Honours Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code0125
- Credential NameHonours Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business
- Credential TypeHonours Bachelor Degree
- SchoolThe Business School
- Program TypeDegree program
- Program Length4 years/ 8 semesters and 1 co-op work term
- Delivery ModeIn-person
- LocationProgress Campus
- Emailbusiness@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- Co-op Option
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Advising
The Honours Bachelor of Business Administration – International Business (HBBA-IB) program prepares graduates for a role in the complex, global, interdisciplinary environment of international business. Graduates of this four-year program will be prepared for roles in international trade, logistics, and investment, all critical to the ongoing success of the Canadian economy in a highly competitive global trade environment. Graduates’ strong foundations in the functional areas of business management will prepare them to develop and critique business strategy to recommend evidence-based management solutions that maximize global value creation in the international business context. They will possess a breadth and depth of foundational business knowledge, as well as practical skills in the areas of economics, finance, marketing, human resources, operations and logistics, research and analytics, law and compliance, and cross-cultural communication. Critical thinking, problem-solving and a range of professional skills and capacities are honed to effectively engage with the complex issues that exist in the international business environment.
The program is grounded in the multifaceted expertise of the School of Business, formerly The Business School, within the Faculty of Global Business and Creative Industries, home of the first Centre of Excellence in Logistics Learning in Canada, as designated by the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT). Unique to this program is the opportunity for students to achieve the certifications from the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) after completing two courses related to freight forwarding and global logistics and writing the certification exams in class. Courses in supply chain management, logistics and trade, and the opportunity to earn a professional designation in this area meets and serves an immediate need within international business as a result of a shift in business operations from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Graduates of this program will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to move into various areas of employment within the realm of International Business. Career opportunities for graduates include importer/exporter, customs broker, international marketer, logistics coordinator, freight forwarder, trade analyst, foreign investment analyst, and/or business developer.
The HBBA-IB degree program is an ideal foundation for students who wish to pursue graduate studies in the field of International Business. Building on a solid foundation in business generally and international business specifically, learners are able to move forward to more specialized post-graduate studies in various aspects of international business including logistics and supply chain management or management and leadership studies.
This college has been granted a consent by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer this applied degree for a term of seven years, starting November/3/2025. The college shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
Program Overview
The Honours Bachelor of Business Administration – International Business (HBBA-IB) program prepares graduates for a role in the complex, global, interdisciplinary environment of international business. Graduates of this four-year program will be prepared for roles in international trade, logistics, and investment, all critical to the ongoing success of the Canadian economy in a highly competitive global trade environment. Graduates’ strong foundations in the functional areas of business management will prepare them to develop and critique business strategy to recommend evidence-based management solutions that maximize global value creation in the international business context. They will possess a breadth and depth of foundational business knowledge, as well as practical skills in the areas of economics, finance, marketing, human resources, operations and logistics, research and analytics, law and compliance, and cross-cultural communication. Critical thinking, problem-solving and a range of professional skills and capacities are honed to effectively engage with the complex issues that exist in the international business environment.
The program is grounded in the multifaceted expertise of the School of Business, formerly The Business School, within the Faculty of Global Business and Creative Industries, home of the first Centre of Excellence in Logistics Learning in Canada, as designated by the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT). Unique to this program is the opportunity for students to achieve the certifications from the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) after completing two courses related to freight forwarding and global logistics and writing the certification exams in class. Courses in supply chain management, logistics and trade, and the opportunity to earn a professional designation in this area meets and serves an immediate need within international business as a result of a shift in business operations from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Graduates of this program will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to move into various areas of employment within the realm of International Business. Career opportunities for graduates include importer/exporter, customs broker, international marketer, logistics coordinator, freight forwarder, trade analyst, foreign investment analyst, and/or business developer.
The HBBA-IB degree program is an ideal foundation for students who wish to pursue graduate studies in the field of International Business. Building on a solid foundation in business generally and international business specifically, learners are able to move forward to more specialized post-graduate studies in various aspects of international business including logistics and supply chain management or management and leadership studies.
This college has been granted a consent by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer this applied degree for a term of seven years, starting November/3/2025. The college shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Career Outlook
- International Business Analyst
- International Market Analyst
- International Marketing Specialist
- Business Development Specialist
- Regional or Global Sales Representative
Placement Partners
- Bison Transport
- Albatrans Canada Inc.
- Logikor
- Martin Brower
- FGF Brands
- WIS International
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
High School Applicants
- To be eligible, high school applicants must have:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or stated equivalent
- Six (6) university (U) or university/college (M) courses at the Grade 12 level with a minimum overall average grade of 65%
- Courses must include:
- Grade 12 English University (U) or university/college (M), or equivalent; final grade 65% or higher
- Grade 12 Mathematics University (U) or university/college (M), or equivalent; final grade 65% or higher
Mature Applicants
- Be 21 years of age or older by December 31 of the intake year.
- Provide transcripts showing
- Grade 12 English University (U) or university/college (M), or equivalent; final grade 65% or higher
- Grade 12 Mathematics University (U) or university/college (M), or equivalent; final grade 65% or higher
- Provide complete academic history (transcripts or international comparative evaluation)
Additional Requirements
Co-op Option
Co-op Requirements
- To be eligible for the co-op placement, students will need to complete 80% of their courses (through semester 7) and need to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please work with an Employment Ontario service provider. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $150 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2025.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $6,578.00 | $1,383.33 | $7,961.33 |
| International | $18,375.00 | $1,881.28 | $20,256.28 |
Vocational Learning Outcomes
Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Apply management knowledge and practices to function effectively in areas of international business.
- Critique research methods and methodologies to study and analyze international business issues.
- Design and conduct research projects using qualitative and quantitative research methods to systematically investigate international business issues.
- Recommend solutions to contemporary international business issues based on accepted ethics and standards of practice.
- Assess the changes across functional areas which are required to derive competitive advantage when a business internationalizes.
- Optimize international business decision making to gain competitive advantage by using digital technologies.
- Recommend strategic and operational decisions using business tools and information to enhance business opportunities.
- Evaluate regulatory and legislative compliance in the global business environment to inform business decision-making.
- Appraise business practices, ethical standards and business governance considering locally accepted practices in different countries.
- Develop international business strategy that integrates functional areas of business and their operational, project management, marketing, financial, and human resources strategies to enhance competitiveness.
- Model interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills to interact with professional and non-professional audiences appropriate to the business environment and cultural context.
- Analyze the implications of global citizenship and equity for international business and the broader society.
- Engage in academic and professional development activities to support lifelong learning.
- Apply team and leadership skills to organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving activities.