Global Business Management

Description

This program is designed to prepare university and college graduates from a wide range of educational and cultural backgrounds to work as managers in international and domestic businesses of various size. Students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to manage the human, physical, and financial resources associated with international trade. The first year covers fundamental business knowledge and skills, while more complex international situations and strategic areas are the focus of the second year. The course of study promotes teamwork and leadership skills, and enhances students’ capacity to work effectively in cross-cultural environments.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program are prepared for entry-level management positions in research, marketing, sales, project management, information management, supply chain, and finance. Graduates may work in a broad range of employment settings in all sectors of business and industry, in both domestic and international locations. Graduates may also use their entrepreneurial skills to open their own business or act as consultants.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. use data, predictive modeling and analysis to recommend strategies that support management decisions in a domestic and global context;
2. develop, execute and analyze a global business plan in alignment with the organization’s initiatives and goals;
3. conduct global business with diverse populations using culturally appropriate methods in compliance with relevant national and international laws, policies, regulations and ethical practice;
4. assist in the importing and exporting functions of a business to support global operations;
5. develop, manage, and review requirements and budgets to carry out global business projects accurately, on time and in adherence to industry standards;
6. implement strategies to leverage government programs and policies for enhancing international trade operations;
7. analyze financial data to support strategic decision-making in international business operations;
8. coordinate team efforts and nurture professional relationships across departments to facilitate organizational change;
9. implement quality control and assurance programs in sourcing and supplying goods to meet international standards;
10. integrate business ethics and corporate responsibility into decision-making processes to enhance organizational integrity and global reputation;
11. develop new products and services consistent with evolving market needs to meet organizational objectives;
12. evaluate the viability of marketing a product or service internationally to achieve sustainable growth;
13. develop and apply strategies for personal, career and professional development to enhance work performance and maintain currency with industry;
14. develop entrepreneurial strategies to identify and respond to opportunities in international business initiatives;
15. integrate sustainable supply chain practices to minimize environmental impact in global business operations;
16. leverage technology to manage business operations, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions;
17. develop and execute negotiation strategies to optimize business development and increase sales in diverse international markets.

Program Progression

The following reflects the planned progression for full-time offerings of the program.

Intake suspension Fall 2026

Fall Intake

• Sem 1: Fall 2026
• Sem 2: Winter 2027
• Sem 3: Fall 2027
• Sem 4: Winter 2028

Intake suspension Winter 2027

Winter Intake

• Sem 1: Winter 2027
• Sem 2: Summer 2027
• Sem 3: Fall 2027
• Sem 4: Winter 2028

Intake suspension Summer 2027

Summer Intake

• Sem 1: Summer 2027
• Sem 2: Fall 2027
• Sem 3: Winter 2028
• Sem 4: Summer 2028

Admission Requirements

• Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, degree or equivalent
  • Education or experience in a business setting is desirable.

Graduation Requirements

22 Program Courses
1 Applied Project

Graduation Eligibility

To graduate from this program, a student must attain a minimum of 60% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester. The passing weighted average for promotion through each semester and to graduate is 60%.

Program Tracking

The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the Fall intake of the program. Where more  than one intake is offered  contact the program co-ordinator for the program tracking.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
Program Courses
GBMT 1000	Communications for Global Business Managers	42
GBMT 1001	Management Accounting and Finance	42
GBMT 1004	Introduction to Global Business Management	42
GBMT 1005	World Geographies and Cultures	42
GBMT 1011	International Trade Research	42
GBMT 1012	Productivity Applications for Business	42
	Hours	252
Semester 2
Program Courses
GBMT 1002	Managerial Economics	42
GBMT 1003	Business Statistics and Data Analysis	42
GBMT 1006	Operations Management	42
GBMT 1008	Global Human Resource Management	42
GBMT 1009	Geopolitics of Trade and Development	42
GBMT 1010	International Financial Management	42
	Hours	252
Semester 3
Program Courses
GBMT 1007	Project Management	42
GBMT 2000	Career Management for Global Leaders	42
GBMT 2002	Innovation in the Global Marketplace	42
GBMT 2003	International Marketing Management and Sales	42
GBMT 2004	Global Supply Chain Management	42
GBMT 2010	Global Business Strategy	42
	Hours	252
Semester 4
Program Courses
GBMT 2001	International Corporate Social Responsibility	42
GBMT 2006	Global Management and Leadership	42
GBMT 2008	Global Market Entry Strategies	42
GBMT 2011	Decision Making for Global Business	42
Applied Project
GBMT 2012	Applied Project - Global Business Management	84
	Hours	252
	Total Hours	1008

Graduation Window

Students unable to adhere to the program duration of two years (as stated above) may take a maximum of four years to complete their credential. After this time, students must be re-admitted into the program, and follow the curriculum in place at the time of re-admission.

Disclaimer: The information in this document is correct at the time of publication. Academic content of programs and courses is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational objectives and employment market needs. 

Program outlines may be subject to change in response to emerging situations, in order to facilitate student achievement of the learning outcomes required for graduation. Components such as courses, progression, coop work terms, placements, internships and other requirements may be delivered differently than published.