Elevate your business knowledge in this comprehensive eight-month graduate certificate program where you will learn about the complex world of international business. You will learn from experienced industry professionals with first-hand knowledge of today’s global business environment. With an emphasis on collaborative, project-based learning, case analysis and in-class discussions, you will cultivate essential critical-thinking skills. Team research and analysis of a real Canadian company will culminate in the development of an international export business plan.
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
2 Semesters (8 Months)
January, May, September
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
As a student in this program, you will have the opportunity to network and attend events such as webinars and seminars hosted by our industry partners and professional associations.
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:
This program is accredited by FITT (Forum for International Trade Training).
As a graduate of this program, you will have the required knowledge to pursue several key industry designations including the following:
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Certified International Trade Professional (CITP)
| Course Code | Course Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| CAP505 | International Business Management: Career Planning | 1 |
| IBS601 | Digital Applications for Business | 3 |
| IBS603 | Fundamentals of Project Management | 3 |
| IBS605 | Business in the Global Economy | 3 |
| IBS607 | Consulting Across Cultures | 3 |
| IBS630 | Trade Research and Market Analysis | 3 |
| IBS801 | International Banking and Finance | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| IBS660 | Management Accounting | 3 |
| IBS805 | Global Marketing | 3 |
| IBS806 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| IBS807 | Sustainability and Sustainable Development | 3 |
| IBS810 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| IBS820 | International Business Plan | 3 |
| IBS850 | Legal Environment of International Business | 3 |
This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
Canadian citizens or permanent residents educated outside of Canada must provide a World Education Services (WES) or ICAS Canada credential evaluation.
Graduates of the three-year Business Administration — International Business (BAB) program, or a similar program at an Ontario College, are not eligible for this graduate certificate program.
International admissions requirements vary by program and in addition to English requirements, programs may require credits in mathematics, biology, and chemistry at a level equivalent to Ontario’s curriculum, or a postsecondary degree or diploma, equivalent to an Ontario university or college. Program-specific pre-requisite courses and credentials are listed with the admission requirements on each program page. To review the academic requirements please visit: Academic Requirements - Seneca, Toronto, Canada (senecapolytechnic.ca).
As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.
To learn more about your eligibility, visit the Academic Pathways web page.
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