蘭加拉學(xué)院

Overview

As the world becomes increasingly inter-connected the need for professionals with strong backgrounds in international business grows. Our programs provide a solid grounding in the business activities related to international trade, exporting and importing. In addition, students are encouraged to choose electives that expose them to the economies, histories, cultures, languages and business practices of the world’s major nations. The result is a winning combination of skills that will prepare grads for employment opportunities both in Canada and abroad. Students can choose to focus on International Business either at the diploma level or by completing the International Business Specialization in the third and fourth year of the BBA Business Management Concentration.

Students interested in International Business Management should apply to the BBA program through the School of Management and then select International Business Specialization as their concentration.

Career Opportunities

Program Graduates Succeed

With the globalization of the world’s economies, Canada needs well-trained and knowledgeable personnel to increase its international trade within North America and abroad. Medium and small businesses in particular need the academic and practical skills our graduates offer. Career opportunities for Langara College International Business graduates include:

• project management
• trade and investment
• freight forwarding
• shipping sales management
• international business consultant
• import/export agent
• customs brokering

Objectives

Langara College’s International Business Program combines academic course work with a practical focus on international marketing, particularly in small to medium-sized enterprises. The program provides:

• sound knowledge of general business management.
• specialized instruction in the key functions of international business.
• practical, business-ready skills in written communications, analysis and interpersonal communications.

Outcomes

Graduates of the International Business Program receive a well-rounded business education, preparing them for a wide variety of employment opportunities in the global market. Graduates are knowledgeable and competent in areas of international business as diverse as finance, marketing and distribution.