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.Quick Facts
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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 can 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).
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