for a Global Market

Students learn that products and services sold or traded internationally may require modification. Students address differences in regulator… + Read More

56.0

English General Education Elective: choose 1

Code Course Name & Description Hours

ENL1725

Canadian Identity

Canadian identity is challenging to define, but depictions of our multicultural society are found and explored in our writing. This course e… + Read More

42.0

ENL1726

Symbols, Text and Meaning

Symbols and text are used to express, evoke, and manipulate an entire range of human emotions and reactions. In this interactive, discussion… + Read More

42.0

ENL1798

Contemporary Canadian Issues

A critical understanding of contemporary Canadian issues is vital to being an active member in our democratic society. Students explore a va… + Read More

42.0

ENL1825

Communication Dynamics

Humans are dynamic, communicative, and socially interactive. Participants consider human behaviour and its influence on interpersonal or imp… + Read More

42.0

Level: 06

Code Course Name & Description Hours

BAI2311

International Market Entry Strategies

International market entry strategies examine what individuals in organizations need to know and do to ensure the success of new internation… + Read More

56.0

BAI2318

International Economics and Global Issues

Students become familiar with international economics, with a focus on areas critical to the conduct of international trade, i.e. barriers t… + Read More

56.0

BAI2326

Mastering International Trade: Using Successful Strategies and Tactics

The international trade process is complex. Students are provided with the tools needed to navigate the intricate details of an internationa… + Read More

56.0

MGT2330

Leadership

Leadership is examined through theory, application and skills development. Students develop skills that assist in their team and leadership … + Read More

56.0

Choose one from equivalencies:

Code Course Name & Description Hours

GED0216

General Education Elective

Students choose one course, from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following five theme requirements: Arts in S… + Read More

42.0

Approved Other Electives

Code Course Name & Description Hours

MGT1000

Approved Course – Other Program Or Major

With prior approval by the department responsible for the major area of study, a student may elect to take up to two courses from other prog… + Read More

56.0

MGT1001

Approved Course – Other Program Or Major

With prior approval from the department responsible for the major area of study, a student may elect to take up to two courses from other pr… + Read More

56.0

Careers & Pathways

Check for Degree Pathways

Careers

Graduates may find themselves working with small and medium-sized companies, governments and other international business organizations. The main types of jobs include feasibility of international operations, analyzing market intelligence, developing and managing international marketing promotional strategies and activities and participating in management of international operations. Graduates may also work with international business applications, such as supply chain management, web-based technology and finance.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Conduct an environmental scan to evaluate the impact of world issues on an organization`s international business opportunities.

2. Conduct, evaluate and present market research to support an organization`s international business decision-making.

3. Prepare and analyze documentation and follow procedures to support the movement of products and services in the organization`s global supply
chain.

4. Analyze the impact of statutory and regulatory compliance on an
organization`s integrative trade* initiatives.

5. 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.

6. Develop and present an international marketing plan, and evaluate sales strategies that support an organization`s integrative trade* initiatives.
7. Identify and interpret relevant international financial documents and assess financial strategies that support an organization`s integrative trade initiatives.

8. Analyze the impact of an organization`s integrative trade* initiatives on its human resources management strategies, policies, and practices.

9. Develop and present an international business plan.

10. Plan, implement and evaluate team projects by applying project management principles.

11. Analyze principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social
responsibility and ethics, and apply them to an organization`s integrative trade initiatives.

12. Select and apply current technologies to support an organization`s integrative trade initiatives.

13. Develop and present a plan for ongoing personal and professional
development to enhance work performance within the international business field.

14. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Fees & Expenses

Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.

2021/2022 Academic Year

Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.

Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro.

Fees are subject to change.

Additional program related expenses include:
Books and supplies cost approximately $1,200 per year and can be purchased at the campus store, or obtained through the Forum for International Trade Training.

• Overview
• Courses
• Careers & Pathways
• Fees & Expenses
• Application/Admission Information
• Additional Information

Application & Admission Details

Admission Success Tips Select the Academic Year:

2022/2023 Academic Year

Program Eligibility

• Please apply to the Business Administration (Core) program – at OCAS under Program Code 0216X01FWO.

Application Information

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (CO-OP AND NON CO-OP VERSION)
Program Code 0216G01FWO

Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Applications are available online at www.ontariocolleges.ca. A $95 fee applies.

Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

International applicants applying from out-of-country can obtain the International Student Application Form at https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/ or by contacting the Registrar`s Office.

For further information on the admissions process, contact:

Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro