International Business Management
Highlights
- Completion of the International Business Diploma qualifies you for certification by the Canadian Institute of Management (CIM)
- Program taught by industry professionals and highly qualified instructors
Program Description
The International Business Management Diploma program
prepares students to enter the world of business management
and looks at the current global business environment. Students will discuss global issues, prepare presentations, do team projects, and extend their research skills. There is a comprehensive text book for each course.
Upon successful completion of this twelve-week program, students will graduate with an
excellent understanding of the essentials of business management.
Graduates of this program are eligible for the Certificate in Supervisory Management from the
Canadian Institute of Management (CIM)
www.cim.ca
The Canadian Institute of Management is Canada’s senior management association. As a non-profit organization, the Institute is dedicated to the enhancement of managerial skills and professional development.
Program Overview
Module 1: Business Law, International Business
Module 2: Organizational Behaviour, Marketing
Module 3: Managerial Communications, Introduction to Business
Management
Program Length
12 weeks (30 hours per week)
Class hours:
Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm (with 1 hour lunch)
Start Dates - 2010
2010: Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 25, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16,
Sep 13, Oct 12, Nov 8, Dec 6
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Start dates subject to change.
Course Details
Each course is four weeks (15 hours per week) in duration.
The curriculum is subject to change. The diploma program includes all six courses (three modules) and students are allowed to take individual courses and get a Certificate of Completion for the courses.
Business Law
This course is designed to provide the students with an overview of Canadian Business law and an understanding of basic legal terminology. A large part of the course emphasizes contract law, since contracts are the foundation of all commercial transactions. Whenever possible, class topics and discussions will draw on examples from current news media reports on law cases. The primary objective of the course is to give a broad background
in business law as it applies to Canadian corporations.
International Business
This course introduces students to globalization and to the value-adding activities of businesses in the current global economy. First we discuss impact of national cultures on doing business globally. In addition, we examine the external forces that impact businesses, international organizations, legal and labor forces in the global context. Further the course touches on the import/export process, strategic alliances and the impact of rapid change of technology on strategic planning for international business.
Organizational Behavior
This course introduces students to the concepts of organizational behavior and their application in today’s business environments. Students will develop insights into how the behavior of individuals and groups impact on the organization. Further, they will learn to apply the theories and concepts to develop effective managerial competencies in such areas as teamwork, motivation, decision-making and leadership.
Marketing
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to marketing concepts and terminology. It examines the importance of marketing within organizations and society in general. Students will study the major components of a marketing plan, the marketing mix and consumer relationships. They will learn how to address the basic needs of companies in planning, developing, and managing products, distribution channels, promotion and pricing.
Managerial Communications
The ability to communicate well is an essential requirement for all employees of an organization. In this 60-hour course we explore the importance of communication in business and cross-cultural environments; students also compose various forms of written communication and prepare and deliver a formal business presentation.
Introduction to Business Management
This course introduces students to the concept of management by exploring the roles and functions of managers in the Canadian business environment. The purpose of the course is to enhance the students’ understanding of the elements of the management processes of planning, organizing, directing and controlling organizational activities. The course is designed to build a foundation of knowledge needed in future management courses.