ObjectivesThis Major prepares students to become international business leaders who can manage effectively in an increasingly complex multicultural and multilingual global marketplace. Students graduate with the ability to understand international manage-ment concepts and trends, the international environment, institutions and practices, cross-cultural sensitivity, and interpersonal, negotiation, and leadership skills. Students also learn how to generate global and local creative strategies, as well as the skills to effectively implement them. The program is a combination of a solid business core, plus exposure to the culture, politics, and economics of various regions of the world. Additionally, students are strongly encouraged to follow language courses, and to participate in the International Student Exchange Program.
Practical experienceThere is an optional co-op aspect associated with this program.
Academic titleBachelor of Commerce in International Business
Course descriptionMajor in International Business — 27 credits
Minor in International Business — 12 credits
Sample courses include:
* International Financial Management
* Environment of World Business
* Management of Multinational Corporations
* Cross-Cultural Communications and Management
* International Marketing Management
* International Business Law
* International Organizations
* Globalization and Sustainable Development
Core Courses:
Year 1 — 24 credits
Term 1
* COMM 210 - Contemporary Business Thinking
* COMM 212 - Business Communication
* COMM 215 - Business Statistics
* COMM 217 - Financial Accounting
Term 2
* COMM 220 - Analysis of Markets
* COMM 222 - Organizational Behaviour and Theory
* COMM 224 - Marketing Management
* COMM 225 - Production and Operations Management
Year 2 — 15 credits
Term 1
* COMM 301 - Management Information Systems
* COMM 305 - Managerial Accounting
* COMM 308 - Introduction to Finance
Term 2
* COMM 315 - Business Law and Ethics
* COMM 320 - Entrepreneurship