The Global Business Management Post-Graduate Diploma program prepares students to start their careers in business management with the skills and competencies that modern enterprises demand.
This graduate program focuses on the development of business understanding, both domestically and internationally, considering the structure of the modern business environment.
The curriculum emphasizes the skills necessary to align processes and resources to improve communication, productivity and effectiveness.
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. Sprott
Shaw College has partnered with FITT to offer the FITTskills program. FITT (Forum for International Trade Training) is an international trade training and professional certification body.
As the only organization of its kind in the world, FITT sets the standards and designs the training programs leading to the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation.
FITTskills is a highly practical, hands-on series of courses that focus on the fundamental aspects of international business.
Students may register for these courses as part of our Post Graduate Global Business Management programs.
Upon successful completion of each of the six (6) FITT courses, students can elect to write an exam administered by the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) in pursuit of an additional FITT Diploma in International Trade, which fulfills the educational requirement of the CITP designation.
Learning Objectives
Graduates from this program are able to:
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 for 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 regard to doing business in a global environment
University Transfer Program
This Global Business Management 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 TOEFL IBT 80, or equivalent
Applicants must successfully complete the admissions interview and may be required to do an entrance assessment
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
University Transfer Programs
Through our pathway programs, students can complete a Post-Graduate – Global Business Management diploma in the first year at Sprott Shaw and pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Management at City University in Canada. Contact an advisor to learn more.
* Post-Graduate Diploma – Global Business Management 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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