International Business Management - Logistics Systems

Program Overview

This two-year post-graduate program in International Business Management - Logistics prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the international business sector. Graduates gain skills in analyzing markets, developing import/export strategies, and managing supply chain operations. They also develop knowledge of international trade finance, legal aspects of transportation, and data analytics for supply chain management. The program's vocational learning outcomes emphasize the ability to negotiate effectively, interpret financial documents, and develop and implement international business plans.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This two-year post-graduate program in International Business Management - Logistics enables graduates to enter the industry as business professionals, capable of investigating target market demands and determining the best opportunities for import and export. Employers are looking for graduates who can analyze financial statements, manage cash flow, and apply the most appropriate International Commercial Terms to transfer the cost and risk when moving goods from the seller to the buyer. Graduates will be well prepared to develop viable market entry strategies for foreign markets and to create project management plans for international ventures. Graduates will also have a working knowledge of both data analytics and enterprise systems related to supply chain management as well as the ability to prepare customs documentation to satisfy Canada Border Services. These capabilities will offer graduates the competitive advantage that today’s global organizations need.

Outline:

Semester 1

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | IBM100 | International Business Management | 3 | | IBM110 | Leadership Development For Global Managers | 3 | | IBM120 | Product And Service Development | 3 | | IBM130 | Feasibility Of International Trade | 4 | | IBM150 | Business Communication And Report Writing | 3 | | IBM160 | Canadian Business: Profile & Practices | 3 |

Semester 2

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | IBM200 | International Trade, Economics And Current Topics | 3 | | IBM210 | International Market Entry Strategies | 3 | | IBM220 | Global Value Chain | 3 | | IBM230 | International Trade Finance | 3 | | IBM250 | International Marketing And Sales | 3 | | IBM260 | International Business Simulation | 6 |

Semester 3

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | IBM1000 | Operations And Supply Chain Management | 3 | | IBM1009 | Legal Aspects Of Transportation | 3 | | IBM1010 | Transportation Theory And Application Principles | 3 | | IBM1003 | Procurement, Competitive Bidding And Contract Management | 3 | | IBM1004 | Transportation Management: Domestic And International | 3 | | IBM1013 | Management Strategies for Organizational Success | 3 | | IBM1006 | Communications And Negotiations | 3 |

Semester 4

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | IBM2000 | The Canadian Custom's Process | 4 | | IBM2011 | Integrating Business Processes Using ERP | 3 | | IBM2010 | Accounting And Financial Concepts | 3 | | IBM2003 | Logistics Management | 3 | | IBM2008 | Data Analytics for Supply Chain | 3 | | IBM2012 | Capstone Project | 3 |

Careers:

The program starts in September, January, and May.

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes:

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Conduct an environmental scan to evaluate the impact of world issues on an organization’s international business opportunities.
• Conduct, evaluate and present market research to support an organization’s international business decision-making.
• Manage the preparation of documents and the application of procedures to support the movement of products and services in the organization’s global supply chain .
• Evaluate the impact of statutory and regulatory compliance on an organization’s integrative trade initiatives.
• Identify and interpret relevant international financial documents, and evaluate financial strategies that support an organization’s integrative trade initiatives.
• Develop and present an international business plan.
• Manage the implementation and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles.
• Apply well-researched tools and strategies to prioritize and mitigate risks while optimizing the reliability of the logistics system.
• Select relevant performance standards to monitor and improve capabilities of logistics systems.