International Business

This course introduces international business. Applicants will explore the economic relationships that Canada has developed with other nation, and the impact of these relationships on productivity, prices, and variety of goods. This course also introduces applicants to a variety of career opportunities in international business.

Canada in the Global Marketplace

OVERAL EXPECTATIONS

• Identify the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges associated with international businesses activity.
• Explain why Canadian companies have become involved in international business.
• Describe the evolution of Canada’s international business activities and relationships.
• Determine how Canadians have been affected by international business activity.

This course introduces international business. Applicants will explore the economic relationships that Canada has developed with other nation, and the impact of these relationships on productivity, prices, and variety of goods. This course also introduces applicants to a variety of career opportunities in international business.

• Describe the way in which a company can explore business opportunities in international markets.
• Evaluate the challenges confronting the operation of an international business.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures to be followed and the factors to be considered in the import and export of goods and services.

SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS

• Business Opportunities
• Operational Challenges

Import and Export Considerations

• Demonstrate an understanding of the way in which ethical considerations affect international business decisions,
• Identify cultural differences between countries and describe how they affect international business practices.
• Summarize the effects and challenges of marketing internationally.
• Summarize the ways in which technology has affected international business.

SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS

• Ethical Issues
• Culture and Customs
• International Marketing
• Effects of Technology