Program Description The Global Business Management program focuses on the impact international business has on the operation and strategic decisions of Canadian firms. Students will be introduced to and analyze the opportunities and challenges of globalization, international competition and regional integration. Graduates will be equipped to critically think about the increasingly connected world through studies of the global environment, theory of international trade and investment, currency markets and modes of entry, as well as emerging issues of gated globalization, changing world order and corporate social responsibility.
A graduate of the Global Business Management program at Sault College will reliably demonstrate the ability to: Collect, process and interpret data used to support international business. Develop, execute and analyze the results of a comprehensive global business plan. Conduct business with diverse populations using culturally appropriate methods in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Assist in the importing and exporting functions of a business. Plan, direct, execute and evaluate individual and team projects. Implement strategies utilizing domestic and foreign government programs, policies, and agencies which facilitate international trade. Apply financial knowledge and skill to the operation of an international business. Apply leadership and teamwork skills establishing and maintaining working relationships. Apply quality control and assurance programs to sourcing and supplying. Apply the principles of business ethics and international corporate responsibility. Develop new products and services consistent with evolving market needs. Evaluate the viability of marketing a product or service in an international market or markets. Develop personal professional development strategies and plans to enhance leadership and management skills. Apply entrepreneurial strategies to maximize the effectiveness of international business initiatives. Employ environmentally sustainable practices within the profession.
