Global Business Management

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A global career mindset coupled with business management skills can open doors to a range of unique careers worldwide. Explore international perspectives on a variety of topics and develop the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective leader in any business environment.

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Credential

Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Duration

Two years

Start Date(s)

January (Winter)

September (Fall)

Locations

Belleville

Open to

International Students

Note: This is a non-funded program and is therefore not OSAP eligible.

Find your career

Global business management professionals are in demand in virtually all fields and industries, making it possible to pursue careers in various private and public sectors, including:

Account management
Customer relations management
Global entrepreneurship
International business development
International finance
IT
Logistics
Marketing
Sales
Services management
Supply chain management
Tourism
Trade and investment

Is it for you?

Global business training will equip you with the skills to manage projects and people in a diverse range of settings. This may be a great career path for you if you:

Are interested in other cultures and have a global mindset.
Can organize and lead.
Think creatively and strategically.
Are an effective communicator.
Enjoy working as part of a team.

Loyalist College is known for its academic standards and the most important is the commitment to student success. It’s one of a kind. The lecturers are approachable and always willing to help students. They encourage open dialogue and discussion in the classroom promoting critical thinking and engagement. The environment is very conducive for learning.

Folakemi, Global Business Management

How you'll learn

Experiential learning

Prepare for a career in global business management in various sectors and environments:

Explore strategies and best practices for conducting business with diverse populations using ethical and culturally appropriate methods that comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Learn how to effectively collect, process and analyze data used to support global business plans and influence sales.
Gain experience planning, leading, executing and evaluating individual and team projects.
Refine your leadership and teamwork skills and look at methods for establishing and maintaining successful working relationships.
Engage in project-based learning with industry or community partners to gain real-world experience in a workplace setting.

Courses

MATH1047 Business Analytics & Data Strategy

This course introduces data-driven business decision making skills that better inform practices in the workplace. Through the use of statistical tools, students will prepare and interpret visual representation of data.

BUSI1019 Capture Planning

In this course, students will demonstrate the principles and processes of creating an expanded project capture plan (based on the ISO Charter) to be used by companies and organizations to generate new business or solve complicated integrated tasks. The objective is to make students understand how this type of plan is used in the international business environment and to create realistic plans in preparation for life after College.

GBMG1000 Culturally Inclusive Communication

This course focuses on cultural values and norms and how they impact the workplace. By examining cultural domains, students will develop strategies to strengthen their approach to intercultural sensitivity.

GBMG1004 Global Accounting

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of accounting, as well as management accounting concepts and practices. There is a focus on how management uses accounting information for decision making, planning, controlling and performance measurement. Topics include cost allocation, cost-volume-profit analysis, relevant costs and budgeting.

BUSI1038 Global Business Environment

The global business environment introduces students to environments in different countries with exogenous factors related to the home environment. These factors influence decision making on how to allocate resources. The global business environment provides context to students examining the external and internal environments.

BUSI3005 Supply Chain and Logistic Management (EDI)

This course encompasses activities and techniques utilized in supply chain and logistics management including customer service, distribution planning, transportation planning, transportation forecasting, logistics documentation, purchasing and third party supply chain management.

MRKT1011 Consumer Behaviour & Market

This course provides a critical view into why and how people make purchases. Pulling from fields of economics, psychology and sociology, students will examine key concepts in quantitative and qualitative market research methodologies to better understand their customers and how behaviours are influenced by different products and services.

GBMG1003 International Business Law

This course introduces the global tenets of the legal system. By reviewing legal cases, students will learn more about the effects different legal systems have on conducting business globally.

GBMG1002 International Finance

This course provides a critical view into international banking and financial systems and structures. By understanding the implications of global regulatory practices, students will evaluate risks and opportunities to better ground decisions.

GBMG1001 Leadership & Emotional Intelligence

This course will enable students to increase their personal leadership styles through self-assessment. Students will employ emotional intelligence frameworks to increase self-awareness and identify patterns of thinking.

GBMG1005 Project Management

Through this course students acquire foundational project management knowledge in the areas of project planning, defining scope and priorities, work breakdown structure, creating scheduling estimates for timing and project costs, developing project networks, communicating project information, identifying compliance and risk issues, assigning resources, identifying potential efficiencies, and managing progress. This course engages students with a hands-on approach using a variety of project management tools.

SUST1002 Sustainability & CSR

This course examines how global organizations are integrating the three pillars of sustainability (economic, social and environmental) throughout the functional areas (e.g. human resources, marketing, operations, accounting, finance) of business to remain competitive in the long-term. Students will explore the historical context, the business case, internationally recognized frameworks and respective principles, the role and significance of multiple stakeholders, sustainability assurance, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Students will participate in cases and investigate sustainability practices of global entities.

