The Post-Graduate Diploma in Global Marketing Management with Co-op – HBSO CORe program is an advanced qualification for those already holding a degree. This graduate program focuses on the development of business understanding, both domestically and internationally. Considering the structure of the modern business environment, the program prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities in business, industry and government. The importance of enterprising skills and opportunities will be a focal point throughout the program.
The Harvard Business School HBSO Credential of Readiness (CORe) provides business fundamentals for early-career high potentials and aspiring leaders to improve on the job performance. The CORe curriculum includes Business Analytics, Economics for Managers and Financial Accounting.
Graduates of this program will receive a diploma from Sprott Shaw College, as well as a Credential of Readiness from the Harvard Business School HBSO*.
This program includes a Co-op placement. This placement enables the student to gain first hand paid experience in the chosen career field while enabling Instructional staff to observe the student in a practice situation. Please note successful completion of the Co-op is required for graduation.
*NOTE: Beyond the Credential of Readiness, Harvard Business School HBSO will not offer course or degree credits or any formal academic credential for the CORe program.
Learning Objectives
Assess the impact of various economic, legal, cultural, geographical and political systems on domestic and international business
Conduct business in compliance with relevant national and international law, legislation, policies, and regulations
Apply computer skills and knowledge to support business functions
Apply the importing and exporting functions used in business in the context of domestic and international trade
Collect, process, and interpret data used to support business
Adapt business concepts and processes from diverse populations and using culturally appropriate methods
Assess the contribution of individual and team assignments involving diverse memberships
Develop international marketing, financial and human resource strategies
Apply financial knowledge and skills to the business operations
Develop strategies to utilize domestic and foreign government programs, policies, and agencies to facilitate international trade
Discuss the business advantages of multilingualism in regards to doing business in a global environment
Create visual representations of data that allow you to recognize trends and detect outliers
Define and calculate descriptive statistics to summarize data sets concisely
Determine an adequate sample size, explain the importance of random sampling, and craft sound survey questions to create representative samples
Model scenarios and analyze the impact of market changes by constructing supply and demand curves for individuals and markets
Determine a revenue-maximizing pricing strategy using the concept of elasticity
Evaluate techniques to learn about or increase demand and measure the tradeoffs and suitable applications of each approach
Predict market structure by examining various costs and cost structures
University Transfer Program
This program is part of Sprott Shaw’s university transfer initiative for anyone looking to continue their education and pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Gaining professional skills and experience from our programs before moving on to complete a full degree is a great way to enjoy the focused, hands-on benefits that Sprott Shaw College offers.
This program qualifies for our University Pathway Programs with the following institutions. (Click on the images below for more details!)
Diploma or degree from an accredited college or university
International students must have evidence of English Language competency at IELTS 6.0 with no band lower than 5,5 or equivalent
Note: Applicants that have not completed IELTS must score 25/40 in language and 25/40 in math.
Diploma Requirements:
Students are required to successfully complete all courses specified in the program design
Access to Technology:
This program will be delivered online in both synchronous and asynchronous formats and will require the use of a computer. It is therefore important that you have access to a computer and working environment with the following characteristics:
Must have Microsoft Windows 10, 7 or Vista operating system
Macintosh computers unable to run windows based programs are not acceptable.
High speed internet connection – cable or ADSL
MS Office 2013 is preferred
Web camera/High Definition video camera (MS LifeCam series, Logitech C500 or 900 series)
Headset with microphone
Instructors are available at all times for scheduled classes and by email (response within 24 hours). Additionally, students can usually access instructors prior to class or just after the class ends.
* Post-Graduate Diploma – Global Business Management with Co-op – HBSO Core was reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.
Students can expect to complete one to three hours of homework per day.
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This 77 week Diploma program requires the student to complete the following courses.
Theory & practice of double-entry bookkeeping
Complete the Accounting Cycle to closing (GL, AP, AR, Payroll, Year End)
Prepare Financial and Business Reports
Costing systems
Cost analysis
Capital budgeting
Application of skills and knowledge acquired during the academic component of the program into an analysis of a company or industry.
Mandatory schedule of alternating class sessions and work terms
Adherence to the program scheduling format is mandatory and is designed to provide the prospective candidate with valuable exposure to language usage in a work setting
The alternating classroom sessions allow the student to maximize the lessons taught within the curriculum.
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