Course Overview:

This course provides students with a foundational understanding of how organizations operate within the global business environment. Students will explore key principles of management, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, while developing awareness of how economic, cultural, and political factors influence business decisions worldwide. Through case studies and real-world examples, students will examine the role of managers in navigating globalization, ethical responsibility, and organizational strategy. As an entry point into the Global Management Diploma, this course equips students with essential vocabulary, concepts, and frameworks that will support their success in more advanced courses across management, marketing, finance, and global operations.

Prerequisite:

  • The students must have completed grade 12 or equivalent education, or mature student status (19 years or older).
  • All applicants must meet one of the following Language Proficiency Requirements (LPR):
    • Completion of 2 years of secondary education (including English 10 and 11 with grade of ‘C’ or higher) from a country where English is one of the principal languages, or
    • Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction, or
    • Students from non-English speaking countries must have completed grade 12 or equivalent education and provide verified results for one of the English Language Proficiency tests with minimum scores listed below:
      • IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 50, CAEL 45, CELPIP 6.5, DET 105, PTE 47, PCE 175, CAMBRIDGE B2 Level, LANGUAGECERT B2 Level, MET B2 Level, ITEP 3.8, EIKEN Grade Pre-1. or
    • Provide proof of achieving at least 65% in Grade 12 English (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
  • Mature Student Applicants
    • Applicants who are 19 years of age or older at the start of the program, are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and are unable to provide official secondary or post-secondary education records may demonstrate English proficiency by:
      • Submitting a signed attestation confirming they have completed at least three years of full-time education in English in a country where English is one of the primary languages and
      • Completing the Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation: Reading, Writing, and WritePlacer) with the following minimum scores:
        • Reading: 235
        • Writing: 235
        • WritePlacer: 4

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define key functions of management and explain how they apply in global business settings.
  • Describe how economic, cultural, legal, and political factors influence international business environments.
  • Identify major challenges and opportunities faced by global managers in a rapidly changing world.
  • Analyze real-world case studies to understand strategic decision-making in multinational organizations.
  • Compare different organizational structures and leadership approaches used in global firms.
  • Apply basic management frameworks to assess business problems for a global perspective.
  • Demonstrate foundational business vocabulary and concepts that prepare them for advanced study in global management.

Course Content & Topics:

Class 1: Introduction to Global Management
Class 2: The Global Business Environment
Class 3: Cultural Dimensions and Cross-Cultural Management
Class 4: Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Class 5: Strategic Planning in a Global Context
Class 6: Organizational Structures and Global Design
Class 7: Leadership in Global Organizations
Class 8: Global Human Resource Management
Class 9: International Marketing Fundamentals
Class 10: Global Supply Chain and Operations
Class 11: Financial Management for Global Firms
Class 12: Technology, Innovation, and Digital Business
Class 13: Risk Management and Crisis Leadership
Class 14: Capstone Case Study and Review

Final Exam

Credit Information:

  • Credits: 3

Duration:

  • 14 Weeks: 3 hrs/week

Course & Related Fees:

  • Domestic & International: $700 (Seven hundred dollars)

For a detailed breakdown, please refer to Policy #S-005 Programs & Course Fee Schedule

Non-Refundable Fees:

  • Application Fee: $50.00/course (payable online and non-refundable)