International Business, Graduate Certificate

Program Information

Credential:

Certificate - PROGRAM SUSPENDED for Fall 2015

Duration:

1 year

Delivery:

Blended: Online and Classroom

Program Cost Estimates:

Program Cost Estimates (pdf)

Contact Information

Contact Name:

Trevor Thomas

Contact Title:

Associate Dean

Contact Phone:

403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630

Contact Email:

inquire@rdc.ab.ca

Related Careers

The Graduate Certificate in International Business builds on previous post-secondary education to give students the skills they need to enter an exciting career working with people and organizations globally.

Graduates find employment working in areas of import/export, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing, banking, and government trade offices.

Specific jobs include:

Import / Export Manager
International Marketing Manager
International Account Representative
Logistics & Distribution Specialist
International Manufacturing Manager
International Market Research Analyst
Foreign Affairs Analyst

The Program

The Graduate Certificate in International Business is offered within the Red Deer College Donald School of Business and in partnership with the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). There are two routes available: Graduate Certificate in International Business or Graduate Certificate in International Business, Practicum Enhanced. Features of this program include:

Guest speakers who are active in international business;
Opportunities to network with industry representatives;
Opportunities to hone business writing and presentation skills;
Practical advice with regard to obtaining international employment;
Opportunity to earn a Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) Certificate and Diploma in addition to the RDC Certificate;
After one year of international trade experience, graduates also qualify to apply for the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Evaluate the benefits and challenges of the international business environment for Canada;
Develop strategies to manage the financial and legal risks of international business;
Collaborate effectively with others in a variety of situations;
Design effective strategies for communication in multi-cultural settings;
Develop a foreign market entry strategy for a specific product or service;
Create a customized international business plan to support the global initiative of a real company.

Program Delivery

Courses will be delivered online, and enhanced with classroom executive weekends that students will participate in either in-person or virtually. Students will be required to attend up to two meetings on-site: the first executive weekend, and final capstone presentation.

Requirements

Admission Requirements:

An Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in any discipline

A two year diploma from an accredited institution in any discipline with the equivalent of two years’ full-time work experience. Applicants with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be admitted upon approval by the Associate Dean.

Note: In addition to the program admission requirements, applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency.

Graduation Requirements:

You must pass all 10 courses and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Practicum Enhanced Route: You must pass all 10 courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, with no grade below C in any of the courses, and receive a grade of CR on the practicum.

Program Content

MGMT 410 Global Business Environment
MGMT 470 Corporate Social Responsibility
INTB 410 Managing Cultural Difference
INTB 415 International Marketing Management
INTB 420 Financing International Trade
INTB 425 International Trade Logistics
INTB 430 Legal Aspects of International Trade
INTB 435 International Trade Research
INTB 440 International Trade Management
INTB 445 International Market Entry Strategies

(Practicum Enhanced)
MGMT 410 Global Business Environment
MGMT 470 Corporate Social Responsibility
INTB 410 Managing Cultural Difference
INTB 415 International Marketing Management
INTB 420 Financing International Trade
INTB 425 International Trade Logistics
INTB 430 Legal Aspects of International Trade
INTB 435 International Trade Research
INTB 440 International Trade Management
INTB 445 International Market Entry Strategies
and
INTB 450 International Practicum

Year 1 Course Descriptions

MGMT 410

Introduction to the field of international business emphasizing: national economic; political and cultural differences; globalization; international institutions' roles in facilitating international trade and trade agreements; international monetary system; and current trends in international business. Canada's place within the global economy and the challenges Canadian business encounter conducting international business. Prerequisite: RDC Diploma in Business Administration or Financial Services or consent of the department.

MGMT 470

The interrelationship of ethical decision-making; corporate social responsibility; corporate integrity; organizational culture; corporate strategy; and organizational management/ leadership will be covered. Topics may include: sustainability; corporate governance; ethics in marketing; fair-trade; globalization; and other emerging ideas about the continuing evolution of corporate social responsibility. Prerequisite: RDC Diploma in Business Administration or Financial Services or consent of the Business Administration department.

Special Fees and Expenses

Practicum Expenses – Students choosing the Practicum Enhanced route are responsible for arranging and paying for travel, accommodation and meals related to practicum.