International Business programs prepare students for the global workplace by teaching them key concepts such as processing customs compliance documents, assisting in the transportation of goods.

1. International Business Program Prepares Students for Global Workplace
With the increase in international business, thanks to the Internet and sites like
Amazon.com as well as trade agreements between countries, professionals are needed to
handle the import and export of products, materials and more. As such, now is a great time
to attend an international Business program that prepares its students for the global
workplace.
Centennial College’s Business – International Business programs offer students solid
general business base as well as specialized international business knowledge in just two
years.
Applicants to this program must have completed at least an Ontario Secondary School
Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or have mature student status (19 years or older). They
must also have successfully finished the English Grade 12 C or U or equivalent, or skills
assessment; and the Math Grade 11 C, M or U, or Grade 12 C or U or equivalent or skills
assessment. Although they are not mandatory requirements, past students have had the
following traits: highly organized with an ability to plan and prioritize; comfortable dealing
with numbers and computers; analytical with strong numeracy skills; thrives under
pressure and meets deadlines; strong interpersonal skills; innovative problems solver and
decision maker; and had the ability to work successfully in a team environment.
This program provides a strong business foundation and international business concepts
that will launch students into entry-level positions within a global business enterprise. As
such, the first two semesters emphasize general business knowledge of key concepts
(fundamentals of business, mathematics of finance, financial accounting concepts, etc).
Students then move onto specific International Business courses that cover topics such
as international business concepts, customs services and compliance, processing customs
compliance documents, assisting in the transportation of goods to and from locations
throughout the world, and taking on a support role in the marketing and sale of Canadian
goods in the global marketplace.
Aside from resulting in an Ontario College Diploma and making students employment ready
directly upon graduation (for positions such as customs compliance analysts, import/export
documentation specialists, global logistics assistant in sectors such as manufacturing and
production, retail and distribution, transportation or as part of a consulting firm), this
program has partnerships with a number of universities. Qualified graduates may be
eligible to apply their credits towards a degree with Algoma University and University of
New Brunswick. Students may also transfer into the three-year International Business
program at Centennial College. This undertaking offers students more courses on
international business that, in just one year, give them the option to work towards a
university degree, pursue professional designations (CITP) and gain work experience
before graduation.
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