Business Administration - International

South Campus - Windsor (B892)

Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma

September and January

Garry Glatter
(519) 972-2727 ext. 4331
gglatter@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

PROGRAM GOALS
The Business Administration - International program will provide graduates with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to conduct business in a global marketplace. 40% of Canada's economic activity (Gross Domestic Product - GDP) is related to international trade. The majority of that trade is between Canada and the U.S. More than $2.7 billion a day flows over the border crossings in Windsor, Ontario into the U.S. making it a critical trade corridor between those two countries. All of this activity creates job opportunities and this advanced diploma program will equip graduates with the capabilities to thrive in this sector.

The program offers an intensive multi-semester project that allows students to select a product, research a country that it could be offered in, build a marketing and business plan to support their business idea. At the end of the program students have the opportunity to submit their final projects to the Canada's National accreditation body the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) to achieve their FITT certification. They also have the opportunity to qualify for their Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) accreditation. Both of these achievements will provide the graduate with a broader base of employment opportunity.

To be successful in international business you should enjoy foreign travel, be people oriented and outgoing and possess excellent communication skills. You are analytical, have an adventurous nature and demonstrate a cultural awareness and sensitivity.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Multi-semester group project that prepares students to qualify for various certifications including Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) and Certified International Trade Professional (CITP).
• Faculty-supported Internship (work experience) offered in Semester 6. Some internships may happen outside of Windsor so students should be prepared to travel and live in another city for their internship.
• Each semester, students are eligible to complete requirements toward the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) National Diploma validated by the Canadian Government and Industry.
• Opportunity for qualifying graduates to complete a B. Comm. from Nipissing University on the St. Clair College campus.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
With the advanced 3 year diploma, graduates will be ready for entry level positions with numerous global enterprises as marketing and sales specialists, trade finance and logistics, trade research, global purchasing and shipping, or as an agent or distributor of goods.

For those who choose to complete their Business degree after their Business Administration - International diploma further opportunities exist in strategic business planning, new market business development, trade management, trade consultant and foreign project management.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: B892

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

$3,172.69
$600 - $800


For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.