In today’s globalized business environmental, business leaders around the world recognize the need for employees who understand how global markets work.

Employees need to understand how cross-cultural differences in business behaviour and regulatory environments affect everyday business activity.

They also need to understand the significant role of digital transformation in today’s global market, and develop the digital skills that are critical for international business careers.

Focusing in international business provides students with the skills and knowledge to analyze global opportunities, do business in the global marketplace, and make ethical decisions in an international context.

Vedant Goswami talks about the things he likes most about studying international business: diversity and creativity.

Courses

Students should consider the following elective courses, which are typically offered every two years:

• BUSI 4006: International Business Law
• BUSI 4306: International Business*
• BUSI 4326: International Human Resources Management
• BUSI 4336: International Labour Relations
• BUSI 4560: International Finance

* This is a core course for students in the post-2022 programs and an elective for students in the pre-2022 programs.

Students may also consider related non-business courses including:

• ECON 3030: International Economics: Issues and Problems in a Canadian Context
• POSC 2200: Introduction to International Politics
• POSC 3210: International Law
• POSC 3220: International Organizations
• POSC 3250: International Political Economy

All course descriptions are available through the University Calendar.

Careers

• International business analyst
• International business consultant
• International business manager
• International trade analyst
• Training and development manager
• International project manager
• International operational risk analyst