Global Business Management Diploma

  • Program Code: GBMD
  • School: The Business School
  • Credential: Ontario College Graduate Diploma
  • Program Type: Diploma program
  • Program Length: 16 Months / Full Time
  • Program Hours: 960 hrs
  • Days: Weekdays or Weekends
  • Hours: Varies
  • Start Date: Fall, Winter, Summer
  • Fee: Please contact registrar
 

Global Business is such a multifaceted field, and its expert management is what makes lucrative. Studying global business management can enable you to navigate the challenging, ever-changing business world while capitalizing on opportunities for expansion and connection!

Here are top 5 career options for Diploma holders in Global Business:

  • International Marketing Manager
  • International Product Manager
  • Finance Analyst
  • Business Development Manager
  • Logistics Manager

How much does a Global Business Manager make? The national average salary for a Global Business Manager is $87,106 in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 527 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Global Business Manager employees.

Learning Focus

1. Introduction to International Business

The purpose of this course is to explore the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and the factors that influence success in international markets. It provides solid grounding in core management functions (e.g. finance, accounting, strategy), develops cross-cultural communication and leadership, and promotes an understanding of the business world from an international context.

2. Computer Applications

Computer Applications is an introductory course that will provide students with the opportunity to use the computer as a problem-solving tool. This class provides an overview of microcomputer applications beginning with a brief introduction to computer concepts and Microsoft Windows XP. To accomplish this purpose this course will familiarize the student with installing software, compressing & decompressing files, downloading files, as well as protecting file s will be introduced.

3. Business Communication

Effective communication can’t be learned from a book, and everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. This program combines theoretical frameworks with tailored practice, guidance, and feedback to meet you where you are and boost your technique. Business writing is any written communication used in a professional setting. It could be an email, memo, presentation, or report. In this free course, you'll learn some tips and guides to help you make your business communication direct, clear, and designed to be read quickly.

4. Business Marketing

A Business Marketing course teaches the branding and promotion of products and services to the public, which is targeted through specific demographics. Marketing touches many areas of study, so students will be well-versed in advertising, communications, consumer behavior, public relations, and marketing strategy and research.

5. Digital Marketing & Social Selling

Digital Marketing is a broad concept and includes various channels like Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Inbound Marketing, Content Marketing, and Web Analytics. You will learn to understand the social marketplace, build strategy, plan, and execute effective campaigns, analyze successes and failures, and implement improvements. You will also master multiple social media platforms as well as social media management sites.

6. Business Accounting

Accounting degrees commence with a general introduction to foundational accounting topics such as accounting systems and services, accounting techniques and software, accounting theory, auditing, financial accounting, introductory topics in business, IT skills, macro- and microeconomics, management accounting and more.

As part of a management program, graduates will help gather, organize, and analyze financial data, administer accounting systems, and advise on accounting problems.

7. Business Law

Topics covered include the nature of law, courts and court procedures, crimes and torts, contracts, sales, and negotiable instruments. This course provides the student with a working knowledge of the legal framework within which formal business organizations must operate.

8. Human Resources

This part of the course is designed to integrate and apply the human resources, psychology, and business courses required to address issues for Human Resources Managers. The student will synthesize their knowledge of human resources principles and practice by applying their knowledge to issues of current concern to HRM professionals.

9. Project Management

This part of the course in project management programs cover topics like quality management, finance and accounting, operations management, risk management, software and more. Students will also be taught the fundamentals of project management, from the planning and development phase right through to execution and closeout.

10. Organizational Behaviour

This course provides a comprehensive analysis of individual and group behavior in organizations. Its purpose is to provide an understanding of how organizations can be managed more effectively and at the same time enhance the quality of employees work life. Topics include motivation, rewarding behavior, stress, individual and group behavior, conflict, power and politics, leadership, job design, organizational structure, decision making, communication and organizational change and development.

11. International Market Entry Strategies

During this part of the course, you’ll consider the pros and cons of globalisation. You’ll explore the differences between domestic and international business markets and consider why businesses may look to expand to service new geographies and markets. Familiarise yourself with international business strategy and global market entry strategies.

12. Sourcing & Vendor Management

Vendor management is a term that describes the processes organizations use to manage their suppliers, who are also known as vendors. Vendor management includes activities such as selecting vendors, negotiating contracts, controlling costs, reducing vendor-related risks, and ensuring service delivery.

13. International Banking & Finance

This course gives you a comprehensive overview of central issues in banking and international finance, with an understanding of the forces that sway financial markets as well as the theories underlying commercial and international banking. You will gain knowledge and skills that can be practically applied, and you will put this to the test in real-life scenarios through practical exercises. You will learn from highly qualified academics with research and consultancy expertise in credit, banking, and finance. A strong research culture and excellent links with industry, commerce and professional bodies will give you the rare opportunity to gain a real understanding of the current challenges and issues facing the world’s international financial institutions.

14. Trade and Development

Trade is central to ending global poverty. Throughout the course duration, you’ll learn to identify business opportunities, formulate strategic options, and define business winning propositions, as well as learning to manage, lead change and improve operational and supply chain processes within international businesses, because this program is heavily focused on the application of theory into practice, you’ll be able to envisage how the skills developed throughout your studies will be used to best advantage in a professional environment.

15. Business Planning, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program teaches you essential skills and effective strategies for working in and managing innovative organizations – and for starting new ones.

16. Career Management

Towards the course completion, the dynamic team of instructors will lead all the students towards Career management. Post course completion, career management will be an eternal part of the students’ lives. It is a continuing process that allows you to adapt to the changing demands of our dynamic economy. The career management process embraces various concepts: Self-awareness, career development planning/career exploration, life-long learning, and networking.

17. 2 Business Capstone Project

The best part of this study course is 2 real scenario-based capstone projects. The best Capstone proposals are important but not urgent; achievable within the academic time frame and with the resources available; provide a clear definition of the problem or issue to be addressed; have a realistic scope; and specify tangible deliverables for the Capstone team to provide.