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Global Business Management

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Key Details

Program Start Dates

January 2025

May 2025

September 2025

January 2026

May 2026

Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates.

Program Delivery

Flex / Full-time

Credential

Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Program Duration

4 Semesters

Program Contacts

Jari Sundholm

Program Coordinator / Professor

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705-566-8101 ext.6495
International Admissions
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Program Overview

Take your business management skills worldwide

Whatever your educational or cultural background, Cambrian prepares you to perform managerial roles in global organizations, as well as domestic businesses engaged in cross-border activities. Learn all the fundamentals of marketing, finance, and business strategy in a global setting. With an emphasis on leadership, critical analysis, and high-performance teamwork, you’ll gain decision-making skills to solve real-life problems in an international context. 

Taught by industry experts, the program includes a full semester co-op with leading community and global businesses and the option of spending a semester abroad at a partner institution. 
 

Program Highlights

 Program highlights

  • Gain industry-focused skill set 
  • Solve real-life business problems with case studies and simulations 
  • 14-week (full semester) co-op  
  • Opt for a semester abroad at a partner institution  

Admissions

Admission requirements

Applicants must be graduates of a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program from an Ontario College or equivalent.

OR

Applicant must possess five years of work experience in a related field (or combination of education and work experience) as judged by the college to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program (any and all post-secondary transcripts must still be submitted).

International Student Admissions

Are you an international student? Learn more about additional requirements.

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Program delivery

Program delivery

2024-2025

Winter term start

  • Semester 1: Winter 2025
  • Semester 2: Spring 2025
  • Semester 3: Fall 2025
  • Semester 4: Winter 2026

Spring term start

  • Semester 1: Spring 2025
  • Semester 2: Fall 2025
  • Semester 3: Winter 2026
  • Semester 4: Spring 2026

2025-2026

Fall term start

  • Semester 1: Fall 2025
  • Semester 2: Winter 2026
  • Semester 3: Spring 2026
  • Semester 4: Fall 2026

Winter term start

  • Semester 1: Winter 2026
  • Semester 2: Spring 2026
  • Semester 3: Fall 2026
  • Semester 4: Winter 2027

Spring term start

  • Semester 1: Spring 2026
  • Semester 2: Fall 2026
  • Semester 3: Winter 2027
  • Semester 4: Spring 2027

Program of Study

Program of study for 2025-26 Academic Year

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
First 7-week block – SEP/OCT
IBG 1018Global Supply Chain Management3
PRM 1017Project Management3
BUS 1183Prof Development Workshop1
IBG 1000Global Financial Management3
Second 7-week block – NOV/DEC
MOG 1003Managerial Communications3
MOG 1004Business Ethics and CSR3
MOG 1015Organizational Behavior HRM3
 Credits19
Semester 2
First 7-week block – JAN/FEB
MOG 1010Negotiation and Leadership3
MOG 1019New Venture Creation3
IBG 1016Global Marketing Management3
IND 1181Indigenous Business Workshop1
Second 7-week block – MAR/APR
LAW 1005Global Legal Issues3
IBG 1019Managing Across Cultures3
IBG 1009Global Technology in Business3
 Credits19
Semester 3
First 7-week block – MAY/JUN
MOG 1012Financial Decision Making3
BUS 1185Accounting for Non-Finance3
BUS 1182Diversity and Equity Workshop1
MOG 1007Data Analysis Using Excel3
Second 7-week block – JUL/AUG
IBG 1006Global Business Strategy3
QMM 1001Statistics for Data Analytics4
IBG 1017Global Market Research3
BUS 1184Sustainability Workshop1
 Credits21
Semester 4
IBG 1013Global Business Co-op12
 Credits12
 Total Credits71

Fees

Tuition Cost

Canadian Students

$9,034.49Estimated first year costView fee breakdown

International Students

$26,729.76Estimated first year costView fee breakdown

Important Notice

Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.

Tuition and ancillary fees

Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.

Books and supplies

Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.

College may be more affordable than you think!

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Whether it’s fear, financial reasons, or something else that is impacting your decision to start school, we’re here to listen to you and help in any way we can!

Work-integrated learning (WIL)

Take your education beyond the classroom!

Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.

Field of Study

Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business

Cambrian’s Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business offers a wide range of programs designed to ignite your potential. Create your own narrative with programs that combine classroom knowledge with real-world experience. Cambrian gives you the tools to succeed in the compelling and fast-paced business sector.

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Specific program pathways

College or university degree opportunities  

If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian’s college and university agreement details for further information. 

Career Outcomes

Employment opportunities

Employment opportunities for graduates may be found in a wide range of private and public international business environments in areas that include:

  • General Management roles in a variety of industries including mining, retail, hospitality, technology, manufacturing, transport and logistics, services, etc.
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Need a career coach?

Explore how this program can lead to a great career! Cambrian’s Career Coach platform is a user-friendly, online tool that provides up-to-date and comprehensive labour market data to help you explore career options, salary expectations for the Greater Sudbury region, and more!

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Minimum technology requirements

Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.

Bring your own device (BYOD)

Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!

Ready to take the first step?

Start gaining the highest level of skills at Cambrian now – and you’ll be ready to take advantage of the many career opportunities waiting for you just around the corner. The future is yours!

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