Duration

2 years

Starting Date

January, May, September

Tuition Fee

CAD 14,588 per year

Location

Kitchener – Downtown

About the program

As a graduate, you will earn an Ontario College Diploma and will have acquired specialized knowledge and skills in international business, which will allow you to carry out international business functions in today’s global marketplace. You will be able to apply communication, networking, and teamwork skills to support integrative trade initiatives. This program will provide you with an opportunity to become comfortable with new technologies and understand the importance of integrating them with an organization’s overall mission and objectives. One of the goals of this program is to help you understand how business success at the international level is linked to strong corporate sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

New program specialization streams: In level 3, students have the option to focus their studies and graduate with the Business – International Business diploma, specializing in either Customer Service & Retail Management or Sustainable Business Practices. As part of Conestoga’s commitment to innovative learning strategies, a laptop is included in the program fees. The laptop initiative enables you to have current and relevant resources, and an interactive learning experience. You will be able to access course materials, participate in collaborative learning environments and build the technological skills needed in today’s workforce. Students will receive instructions on how they will obtain their device.

Careers

Graduates may be employed in a broad range of private and public international business environments, including private organizations, government departments and agencies, regulatory bodies, professional organizations and international non-government organizations (NGOs). They can be employed in many areas including customs brokerage, manufacturing, goods and service exporting and importing, distribution and logistics, supply chain management, compliance, purchasing and procurement, freight forwarding, international trade development, international research, international sales and marketing and international finance administration. There are opportunities for graduates to pursue further educational or professional qualifications and degree completion. They may also complete an additional year of study to achieve the Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Business Administration.

Courses Included

  • Integrated Language Skills for Business
  • Business Computing Applications
  • Business Mathematics
  • Marketing
  • Applied Managerial Accounting
  • Data Analysis and Advanced Functions
  • Products and Services

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