Bachelor of Commerce – International Business - Humber College

Our Program

Humber's four-year Bachelor of Commerce – International Business degree program prepares you for a career in a large multinational company, or in responsive, fast-paced or entrepreneurial organizations of any size. Even small companies are looking for people with experience in the global marketplace, and Humber's International Business program will give you the skills that employers value. Learn about problem-solving, project management and leadership skills, with a specific focus on operations and marketing.

This is a business degree built on the platform of a solid business education – marketing, accounting, economics and law. In years three and four of your Humber International Business degree program, you will focus on international business, including courses such as International Banking and Finance, International Logistics, and Integrated International Marketing Communication. Gain practical skills through applied projects such as presenting a comprehensive plan to launch a business into an international market. Learn from experienced faculty and expert industry professionals. You may also have the chance to study abroad for one semester during year three.

"For my summer placement, I interned at a printing company in Indonesia. I learned about the differences between business in Canada and in Asia, and managing logistics. At Humber, you learn about theory and you gain practical experience. That's what makes Humber stand out from other schools, and will help me stand out from other applicants when it comes to applying for jobs."
Bianca, fourth-year student

Your Career

Take your business career around the world with a Bachelor of Commerce – International Business degree from Humber.

At Humber, you will be trained to work in Canada for a small- or medium-sized company that does business abroad, or for a large multi-national company on overseas or head office assignments. Occupations include foreign investment consultant, business development manager, logistics manager, customs broker, trade consultant or international marketing manager.

Canada is a major player in international trade, finance, and financial services, and is perfectly situated to access the major world markets. Toronto is also the centre of business in Canada. Exports and imports of goods and services are projected to increase over the next decade. In 2011, Canada exported goods and services valued at $535 billion while imports amounted to $556 billion, with total trade accounting for more than 60 per cent of the country's gross domestic product. Now is the time to step into the world of international business.

Our Faculty

For information regarding faculty credentials for this program, visit humber.ca/faculty.

Work Placement

The Humber International Business degree features one full semester of paid work in the summer between semesters six and seven that gives you the hands-on experience employers need. Humber provides assistance to students as they look for their placements. You can work for a company in Toronto, across Canada, or even overseas for this placement.

Your Future Study Options

Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit humber.ca/transferguide.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 12U English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 65 per cent. If English is not your first language, refer to the English Language Proficiency Policy
Any Grade 12U Mathematics. Students who do not possess Grade 12U Mathematics or who have achieved a mark below 60 per cent may be considered for admission. Students will be required to complete a math equivalency course during the first semester at Humber
Four Grade 12U or M courses in addition to those listed above with a minimum 65 per cent overall average

Note: For further information, refer to the Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Applicants who do not meet the above admission requirements should consider applying for Humber's Business Administration advanced diploma program, Business Management diploma program or Business – Marketing diploma program.

Graduates of the Business Administration advanced diploma with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 70 per cent or more will be considered for admission to Humber's Bachelor of Commerce degree program. Graduates may then complete the degree program with the equivalent of four semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Graduates must also possess ENG4U, Humber's COMM 200/ WRIT 100 or COMM 300/WRIT 200 with a grade of 70 per cent or more, plus any Grade 12U-level Mathematics or Humber's BMAT 220/BMAT 120 and BSTA 300/BSTA 200 with an average grade of 70 per cent or more.

Graduates of the Business Management diploma program and the Business – Marketing diploma program with an overall GPA of 75 per cent or more will be considered for admission to Humber's Bachelor of Commerce degree program. Graduates may then complete the degree program with the equivalent of six semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Graduates must also possess ENG4U, Humber's COMM 200/WRIT 100 or COMM 300/WRIT 200 with a grade of 70 per cent or more, plus any Grade 12U-level Mathematics or Humber's BMAT 220/BMAT 120 and BSTA 300/BSTA 200 with an average grade of 70 per cent or more.

