Studies
The John Molson School of Business offers International Business students a wide variety of educational opportunities to develop the skills necessary to compete in global markets.
Courses & Professors
This course examines economic environments and business practices in emerging economies and challenges that Canadian businesses may face when they enter foreign markets and operate abroad. The course addresses following issues: how do economic and political systems in these countries differ from the North American or European models; how are businesses organized differently; how governments may play a different role in these economies than in the industrialized countries and how that may influence operations of foreign firms; what are the differences in how financial markets operate in these economies and how does that influence financing of local operations; is there a need for different approaches to collaborative strategies in emerging markets; different ethical and legal environment including that dealing with protection of intellectual property; impact of cultural differences on business practices and approaches.
This is a foundation course in international business; the objective is to present information which exposes the student to cultural, social, political, economic, legal, and financial environments in which Canadian business executives manage their operations abroad. All students are encouraged to develop their own philosophy towards international business activities by developing research and analytical skills in analyzing current and long-term problems perceived in different economic systems and environments.
This is a course that demonstrates the analytical tools of operations and organization theory applicable within a multinational company. The course is designed to give students a grasp of the problems of strategy formulation and organization, and inculcates a general knowledge of the major parameters in which an international manager operates. Focus is on the Canadian as well as other international companies based in U.S.A., Europe, Japan, etc.
This course deals with the multicultural dimensions of international business operations. The objective is to develop Canadian managerial skills for effective performance in an international setting. Topics to be covered include international negotiations, management of multicultural personnel, cross-cultural consumer behavior profile, cross-cultural communication, and other cultural aspects of marketing strategy.
This course is designed for students to acquire and demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles and issues in international financial management. It covers such topics as foreign exchange markets, exchange rate behavior, structure and meaning of the international balance of payments, the functioning of fixed and floating exchange rate systems, short- and long-term investment and borrowing decisions, euro-currency markets, foreign exchange risk management, and capital budgeting decisions for overseas investment. In sum, the topics are covered from the perspective of an individual who wishes to know how the international financial environment will affect the firm.[/toggle
This course studies the management approach to international marketing, with emphasis on key variables that are controllable by the international marketing manager. Attention is focused on market measurement, product policy, channels, pricing, and promotion, with special emphasis on the development and control of multinational marketing strategies and programs. Students will execute a project directed to a selected part of the world.
This course is intended primarily to provide an opportunity for more intensive study in one or more specific topics of international business. The topic will vary according to the special interests of the professor and the students.
This course is an introduction to international business law. The focus is Canadian but comparative material is included and problems relating to other legal systems are examined. Topics to be covered include private loans applicable to international business transactions, international sales, federal regulations, export controls and anti-dumping, export insurances, and bilateral trade agreements.
IBUS Co-operative Education Program
One of the learning experiences offered by the John Molson School of Business is the opportunity for students to learn inside the classroom as well as get real-life experience.
Starting fall 2008, the John Molson School of Business offers, along with Concordia University’s Institute for Co-operative Education, International Business students a newly integrated Co-op program.
The benefits of an IBUS Co-op:
- Get paid work experience while studying
- Apply classroom material to real-world situations
- Build industry contacts
- Alternate school and work terms-including summers
- Students must do at least one work term abroad
- Explore career options
Requirements for IBUS Co-op:
- Open to IBUS majors
- New and first year students can apply
- Minimun GPA is 2.7 to enter and stay in the program
- Interviews are part of the process
- Alternate school and work terms-including summers
- Students must do at least one work term abroad
For more information visit Concordia University’s Institute for Co-operative Education, or don’t hesitate to contact us.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The John Molson Interntaional Business Association Scholarship is a in-course scholarship donated by JMIBA. It is available to full-time students enrolled in JMSB majoring in Interntaional Business with the purpose to encourage and reward students based on academic achievement. The scholarship is available to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students.
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