GBMG2001 Advanced International Finance

This course will further expand on relevant topics in international finance. By familiarizing analytical techniques needed to evaluate empirical performance models, students will learn more about financial liberalization and banking system stability.

GBMG2000 Geopolitics

This course introduces tensions and issues of non-state actors across the globe. By identifying conflicts, disinformation and geostrategic rivalries, students will analyze factors impacting contemporary international relations.

GBMG2004 Global Entrepreneurship

This course engages students to learn what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in a global context. Students will consider new business projects, ambitions, and discover resources available to assist in creating a successful business model.

GBMG2002 Global Mergers and Acquisitions

This course examines merger and acquisition strategies. By reviewing best practices and tools, students will analyze and interrelate elements to appreciate the effects that value-creating mergers and acquisitions can have on businesses.

GBMG2003 Negotiation, Conflict & Risk Management

This course introduces the major schools of thought in social psychology, law and business. Conflict resolution strategies are examined from theoretical and practical perspectives to develop a deeper self-awareness.

BUSI3024 Principles of Buying

This course provides a critical view into the purchasing elements in the world of Supply Chain Management. Topical focus will relate to supply organizations, quality, supplier relations, sourcing, price and cost management and the role of transportation. The scope of this course will include the private and public business sectors.

PROF1018 Professional Development

This course is intended to familiarize students with the program, link up with a business mentor and to jump-start a successful pathway for students.

GBMG2005 Design Thinking & Innovation

This course will provide tools to think more creatively in our changing business landscape. By reviewing cases, students will develop compelling solutions to nurture superior innovation practices.

GBMG2007 Inform. Systems Proj. & Prct

This course introduces students to the design and development of information systems to support strategic decision making. Students explore different types of decision support systems and database systems that enhance an organization's ability to identify and solve problems and make decisions.

BUSI1022 Project Risk Management

In this course, the processes and activities necessary to manage risk throughout a project lifecycle will be identified and applied. Students will be exposed to practical exercises, tools and techniques for both qualitative and quantitative analysis for handling project risks. There will be an introduction to a comprehensive project risk management process/matrix that extends from initiation through to project completion and from risk symptoms to risk event impact. Critical to risk management success is the business risk to project risk alignment and mitigation strategies beyond the basic financial contingency approach.

BUSI2019 Strategic Business Management

You will examine the principles and processes of creating strategy to be reflected in a strategic plan. Case studies will be used to promote an understanding of problems, issues and opportunities being faced by companies striving to remain competitive. You will develop integrated and realistic plans in preparation for your entry into the business environment.

GBMG2008 Placement

Integration of formal learning practices with developmental learning opportunities helps to enhance and consolidate the knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes of emerging professionals. This course helps students develop appropriate program field practice in an area of their choosing. Students may choose between a field placement or field project with a private, public, not-for-profit or professional services organization.

GBMG2009 Service Learning

Service learning in the Global Business program is a strategy that integrates learners with community learning gained through “real-life experience” in tandem with previous formal coursework to acquire new skills and learning. The process engages the learner in becoming a self-directive participant in community problem-solving, causing reflection, improved self-awareness and development of citizenry.

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*Courses subject to change.

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Admission requirements

Required academic preparation

A diploma or degree in any discipline from a recognized college or university or equivalent.

Prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR)

Do you have work experience or other types of non-credentialed learning? Through Loyalist’s PLAR program, applicants and current students may be eligible to receive academic credit for relevant educational, work and life experiences.

How to Apply

If you are an international applicant, click here for details about how to apply to this program.

If you are a Canadian resident and are interested in applying to this program, please contact admissions@loyalistcollege.com.

Costs

Approximate costs (2024 – 25)

International Tuition: $15,000
Full-Time Ancillary Fees:* $1,367
Mandatory Health Insurance: $659
Total: $17,026

Additional program costs, such as supplies, travel and parking, may be incurred during workplace visits, etc.

*Fees related to programs that are less than or greater than two semesters will be adjusted accordingly. Fees are subject to change. Please visit the Tuition and fees page for a list of the many services, activities and items included within the ancillary fees, and the related policies.

Paying for college

At Loyalist College, we believe that cost should never be a barrier to your success. We’re here to help you navigate the costs of college and connect you with a variety of financial aid programs, resources and donor-supported awards. Explore paying for college.

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Further study

Pathways and university transfer

What’s next? Build on the knowledge and skills you learned at Loyalist by continuing your academic journey. Many universities across Canada and abroad will provide credit recognition for your studies at Loyalist. Explore pathway opportunities.

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