Mature students (applicants 21 years of age or over) and/or transfer students (applicants with postsecondary education) should refer to the Mature and Transfer Student Admissions Regulations for admission criteria.

Fees / Scholarships

The 2013/2014 fee for two semesters is

domestic $6,871.28
international $12,950.

Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2013/2014 academic year.

Fees are subject to change. For more information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.http://www.humber.ca/financial-aid

Additional Costs

For information regarding fees for work terms, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.

Alternative Course of Study

Upon completion of the first two years of a Humber Bachelor of Commerce degree program, students may specialize in one of the following areas instead of International Business: Accounting, e-Business Marketing, Fashion Management, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resources Management, Management Studies, Marketing or Supply Chain Management.

Curriculum (View the 2012/13 Curriculum)

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name
ACCT 1000	Introductory Financial Accounting Introductory Financial Accounting Course Code: ACCT 1000 Accounting systems are the universal language for business worldwide. This introductory course covers the complete accounting cycle, from the recording of transactions in journals to the preparation of common types of financial statements used by businesses in Canada. Students examine how to record and summarize transactions into financial statements used by external stakeholders, prospective investors and businesses to manage internal operations.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
ECON 1000	Microeconomics Microeconomics Course Code: ECON 1000 Students are introduced to the concepts and analytical tools of microeconomics to examine how society and individuals use limited resources to meet their needs. Students develop an understanding of current events in the context of microeconomic theories including supply, demand, prices, incomes, markets, competition and market structures. Students examine the concepts of market failure and market power and the need for government intervention to achieve social and political goals.
LAW 1000	Business Law Business Law Course Code: LAW 1000 Students are introduced to the complex legal system in which businesses and consumers operate. The Canadian Constitution, as well statutory and common law relevant to business and consumer transactions are covered. Students receive an introduction to the laws of contracts and torts that form the basis of business relationships. Topics include sale of goods and consumer protection legislation, debtor-creditor relations, competition law, employment law, manufacturer?s product liability and intellectual property rights.
MKTG 1000	Marketing Marketing Course Code: MKTG 1000 This course provides an overview of all aspects of marketing as practiced by Canadian organizations today, both domestically and internationally. Students examine product, price, promotion and distribution frameworks as separate and integrated subsets of the marketing mix. These are explored as strategies to satisfy consumer wants and needs and to achieve organizational objectives. The course focuses on developing competencies in understanding the business environment and applying the tools and techniques of marketing research and analysis to develop effective marketing strategies. Legal, social, cultural and other elements of the marketing environment are considered in cases requiring research of current materials and practical application of concepts.

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 1500	Business Information Systems Business Information Systems Course Code: BUS 1500 This course provides students with an overview of information technology and its use in the achievement of organizational goals and strategic objectives. Students examine the role of information technology in managing operations, achieving a competitive advantage, and on organizational structure and employees. They also study the dynamics of information technology systems specific to various industry sectors.
BUS 1501	Business Communications Business Communications Course Code: BUS 1501 Effectively presenting oneself is essential in contemporary business where people must negotiate in increasingly complex and diverse workplaces. Students explore and practice methods of creating clear written, oral and interpersonal communication for proposals and presentations in business. They study communication theories, types of communication, and methods and vehicles that have an impact on their performance. Students enhance their ability to organize information based on purpose and audience, express ideas clearly, precisely and effectively, and use up-to-date technology for presentations.
ECON 1500	Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Course Code: ECON 1500 Students examine the operation of the Canadian economy as a whole. The course provides the theoretical constructs for understanding aggregate Canadian production, spending, saving, unemployment, and trade. Students examine how governments conduct monetary and fiscal policies to stabilize the economy and achieve economic goals. They also consider interest rates, inflation, the exchange rate of the Canadian dollar, growth, and the open economy.
MGMT 1500	Organizational Behaviour Organizational Behaviour Course Code:
STAT 1112	Statistics for Business Statistics for Business Course Code: STAT 1112 This is an introductory course in statistics for business students. Emphasis is on the application of statistical methods in three business areas: human resources, international business, and fashion management. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, chi-squared tests and analysis of variance.

