In today’s globalized business environmental, business leaders around the world recognize the need for employees who understand how global markets work. Today’s employees need to understand how cross-cultural differences in business behaviour and regulatory environments affect everyday business activity.

This focus area provides students with the knowledge to analyze global opportunities. It helps develop the skills to 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 (formerly BUSI 6040)
• BUSI 4306: International Business (formerly BUSI 5302)*
• BUSI 4326: International Human Resources Management (formerly BUSI 6311)
• BUSI 4336: International Labour Relations (formerly BUSI 6330)
• BUSI 4560: International Finance (formerly BUSI 6550)

* 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