International Business Management (Post-Degree Diploma)
Curriculum Guideline
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or an equivalent credential from an approved institution of a different country. Any applicant who earned their credential in a language other than English must meet the Douglas College English language proficiency requirement.
Note: It is recommended that students have a minimum grade of 60% (grade C) on average in their undergraduate degree.
Graduation Requirements
- Successful completion of 30 credits
- 70% (21 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Courses used towards a previously received credential can be used to meet program requirements, but additional courses will need to be taken to replace these credits
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| FINC 1231** | Commercial & Financial Mathematics | 3.00 |
| MARK 1120** | Introductory Marketing | 3.00 |
| BUSN 3100 | Global Business Environment | 3.00 |
| BUSN 3200 | International Trade Finance | 3.00 |
| BUSN 3410 | Global Supply Chain | 3.00 |
| BUSN 3500 | Business Entry Strategies | 3.00 |
| BUSN 3700 | International Trade Law | 3.00 |
| BUSN 3800 | International Management | 3.00 |
| MARK 3300 | International Marketing | 3.00 |
| MARK 4441 | Marketing Research | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 30.00 |
**Students with a non-business major in their undergraduate degree are required to take FINC 1231 and MARK 1120 in their first semester of study. Students with a business major in their undergraduate degree who have taken Finance/Marketing/Business Math are strongly encouraged to take FINC 1231 and MARK 1120. Students with a Major in Finance or Marketing in their undergraduate degree can take 6.0 credits of 1000 to 4000-level electives instead of FINC 1231 and MARK 1120 and are advised to contact Academic Advising 3-4 weeks before priority registration for assistance with selecting electives and requesting pre-requisite waivers, if necessary.
Students who successfully complete the PDD in International Business Management would be able to:
- Obtain industry-recognized certification such as the CITP designation;
- Develop and implement market entry and distribution plans;
- Perform corporate strategic needs assessments;
- Undertake effective international trade research;
- Analyze various types of international trade agreements;
- Make costing, pricing, promotion and distribution policies;
- Develop and implement effective international marketing plans;
- Choose the right course of action for financing international deals and create an effective budget for a firm's international activities;
- Analyze potential buyers/suppliers; and
- Formulate cost-effective strategies for the movement of goods and services across international borders.