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 2000	Ethics and Values Ethics and Values Course Code: BUS 2000 Students examine the ethical and evaluative issues in business and professional activities. They explore the role of ethics in a variety of business contexts and functions. Topics include the nature of values and ethical systems, duties and rights, private and public good, the consumer movement, social marketing, corporate governance, corporate social accounting, private rights, and professional ethics and responsibilities.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
HRM 2000	Human Resources Management Human Resources Management Course Code: HRM 2000 In this course, students explore the essential elements of human resources (HR) management and how it contributes to organizational goals. They examine the relationship between effective HR management, employee satisfaction and business strategy. Students receive an introduction to functional areas of HR including job analysis, selection and recruitment, orientation, training and career development, performance appraisals, compensation and benefits, labour legislation, health and safety requirements, human resource planning and workplace applications. Emphasis throughout the course is placed on the strategic role of HR in today’s business environment.
MKTG 2000	Customer Service Customer Service Course Code:
STAT 2112	Quantitative Methods for Business Quantitative Methods for Business Course Code: STAT 2112 This is an introductory course in quantitative methods for business students. Emphasis is on the application of quantitative methods in human resources management, fashion management and international business. Topics include decision analysis, linear programming, forecasting, project management, inventory models and waiting line models.

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 2500	e-Commerce e-Commerce Course Code: BUS 2500 Students will learn about current e-business models and the characteristics of business-to-business and retail e-commerce portals. The course explores a variety of web-related design and technology subjects such as e-business architecture security and applications. The major e-Commerce industrial sectors are explored from the business models, strategic, and financial perspectives.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
FIN 2500	Financial Management Financial Management Course Code: FIN 2500 Students examine the basic theoretical concepts of finance that are required for effective decision-making in a variety of business environments. Topics include financial ratio analysis, budgeting, forecasting, evaluation of intangibles, short- or long-term financing, equity or non-equity financing arrangements, venture capital, capital budgeting, as well as cost and risk factors associated with capital budgeting.
MGMT 2500	Operations Management Operations Management Course Code: MGMT 2500 This course focuses on the decision-making role of the operations manager in transforming organizational inputs into desired outputs. The main areas of operations management - purchasing/supply chain, inventory, quality management and production - constitute on average 80 per cent of the costs of a business. Therefore, they have a major impact on its competitiveness and profitability. The major issues and problems of designing, scheduling, operating and controlling the operation system (goods and services) are also examined.
MKTG 2500	Consumer Behaviour Consumer Behaviour Course Code: MKTG 2500 This course introduces students to the exciting and emerging field of consumer behaviour. It explores the individual, social and cultural factors in global consumer behaviour in relation to product research and development. Through an investigation of internal and external influences acting within, or upon, the consumer in relation to product consumption, students will learn how marketers attempt, or could attempt, to influence consumer behaviour, off-line and online.

