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International Business Management

IBGCDouglas A. Smith Family School of Business

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Key Details

Program Start Dates

No intakes currently available.

Program Delivery

Flex / Full-time

Credential

Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Program Duration

3 Semesters
Currently not available for international students

Program Contacts

Jari Sundholm

Program Coordinator / Professor

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

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Supercharge your international business career in just one year

Upgrade your current skills and earn the specialized knowledge you need to effectively manage business activities for organizations on a global stage. You’ll explore financial, marketing, and supply chain management; how to develop a business plan; legal issues; and market research, all in the context of an international business.

In your final semester, you’ll gain hands-on experience with a seven-week placement or a capstone project with an industry partner.

Program Highlights

Program highlights

  • Courses cover all key areas of global management
  • Gain a solid foundation for international career opportunities in both the public and private sectors
  • 7-week placement or capstone project with an industry partner

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).

Program Delivery

Program delivery

2023-2024

March term start

SEMESTER 1:  March – June 2024
SEMESTER 2:  July – October 2024
SEMESTER 3:  November 2024 – February 2025

Please note that courses may vary in the order they are offered depending on when you start the program. The sequence listed is based on a September 2024 intake. For more information about this sequence, please email the program coordinator.

Program of Study

Program of study for 2024-25 Academic Year

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
First 7-week block – SEP/OCT
Second 7-week block – NOV/DEC
Credits19
Semester 2
First 7-week block – JAN/FEB
Second 7-week block – MAR/APR
Credits20
Semester 3
First 7-week block – MAY/JUN
One of the following Elective courses.6
in this course, students will experience practical training in their discipline with a participating employer.Field Placement
in this course, students will experience specialized practical training in their discipline by participating in and leading projects. Students will put the skills and knowledge gained in their academic studies into practice by researching, analyzing, planning, documenting, problem-solving, and communicating effectively in order to complete the project. NOTE: all other courses within the program curriculum must be successfully completed and a minimum cumulative program GPA of 2.0 must be obtained prior to beginning this course.Capstone Project
Credits6
Total Credits45

Fees

Tuition Cost

Canadian Students

$7,293.84Estimated 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.

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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:

  • Exporting and importing
  • Distribution and logistics
  • International trade development
  • International research
  • International sales and marketing
  • International finance administration
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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!

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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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