International trade is the exchange of goods and services among nations. The development and manufacturing of goods and the design of services are a primary activity of the global value chain. Students need to be equipped with a global perspective and they require skills that can help the international trade and supply chain industries to deal within a global business environment. The employment opportunities for graduates with training in international business management are broad and there is ongoing demand for employees with specialized skills who can generate revenue or identify inefficiencies in a global business environment.

English Requirements

• English proficiency as indicated in Seneca's Admission Requirements
• Minimum TOEFL score of 580 (paper based) or 88 (internet based with no test below 22),
• OR IELTS Academic with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (no single test core below 6.0),
• OR PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) score of 60

TOEFL/IELTS/PTE is not required in case the candidate holds a credential from an English speaking country*

and

• Academic Credentials:
  • Applicants must have an Ontario College Diploma or Advanced Diploma, Degree from a recognized Canadian University (or International University with original WES credentials equivalencies)

or

• In lieu of academic credentials:
  • equivalent work-related experience or training
    • (Note: Related work experience with a title of manager or supervisor position with a minimum of 5 years)

• Conduct situational analysis to determine the current state of an organization and opportunities for growth in the global economy.
• Prepare international cost and pricing analysis.
• Analyze and mitigate risks in international trade.
• Negotiate and plan for successful international business transactions.
• Assess payment risks and involve the use of an export credit agency to finance and mitigate commercial risks.
• Interpret cash flow statements to report to management.
• Recognize the types of disputes in international trade.
• Plan and implement international market entry by following international law and ethics considerations.
• Gain new perspectives by acknowledging international cultural competencies.
• Develop products and services that are exportable from concept ideas to commercialization in the international market place.
• Understand how to manage trade documentation.
• Recognized when it is best to procure or outsource in the global marketplace.
• Analyze inventory management and international distribution.
• Explore how international marketing attracts global customers.
• Negotiate through different sales channels and ecommerce technology to access international markets.