Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 3 semesters | Barrydowne Campus
If you're interested in pursuing a career in international business management, or upgrading your current skills, this one-year post-diploma graduate certificate program will enable you to gain specialized business knowledge & skills required to effectively manage the aspects of international business activities for an organization.
Students will be taught courses in financial management, marketing management, legal issues, market research, developing a business plan, supply chain management, all in the context of an international business. In addition, courses like Managing Across Cultures and Professional Development will prepare you for the global workforce.
Students will conclude the program and gain additional hands-on experience by participating in a work placement or a capstone project with an industry partner.
Program Highlights
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1 year – 3 semesters
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7-week unpaid work placement gives you practical experience
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Helps position you for international career opportunities within public and private organizations
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Courses cover all key areas of global management
Fieldwork/Placement
The final semester consists of a choice of:
- A 7-week unpaid work placement
- A capstone project
Part-time Pathway
This program can be completed on a part-time basis, with the exception of the placement/Co-Op/Internship/Capstone (WIL*). The WIL component must be completed on a regular/full-time schedule; however, Part-time students may request to complete their WIL with a job-out arrangement or seek academic credit for the WIL via the Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) process.
*WIL = Work Integrated Learning
For specific term start/end dates and other key dates/deadlines, please see the Academic Schedule on our website. Timelines for part-time program completion will extend beyond those indicated in the program delivery timelines.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must be graduates of a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program from an Ontario College or equivalent.
OR
Applicant must possess five years of work experience in a related field (or combination of education and work experience) as judged by the College to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program (any and all post-secondary transcripts must still be submitted).
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Program Delivery
2023-2024
This program consists of two 14-week semesters. The program is delivered in the following terms:
November Start
- SEMESTER 1 Nov - Feb
2023-2024 - SEMESTER 2 Mar - Jun
2024 - SEMESTER 3 July - Oct 2024
Applicants wishing to start in November and study full-time will apply to IBG2 for Nov 2023 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in November and study part-time will apply to IBG3 for Nov 2023.
Winter Term
January Start
- SEMESTER 1 Jan - Apr
2024 - SEMESTER 2 May - Aug
2024 - SEMESTER 3 Sep - Dec 2024
Applicants wishing to start in January and study full-time will apply to IBGC for Jan 2024 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in January and study part-time will apply to IBPT for Jan 2024.
March Start
- SEMESTER 1 Mar - Jun
2024 - SEMESTER 2 July - Oct
2024 - SEMESTER 3 Nov - Feb 2024-2025
Applicants wishing to start in March and study full-time will apply to IBG2 for Mar 2024 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in March and study part-time will apply to IBG3 for Mar 2024.
Spring Term
May Start
- SEMESTER 1 May - Aug
2024 - SEMESTER 2 Sep - Dec
2024 - SEMESTER 3 Jan - Apr 2025
Applicants wishing to start in May and study full-time will apply to IBGC for May 2024 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in May and study part-time will apply to IBPT for May 2024.
July Start
- SEMESTER 1 Jul - Oct
2024 - SEMESTER 2 Nov - Feb
2024-2025 - SEMESTER 3 Mar - Jun 2025
Applicants wishing to start in July and study full-time will apply to IBG2 for Jul 2024 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in July and study part-time will apply to IBG3 for Jul 2024.
2024-2025
This program consists of two 14-week semesters. The program is delivered in the following terms:
Fall Term
September Start
- SEMESTER 1 Sep - Dec
2024 - SEMESTER 2 Jan - Apr
2025 - SEMESTER 3 May - Aug 2025
Applicants wishing to start in September and study full-time or part-time will apply to IBGC for Sep 2024 at OCAS.
November Start
- SEMESTER 1 Nov - Feb
2024-2025 - SEMESTER 2 Mar - Jun
2025 - SEMESTER 3 July - Oct 2025
Applicants wishing to start in November and study full-time or part-time will apply to IBG2 for Nov 2024 at OCAS.
Winter Term
January Start
- SEMESTER 1 Jan - Apr
2025 - SEMESTER 2 May - Aug
2025 - SEMESTER 3 Sep - Dec 2025
Applicants wishing to start in January and study full-time or part-time will apply to IBGC for Jan 2025 at OCAS.