Semester 5

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 3004	Business Career Development Business Career Development Course Code: BUS 3004 In this course students develop the skills and techniques necessary for successfully pursuing job opportunities and career advancement in their chosen field. Students also acquire research skills to assess the employment marketplace, gain insight into the preparation of effective resum?s, and hone their job interview skills. The course features informational interviews and stresses the importance of networking and promotional opportunities. Students develop the requisite approach to effectively articulate how their skills will meet the needs of potential employers.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
FIN 3000	Corporate Finance Corporate Finance Course Code: FIN 3000 This course builds on the financial management principles already acquired in the International Business program. In this course, long-term corporate financial decisions are studied. Topics include asset pricing, risk and return, capital asset pricing under uncertainty, the concept of efficient markets, and an introduction to investing and portfolio management. Corporate decisions such as dividend policies, capital budgeting and long-term financing and investing are covered. Business valuation by firms and individuals is studied in the context of the investment decision.
GEOG 3000	World Geography World Geography Course Code: GEOG 3000 This course provides students with an overview of development in most major regions of the world. Students examine the historic, socio-economic, cultural and political developments of major geographic regions, as well as their interconnectedness. The course also examines key global issues such as the notion of good governance, accountability, reform, promoting democracy and human rights. The relationship between geography (i.e., socio-cultural, human, political, economic and physical) and patterns of development are discussed, as well as the important challenges facing most major regions of the world.
MKTG 3000	Marketing Research Marketing Research Course Code: MKTG 3000 This course covers contemporary research methods used to investigate marketing business issues. Students are introduced to international marketing research practices, processes and tools that assist in business decision-making. Students also develop research objectives that are compatible with international business objectives and select the most suitable methods of data acquisition. They structure an information system that is accessible, current and useful. Information technology and software are used extensively in the gathering, analysis, and reporting of data.
MKTG 3001	International Marketing 1 International Marketing 1 Course Code: MKTG 3001 This course builds on the skills and knowledge gained in the Marketing course and initially reviews the concepts of marketing as they pertain to the Canadian market. These concepts and principles are then applied to the international marketplace where a disciplined approach to the analysis, planning and execution of international marketing strategies is introduced. Students examine the scope and challenges of international marketing; the dynamics of international trade; and the impact of culture, politics and international law in identifying and evaluating global marketing opportunities from the point of view of a Canadian business enterprise.

Semester 6

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 3504	International Logistics International Logistics Course Code: BUS 3504 This course examines international trade supply chain information systems and strategies and planning for logistics management. The formulation of cost-effective strategies for the movement of goods and services across international borders, taking into account regulatory and documentary requirements and the various roles of external service providers, is covered. Topics include logistics for importing and exporting, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), transportation systems, management, the marketing interface, payment terms, inventory management, and distribution and warehousing.
BUS 4500	Cross-Cultural Communications Cross-Cultural Communications Course Code:
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
FIN 3502	International Banking and Finance International Banking and Finance Course Code: FIN 3502 This course examines aspects and processes of International Banking and Finance including those used by the financial industry to examine differing markets and environments. Trade financing relevant to the marketing of international goods and services is covered. Content includes the financial risks of international trade and distribution, the avenues open to minimize exposure, financing alternatives available beyond national boundaries, the major banking systems in the world, differing banking models, international financial markets and systems, the role of multinational financial management, foreign exchange markets and cost-effectively managing foreign exposures and risk through forward, futures and options contracts.
MKTG 3501	International Marketing 2 International Marketing 2 Course Code: MKTG 3501 This course builds on skills and knowledge acquired in the International Marketing 1 course and moves into the development of international marketing strategies and comprehensive marketing plans. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis of the cultural and environmental knowledge and assessment skills developed in the previous course, with the development of comprehensive and effective international marketing strategies. Topics include planning, organizing, market entry, consumer and industrial products and services, distribution, logistics, communications, selling and sales management, pricing and negotiating. Students produce an international marketing plan for a specific product entering a specific offshore market.
WORK 3504	Paid Work Term Paid Work Term Course Code: WORK 3504 This is a paid 14-week work term.

