The Business School will be offering a variety of delivery modes for new students in all programs.  These can include, asynchronous learning, synchronous learning, hybrid, and on-campus deliveries, including evenings and weekends.

You may also be interested in the Online option:

• International Business Management (Online)

Centennial College's International Business Management program will ensure you obtain the key industry knowledge to successfully conduct business on a global scale in any international corporate environment.

This college program will offer a unique global perspective on business, as the field will require you to have knowledge of specialized international business management topics such as:

• International business law
• International finance and banking
• International marketing
• International entrepreneurship and innovation
• Global business research and analysis
• International business planning
• Corporate social responsibility and international development
• Business networking

As you become familiar with these topics in the International Business Management graduate certificate program, you'll also take core business courses such as project management and business communications.

To ensure you're career-ready upon graduation, the offering will feature a practical approach that will include gaining technical knowledge and skills through hands-on learning. A full-time 14-week experiential learning opportunity (internship) with a participating organization will further round out your industry knowledge and experience in international business.

Transfer credits are not available for INTL 222, 233, 704, 729, unless a student can provide proof of CIFFA certification.

Course requirements include a test for the CIFFA Certificate which is built into the summative evaluations of these courses.  Learners who successfully achieve a final B grade/70% or more mark in both INTL704 (Global Logistics and Operations) and INTL729 (Principles of Freight Forwarding) courses are granted this CIFFA Certificate in International Freight Forwarding. Transfer Credits do not allow for the transfer of the certification and/or the ability to assess with the external partner who administer CIFFA accreditation.

Program Highlights

• International Business Management program faculty members have extensive experience in the global business market.
• An extensive use of case studies, simulations and project-based learning, with a focus on developing project management, teamwork, report writing, communication and presentation skills will be highlighted.
• You will gain practical industry experience through the 14-week internship.
• Students will have the opportunity to channel their focus and gain a solid foundation in international business practice in a short period of time.
• Upon completion the International Business Management program, you may be eligible for the Canadian International Freight Forwarding Association (CIFFA) certificate, in accordance with the process prescribed by CIFFA.

Global Citizenship and Equity

Centennial College's signature Global Citizenship and Equity office offers many opportunities for you to travel abroad and work with various advocacy groups on development projects. For more information on Global Citizenship and Equity, the GC&E Portfolio and the available supports, please visit www.centennialcollege.ca/citizenshipandequity.

Career Outlook

• Entrepreneur in import/export
• Product broker
• International marketing manager
• Foreign investment analyst
• Logistics/transportation manager
• Corporate social responsibility manager
• Commercial banking officer
• Customs broker
• Trade representative
• Business consultant

Areas of Employment

• International business development
• International development
• Importing
• International services such as consulting and education
• Exporting
• Small to medium-sized international entrepreneurship and innovation
• Trade and investment
• Global management
• Customs brokerages
• Global logistics/transportation
• Business consulting
• Non-profit and government sectors