Course Overview:

The Capstone: Global Business Strategy Project is the culminating course of the two-year Global Management Diploma program, designed to synthesize and apply students’ cumulative learning to address complex, real-world business challenges. Through a structured consulting-style project, students work individually or in teams under faculty mentorship to research a company, market, or industry and develop a comprehensive, evidence-based strategic plan. This course emphasizes advanced strategic thinking, analytical reasoning, ethical decision-making, and professional communication. Students integrate cross-functional knowledge from marketing, operations, finance, economics, and leadership to evaluate internal organizational capabilities and external global opportunities. They apply tools such as SWOT, PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces, VRIO, financial modeling, and market-entry frameworks to support strategic recommendations. Final deliverables include a professional-grade strategic report, a formal presentation to faculty and/or external stakeholders, and an individual reflection on leadership, collaboration, and applied learning. This capstone not only reinforces critical business competencies but also prepares students for transition into industry, entrepreneurship, or further academic pursuits.

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:

Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:

  • Integrate business knowledge from multiple disciplines to address a strategic organizational problem.
  • Analyze internal and external business environments using strategic frameworks and research methods.
  • Formulate viable, ethical, and globally informed business strategies with supporting action plans.
  • Present findings and recommendations through professional-level written reports and oral presentations.
  • Collaborate effectively in a team setting, demonstrating project management and leadership skills.
  • Reflect critically on their personal development and apply lessons learned to real world business scenarios.

Course Content & Topics:

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)