Semester 7

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 4007	International Business Strategy 1 International Business Strategy 1 Course Code: BUS 4007 This course is the first of three capstone courses requiring students to integrate concepts and approaches gained from all previous courses. This course focuses on the strategic management of multinational enterprises (MNEs), including Canadian small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the conduct of international business. Students examine the vision, mission, goals and objectives of MNEs, and analyze their internal resources and the environment in which they operate. Students analyze the impact of environmental influences, including politics, economics, geography, demography, competition and culture on the strategic planning process. Emphasis is placed on analyzing and assessing the attractiveness of countries to a Canadian SME seeking overseas expansion opportunities.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
ECON 4002	Environmental Economics and Management Environmental Economics and Management Course Code:
LAW 4001	International Trade Law International Trade Law Course Code: LAW 4001 This course considers the laws relevant to the import and export of goods and services to and from Canada. Commencing with an analysis of the theoretical framework for international trade, it examines legal issues pertinent to Canadian trade regulation and the general rules of public international law governing the economic relations between states. Amongst other things, it further introduces students to the legal regime surrounding international sales contracts, trade finance mechanism, carriage of goods, e-commerce and foreign market entry strategies. The course also treats with topical issues in international trade law, international investment law, and international intellectual property law. Finally, the course will introduce students to practical and effective mechanisms for resolving international trade and business disputes.
MKTG 4001	Integrated International Marketing Communication 1 Integrated International Marketing Communication 1 Course Code: MKTG 4001 This course covers three of the critical elements of integrated marketing communications in an international setting: advertising, sales promotion, and public relations. The functions and principles of advertising are presented from management?s point of view. The roles and responsibilities of both client and agency personnel in the development of national and international advertising campaigns are outlined. The relationship between marketing planning and advertising planning, corporate plans, marketing plans and advertising plans are examined. The elements of creative planning and media planning are covered. The sales promotion component of the course focuses on the most commonly used sales promotion techniques, their roles, advantages and limitations. In addition, students are introduced to public relations.

Semester 8

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 4505	International Business Project International Business Project Course Code: BUS 4505 In this final capstone course, emphasis is placed on developing comprehensive business plans for a Canadian small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME) to enter and compete successfully in an international market. Students develop and present a comprehensive country report, analyzing and assessing a country?s attractiveness to an SME for trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) on relevant competitive, economic, political, geographic, cultural, and demographic factors. They also develop a comprehensive business strategy and plan, including appropriate marketing, organizing, production, logistics, human resources, and financial strategies for an SME to successfully enter and compete in an international market. Plan requirements include a comprehensive assessment of market attractiveness, an environmental and risk assessment (politics, economics, demography, competition, culture; opportunities, threats; Porter?s five forces), an internal assessment (strengths and weaknesses), an evaluation of market entry strategies, mission, vision, goals, objectives, strategies and tactics and detailed tactics for marketing, operations, finance, organization, structure and management.
BUS 4506	International Business Strategy 2 International Business Strategy 2 Course Code: BUS 4506 This capstone course builds on theory and concepts from the International Business Strategy 1 course. Students examine multinational enterprises? (MNEs?) development and implementation of locally appropriate strategies for the main functional areas of international business: marketing, organizing, production and operations, human resources, and finance. In groups, students choose a Canadian small- to medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) that has expanded internationally, perform a comprehensive analysis of its business strategy, prepare a detailed report and present their findings. The course requires the application of all functional areas in international business in the analysis of the chosen organization. As a result, all of the skills, knowledge, concepts and experiences learned in previous courses are synthesized in application a to a real-life organization.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
MKTG 4500	Integrated International Marketing Communication 2 Integrated International Marketing Communication 2 Course Code: MKTG 4500 In this course, students examine integrated marketing communication in an international context with an emphasis on direct marketing. The power of direct marketing, its role, advantages and limitations in an international marketing program are covered. The concepts of database management and customer relationship management (CRM) are stressed since direct marketing is increasingly tied to recognizing the value and benefits of knowing individual customers and building long-term relationships with them. The implications of CRM in an international setting are discussed. Telemarketing is also covered.
MKTG 4502	International Selling Strategies International Selling Strategies Course Code: MKTG 4502 This course details strategic selling principles and techniques and international sales management. Students develop skills required for planning, making sales calls and providing follow-up to clients. The course covers prospecting, conducting sales meetings, making sales presentations, negotiating and sales management and control. A special emphasis is placed on sales issues and challenges in international business. Emphasis is also placed on developing confidence and professionalism in the selling interaction and enhancing cross-cultural communications, listening, team participation, problem solving and international management skills.

Humber has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting February 19, 2007. In conformity with the Minister’s criteria and requirements, Humber will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Humber will ensure that all students admitted to this program will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.

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