International Business

This program will equip the students with the business knowledge, communication skills, ethical and legal know-how, and critical thinking skills that they need to adapt and thrive in a changing global environment. Through this program, students will be able to learn all the basics of business and gain specialized expertise in areas such as international trade law, finance, sales, and marketing. The graduate of this program occupy positions of leadership in the private and public sectors provincially, nationally, and internationally

Prior to acceptance applicants must meet at least one of the following language proficiency requirements:

• Proof of grade 12 or equivalent.
• 19 years of age or older (all applicants)
• Evidence of Language Proficiency Requirements (evidence of one of the following):
•  Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12) have been successfully completed in the English language in a country where English is one of the principal languages. This may include successful completion of a BC Adult Graduation program. Applicants must produce transcripts as evidence of completion of grade 12 English with a minimum of a “C” grade 
  OR

• Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction. (Applicable to a country where English is one of the principal languages.) 
  OR
• Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below.
  Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: overall score of 5.5 or higher.
  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test: overall score of 40 or higher
  • Duolingo English Test: overall score of 95 or higher
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT: overall score of 46 higher
  • Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: overall score of 43 or higher
  • Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test CLB PT: Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.

Upon completion of the program, graduates can work in these occupations list:

• Account Manager
• Accounting Assistant
• Business Development Officer
• Business Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Human Resources Assistant
• Marketing Coordinator
• Office Manager
• Project Manager
• Sales Professional
• Self Employment

• Work in a manner consistent with law and professional standards, practices, and protocols in international business
• Develop a business plan in collaboration with others
• Apply leadership and management knowledge and skills to assist in the planning, directing, and controlling of an organization
• Take into account the impact of the economic, social, political, and cultural variables which affect a business operation
• Apply research skills to gather, interpret, analyze and evaluate data from primary and secondary sources
• Apply computer skills and knowledge of information technology to support the management of an organization

Students will be assessed through written tests, computer-based tasks and assignments. After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to the tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Students will be required to complete 240 hrs. of work experience. To qualify for work experience, students are required to maintain a minimum C grade average or higher and a minimum attendance of 85%.

85% of classes must be attended to achieve competency for this qualification

Minimum C grade average is required for graduation.