March Start
- SEMESTER 1 Mar - Jun
2025 - SEMESTER 2 July - Oct
2025 - SEMESTER 3 Nov - Feb 2025-2026
Applicants wishing to start in March and study full-time or part-time will apply to IBG2 for Mar 2025 at OCAS.
Spring Term
May Start
- SEMESTER 1 May - Aug
2025 - SEMESTER 2 Sep - Dec
2025 - SEMESTER 3 Jan - Apr 2026
Applicants wishing to start in May and study full-time or part-time will apply to IBGC for May 2025 at OCAS.
July Start
- SEMESTER 1 Jul - Oct
2025 - SEMESTER 2 Nov - Feb
2025-2026 - SEMESTER 3 Mar - Jun 2026
Applicants wishing to start in July and study full-time or part-time will apply to IBG2 for Jul 2025 at OCAS.
Part-Time Delivery
Students opting to study part-time will be provided with a possible pathway to complete the program while remaining part-time. Timelines for completion will extend beyond those indicated above.
For specific term start/end dates and other key dates/deadlines, please see the Academic Schedule on our website.
Program of Study for September intake of 2024-25 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - SEP/OCT | ||
| IBG 1009 | Global Technology in Business | 3 |
| IBG 1004 | Professional Development | 3 |
| IBG 1016 | Global Marketing Management | 3 |
| Second 7-week block - NOV/DEC | ||
| IBG 1002 | Global Business Ethics and CSR | 3 |
| IBG 1019 | Managing Across Cultures | 3 |
| LAW 1005 | Global Legal Issues | 3 |
| IND 1181 | Indigenous Business Workshop | 1 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - JAN/FEB | ||
| IBG 1018 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| PRM 1017 | Project Management | 3 |
| BUS 1184 | Sustainability Workshop | 1 |
| IBG 1000 | Global Financial Management | 3 |
| Second 7-week block - MAR/APR | ||
| IBG 1020 | Global Business Plan | 3 |
| IBG 1006 | Global Business Strategy | 3 |
| IBG 1017 | Global Market Research | 3 |
| BUS 1182 | Diversity and Equity Workshop | 1 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| First 7-week block - MAY/JUN | ||
| One of the following Elective courses. | 6 | |
| Field Placement | ||
| Capstone Project | ||
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Note:
Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Program of Study for November intake of 2024-25 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - NOV/DEC | ||
| IBG 1002 | Global Business Ethics and CSR | 3 |
| IBG 1019 | Managing Across Cultures | 3 |
| LAW 1005 | Global Legal Issues | 3 |
| IND 1181 | Indigenous Business Workshop | 1 |
| Second 7-week block - JAN/FEB | ||
| IBG 1018 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| PRM 1017 | Project Management | 3 |
| BUS 1184 | Sustainability Workshop | 1 |
| IBG 1000 | Global Financial Management | 3 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - MAR/APR | ||
| IBG 1020 | Global Business Plan | 3 |
| IBG 1006 | Global Business Strategy | 3 |
| BUS 1182 | Diversity and Equity Workshop | 1 |
| IBG 1017 | Global Market Research | 3 |
| Second 7-week block - MAY/JUN | ||
| IBG 1009 | Global Technology in Business | 3 |
| IBG 1004 | Professional Development | 3 |
| IBG 1016 | Global Marketing Management | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| First 7-week block - JUL/AUG | ||
| One of the following Elective courses. | 6 | |
| Field Placement | ||
| Capstone Project | ||
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Note:
Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Program of Study for January intake of 2024-25 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - JAN/FEB | ||
| IBG 1018 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| PRM 1017 | Project Management | 3 |
| BUS 1184 | Sustainability Workshop | 1 |
| IBG 1000 | Global Financial Management | 3 |
| Second 7-week block - MAR/APR | ||
| IBG 1020 | Global Business Plan | 3 |
| IBG 1006 | Global Business Strategy | 3 |
| BUS 1182 | Diversity and Equity Workshop | 1 |
| IBG 1017 | Global Market Research | 3 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - MAY/JUN | ||
| IBG 1009 | Global Technology in Business | 3 |
| IBG 1004 | Professional Development | 3 |
| IBG 1016 | Global Marketing Management | 3 |
| Second 7-week block - JUL/AUG | ||
| IBG 1002 | Global Business Ethics and CSR | 3 |
| IBG 1019 | Managing Across Cultures | 3 |
| LAW 1005 | Global Legal Issues | 3 |
| IND 1181 | Indigenous Business Workshop | 1 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| First 7-week block - SEP/OCT | ||
| One of the following Elective courses. | 6 | |
| Field Placement | ||
| Capstone Project | ||
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Note:
Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Program of Study for March intake of 2024-25 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - MAR/APR | ||
