International Business
We live in a globalized world.
Learning about international business is not just for people who want to spend their careers traveling and working in other cultures; familiarity with the international business environment has become a required skill for all successful participants in today’s economy.
The five course add-on certificate in International Business examines core business functions in the international context. You will also explore the political, economic, socio-cultural, technological and environmental forces that shape global business.
The certificate in International Business allows students studying in any major to broaden their horizons and differentiate themselves. This certificate is also available to students in programs outside of the Hill School of Business to supplement their area of study with foundational business knowledge.
Note that this is not a direct entry program or a primary program, and must be taken alongside another degree or diploma program.
Who It's For
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- Current University of Regina students
- Hill business students
- This micro-credential is a great way for students taking traditional majors to differentiate themselves.
- Non-business students from other Faculties
- There is a high incidence of entrepreneurship as a career choice for students in many other Faculties including Engineering, MAP, Kinesiology and Science. This certificate is a great way for students to offset their technical expertise with foundational business knowledge.
- Hill business students
- University of Regina alumni
- Build upon your past education and experience in order to succeed in your future entrepreneurial goals.
- Current University of Regina students
What It Looks Like
The IB Certificate will expose students to topics in international trade and monetary systems that effect multinational business strategies, alliances, and operations. It will provide business principles and models in the context of international partnerships and economies that will develop an awareness of global business model functions.
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Why Study International Business at the University of Regina?
International designation
Students who complete this certificate alongside a Bachelor of Business Administration may be eligible to receive their international designation upon graduation. This is awarded as an institutional honour.
Concurrent program
Students take this certificate concurrently while in a primary degree or diploma program. Students can also declare this certificate as a secondary program.International Business Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! There are study abroad opportunities for eligible students. For details, visit Study Abroad & Global Mobility.
You may use one elective course taken on a study abroad or exchange at an international institution towards completion of this certificate. You will gain insight into global business practices that can only be achieved through an international experience.
BUS 100 Introduction to Business
This course will introduce students to the functional areas of business in a variety of organizations and allows students to explore future possibilities. This course is mandatory for all business students.
BUS 308 International Business
This course focuses on the nature of international business and the distinctive opportunities and problems that arise in a global business environment. Topics include international trade, the international monetary system, multinational business operations, economic integration, and business relations with host countries.
BUS 309 International Trade Management
This course provides students with the fundamentals of managing international trade. Topics may include: export management, international business planning, managing strategic alliances, supply chain management in an international context, and managing the logistics of international trade.
BUS 364 Managing a Diverse Workforce
This course concerns the increasing diversity of the work force and the major challenges and opportunities faced by organizations and their managers. Topics will include: maintaining fairness and justice, making effective decisions for performance improvement, allowing flexibility, and managing in the global environment. The course also examines the legal frameworks in place that value and protect employee and employer rights related to gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, etc.
BUS 415 International Marketing
This course concentrates on the principles associated with conducting business and implementing marketing strategies across national and cross-cultural boundaries. It teaches how to use environmental scanning and international marketing research to evaluate foreign country opportunities and plan market entry. Strategic importance of segmentation, targeting and positioning is considered. Strategic standardization versus adaptation decisions are explored for “4 P’s” (product, pricing, distribution, and promotion).
Required Courses
Certificate in International Business (5 courses**)
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Required |
BUS 100 Introduction to Business |
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Required |
BUS 308 International Business |
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Choose 3 |
BUS 309 One of: BUS 364, BUS 415, BUS 491, ECON 342 One of: ECON 211, IS 100, PSCI 240, SOC 201 One of: ECON 311, ECON 341 One of: IS 220, IS 300, IS 301, IS 302, IS 420 One of: PSCI 340, PSCI 343, PSCI 344 SOC 314 One language course (non-English) or an approved humanities course relating to the culture or history or another nation. One course completed as part of an International Study Abroad Trip, or an approved International Student Exchange Program. Students should consult with the Program Coordinator to confirm that the trip is approved and ensure that transfer credits taken as part of the study trip have been evaluated. |
** Note: Prerequisites for all 200, 300 and 400 level courses must be met.
Current U of R students, in either the BBA, DipBA, or other faculties, who are planning to pursue this certificate must contact their academic advisor to discuss requirements and will need to complete the application for undergraduate concurrent programs.
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