Global Business Management - Winter
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code2883
- SchoolThe Business School
- CredentialOntario College Graduate Certificate
- Program TypeGraduate Certificate program
- Program Length2 years/ 4 semesters
- LocationProgress Campus
- Emailbusiness@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000, ext. 52725
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- The Business School Student Success Guide
- Advising
The Business School will be offering a variety of delivery modes for new students in all programs. These can include, asynchronous learning, synchronous learning, hybrid, and on-campus deliveries, including evenings and weekends.
In Centennial College's Global Business Management program, you'll gain the skill set to embark on a borderless career.
The two-year business certificate program, facilitated by The Business School, will deliver a unique blend of management and international concepts to train you to effectively lead in the international business environment. Students in this program may also capitalize on the professional designations integrated into the curriculum to enhance their preparedness for employment opportunities.
Global Business Management courses will cover core business topics such as project management, business communications, financial and managerial accounting, logistics and freight services, human resources management, and management and leadership to ensure you can navigate any business environment. Additionally, you'll gain knowledge in specialized global business topics:
- Global logistics and freight services
- International business law
- International entrepreneurship and innovation
- Global business research and analysis
- International business planning
- International marketing
- International sales and negotiation
- International finance and banking
- Corporate social responsibility and international development
- Business networking
To help you retain information, you'll learn these topics in small seminar classes, listen to lectures by guest speakers, partake in external competitions and industry visits, present research reports and more.
Upon graduation from this college business program, you'll have skills and knowledge that will allow you to confidently pursue entry-level management roles and be transferable across several industries.
Program Overview
The Business School will be offering a variety of delivery modes for new students in all programs. These can include, asynchronous learning, synchronous learning, hybrid, and on-campus deliveries, including evenings and weekends.
In Centennial College's Global Business Management program, you'll gain the skill set to embark on a borderless career.
The two-year business certificate program, facilitated by The Business School, will deliver a unique blend of management and international concepts to train you to effectively lead in the international business environment. Students in this program may also capitalize on the professional designations integrated into the curriculum to enhance their preparedness for employment opportunities.
Global Business Management courses will cover core business topics such as project management, business communications, financial and managerial accounting, logistics and freight services, human resources management, and management and leadership to ensure you can navigate any business environment. Additionally, you'll gain knowledge in specialized global business topics:
- Global logistics and freight services
- International business law
- International entrepreneurship and innovation
- Global business research and analysis
- International business planning
- International marketing
- International sales and negotiation
- International finance and banking
- Corporate social responsibility and international development
- Business networking
To help you retain information, you'll learn these topics in small seminar classes, listen to lectures by guest speakers, partake in external competitions and industry visits, present research reports and more.
Upon graduation from this college business program, you'll have skills and knowledge that will allow you to confidently pursue entry-level management roles and be transferable across several industries.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
- The Global Business Management program challenges you to grow and make connections through various networking opportunities throughout the program.
- Students who are successful in the program possess strong analytical and numeracy skills, are highly organized with an ability to plan and prioritize, thrive under pressure and have the ability to meet deadlines.
- Successful graduates develop strong interpersonal skills, are innovative problem solvers and decision makers, are comfortable working within a team environment and have a willingness to learn new things.
- International students who successfully complete Centennial’s Global Business Management program may be eligible to apply for a work permit (up to three years) upon graduation.
Career Outlook
- Entrepreneur in import/export
- Product broker
- International marketing manager
- Foreign investment analyst
- Logistics/transportation manager
- Corporate social responsibility manager
- Commercial bank officer
- Customs broker
- Trade representative
- Business consultant
Education Pathways
Graduates of this Global Business Management (Winter start) graduate certificate program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner has minimum admission requirements to be met in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.
| Partner Institution | Degree |
|---|---|
| Niagara University in Ontario | Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Master of Science in Finance |
Please visit our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Professional Associations
Upon successful completion of the Global Business Management program, you may be eligible for both the Canadian International Freight Forwarding Association (CIFFA) certificate, as well as the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA) diploma in accordance with the process prescribed by CIFFA. Please visit the CIFFA website (//www.ciffa.com/) for more information on these designations.
With program completion, you will be exempted from the academic requirements leading to the Certified in Management (CIM) professional designation and the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation. More information about the industry bodies associated with these designations, and details on how to apply for these designations after graduation from The Business School, please visit www.cim.ca and www.fitt.ca
Please note: These designations and credentials may incur costs in addition to the regular tuition.
Areas of Employment
- International business development
- International development
- Importing
- International services such as consulting and education
- Exporting
- Small to medium-sized international entrepreneurship and innovation
- Trade and investment
- Global management
- Customs brokerages
- Global logistics/transportation
- Business consulting
- Non-profit and government sectors
- Freight forwarding
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- University degree or a three-year college diploma in any discipline from a recognized institution
- We will consider applicants who have a two-year college diploma or a partial university degree (75% complete), and who have a minimum of two years' work experience relevant to the program (transcript and resume review required).
Additional Requirements
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. 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 $125 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 2024.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $4,308.00 | $1,814.85 | $6,122.85 |
| International | $16,649.00 | $2,303.03 | $18,952.03 |
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program 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.
- Collect, process and interpret data used to support international business
- Develop, execute and analyze the results of a comprehensive global business plan which includes complete marketing, operations, financial and human resources strategies and tactics, taking into account the impact of various economic, legal, cultural, geographical, and political situations on international business
- Conduct business with diverse populations using culturally appropriate methods in compliance with relevant national and international law, legislation, policies, and regulations.
- Assist in the importing and exporting functions of a business.
- Plan, direct, execute and evaluate individual and team projects
- Implement strategies utilizing domestic and foreign government programs, policies, and agencies which facilitate international trade.
- Apply financial knowledge and skill to the operation of an international business.
- Apply leadership and teamwork skills establishing and maintaining working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, clients, customers and consumers
- Apply quality control and assurance programs to sourcing and supplying.
- Apply the principles of business ethics and international corporate responsibility.
- Develop new products and services consistent with evolving market needs.
- Evaluate the viability of marketing a product or service in an international market or markets.
- Develop personal professional development strategies and plans to enhance leadership and management skills.
The Business School Student Success Guide
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Ravneet Kaur, Global Business Management, GraduateThe two-year Global Business Management program fulfilled my business aspirations. In addition, Centennial’s Leadership Academy credential and the Global Citizenship learning experiences sounded like amazing opportunities to round out my education, something other colleges did not offer.
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