| IBG 1020 | Global Business Plan | 3 |
| IBG 1006 | Global Business Strategy | 3 |
| BUS 1182 | Diversity and Equity Workshop | 1 |
| IBG 1017 | Global Market Research | 3 |
| Second 7-week block - MAY/JUN | ||
| IBG 1009 | Global Technology in Business | 3 |
| IBG 1004 | Professional Development | 3 |
| IBG 1016 | Global Marketing Management | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - JUL/AUG | ||
| IBG 1002 | Global Business Ethics and CSR | 3 |
| IBG 1019 | Managing Across Cultures | 3 |
| LAW 1005 | Global Legal Issues | 3 |
| IND 1181 | Indigenous Business Workshop | 1 |
| Second 7-week block - SEP/OCT | ||
| IBG 1018 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| PRM 1017 | Project Management | 3 |
| BUS 1184 | Sustainability Workshop | 1 |
| IBG 1000 | Global Financial Management | 3 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| First 7-week block - NOV/DEC | ||
| One of the following Elective courses. | 6 | |
| Field Placement | ||
| Capstone Project | ||
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Note:
Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Program of Study for May intake of 2024-25 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - MAY/JUN | ||
| IBG 1009 | Global Technology in Business | 3 |
| IBG 1004 | Professional Development | 3 |
| IBG 1016 | Global Marketing Management | 3 |
| Second 7-week block - JUL/AUG | ||
| IBG 1002 | Global Business Ethics and CSR | 3 |
| IBG 1019 | Managing Across Cultures | 3 |
| LAW 1005 | Global Legal Issues | 3 |
| IND 1181 | Indigenous Business Workshop | 1 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - SEP/OCT | ||
| IBG 1018 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| PRM 1017 | Project Management | 3 |
| BUS 1184 | Sustainability Workshop | 1 |
| IBG 1000 | Global Financial Management | 3 |
| Second 7-week block - NOV/DEC | ||
| IBG 1020 | Global Business Plan | 3 |
| IBG 1006 | Global Business Strategy | 3 |
| BUS 1182 | Diversity and Equity Workshop | 1 |
| IBG 1017 | Global Market Research | 3 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| First 7-week block - JAN/FEB | ||
| One of the following Elective courses. | 6 | |
| Field Placement | ||
| Capstone Project | ||
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Note:
Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Program of Study for July intake of 2024-25 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - JUL/AUG | ||
| IBG 1002 | Global Business Ethics and CSR | 3 |
| IBG 1019 | Managing Across Cultures | 3 |
| LAW 1005 | Global Legal Issues | 3 |
| IND 1181 | Indigenous Business Workshop | 1 |
| Second 7-week block - SEP/OCT | ||
| IBG 1018 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| PRM 1017 | Project Management | 3 |
| BUS 1184 | Sustainability Workshop | 1 |
| IBG 1000 | Global Financial Management | 3 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - NOV/DEC | ||
| IBG 1020 | Global Business Plan | 3 |
| IBG 1006 | Global Business Strategy | 3 |
| BUS 1182 | Diversity and Equity Workshop | 1 |
| IBG 1017 | Global Market Research | 3 |
| Second 7-week block - JAN/FEB | ||
| IBG 1009 | Global Technology in Business | 3 |
| IBG 1004 | Professional Development | 3 |
| IBG 1016 | Global Marketing Management | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| First 7-week block - MAR/APR | ||
| One of the following Elective courses. | 6 | |
| Field Placement | ||
| Capstone Project | ||
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Note:
The above courses are delivered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks per semester. Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Fees
Tuition and Ancillary Fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books & Supplies
The total cost of books in the program is approximately $1,200. This is the best information available at the time of publishing to the website and is subject to change.
Graduate Options
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities for graduates may be found in a wide range of private and public international business environments in areas that include:
- Exporting and importing
- Distribution and logistics
- International trade development
- International research
- International sales and marketing
- International finance administration
College/University Degree Opportunities
Graduates from this program may continue their studies at college/university and may receive credit for their prior College education.
Refer to College/University Agreements for further information.
Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.