Business Administration - International Business

The Canadian economy is dependent on international trade. In this increasingly global economy, the Canadian business world is driven by knowledgeable professionals fluent in the varied aspects of international business. In order to succeed in this complex environment, international business managers have to recognize global events and their effect on business and must be able to effectively identify challenges and utilize business processes in this global dimension. As a graduate of this program, you are prepared for careers in international trade and marketing for small, medium and large organizations within many industry sectors. This field includes entrepreneurs, exporters, importers, trading house agents, business deployment banking, inventory planners, assistant purchasing agents, category buyers, assistant logistics, distribution administrators and global sales and account co-ordinators.

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

This program is accredited by FITT (Forum for International Trade Training). Graduates are eligible to pursue the professional designation of Certified International Trade Professional (CITP).

Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible to pursue a SAP Global Certificate.

Students who choose the Project Management option may be eligible for certification through the Project Management Institute.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:
  • Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
  • Grade 12 Mathematics: (C) or (U) or Grade 11 Mathematics: (U) or (M)
• OR Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with the above prerequisite course(s), their equivalent(s), or appropriate Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate program credits (see Academic Upgrading).

Passionate, expert faculty from a range of professions

Real-world learning experiences through paid and non-paid work opportunities

Curriculums developed in collaboration with industry advisory committees

A variety of credentials offered from certificates, diplomas, degrees, and graduate certificates

Opportunities to pathway to higher level credentials at Seneca and other universities in our transfer partnership network