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International Business Management – AI Enabled

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Program Code
ACO-IBM-AI-1040
Program Length
52 Weeks (1,040 Hours)
Delivery Format
Fully Online with Internship
Outline

About the Program

This career pathway prepares adult learners and career changers for practical roles in international trade, export sales, global operations, logistics support, business development, and market research.Students learn how to evaluate international markets, support cross-border business activity, prepare business documents, use digital workplace tools, and apply AI-assisted workflows to research, planning, sales, and operational decision-making.

The program is designed around practical deliverables, including market-entry briefs, trade documentation, global
sales plans, AI-supported research files, and a final capstone portfolio

About the Program

Course Information

1 Course Outline

This program is structured into clear, actionable modules that build your knowledge from fundamental principles to advanced strategies. Expand the modules below to see what you will learn.

Program Highlights

52-week career-focused diploma pathway
1,040 total instructional and applied learning hours
Fully online learning model designed for working adults
Monthly start-date structure for flexible enrollment planning
AI integrated into business research, analytics, sales, and workflow design
Portfolio-based assignments connected to real international business tasks
Internship or structured work-integrated project component
Career preparation for international trade, logistics, sales, and business development roles

Learning Objectives

Analyze international business environments and global market opportunities
Prepare professional business communication for multicultural environments
Apply international trade, import/export, and logistics concepts
Use market intelligence tools to support foreign-market research
Develop international B2B sales and business-development strategies
Apply AI tools for research, data organization, workflow automation, and business reporting
Create portfolio-ready deliverables for employer review
Demonstrate professional conduct, ethical judgment, and workplace-ready communication

AI Skills Section

AI-assisted country and competitor research
Prompt libraries for trade, sales, logistics, and market analysis
Spreadsheet automation and business-report drafting
AI-supported CRM note-taking, sales follow-up, and pipeline planning
Responsible use of AI, privacy awareness, fact-checking, and human review standards

Internship & Work-Integrated Learning

Students complete an internship or structured work-integrated learning project designed to connect classroom
learning with practical workplace deliverables. The internship component may include supervised workplace exposure, project-based assignments, employer-style documentation, professional reflection, and a final portfolio submission.
Recommended website wording: internship availability and placement conditions should be confirmed during admissions.
Suggested deliverables: workplace project brief, weekly activity log, supervisor or advisor feedback, final reflection, and portfolio evidence.Suggested compliance note: internship arrangements may vary by employer availability, learner eligibility, location, and institutional policy.

2 Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, or mature-student status where permitted
English-language ability sufficient for online study, writing, communication, and workplace tasks
Basic computer literacy, internet access, and ability to use email, documents, spreadsheets, and video meetings
Government-issued identification and admissions documentation as required by the admitting institution
Interview or admissions assessment may be used to confirm readiness and career fit

Course Outline

Code Course Title Details
IBM101 Digital Workplace & Business Communication Core Curriculum
IBM102 Business Foundations and Professional Ethics Core Curriculum
IBM103 International Business Environment Core Curriculum
IBM104 Global Market Research and Country Intelligence Core Curriculum
IBM105 International Marketing and B2B Sales Core Curriculum
IBM106 Import, Export and Trade Documentation Core Curriculum
IBM107 Supply Chain, Logistics and Global Operations Core Curriculum
IBM108 International Finance and Business Decision Making Core Curriculum
IBM109 AI for Business Research, Analytics and Productivity Core Curriculum
IBM110 Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation Core Curriculum
IBM111 Career Launch, Portfolio and Capstone Project Career / Internship
IBM112 Internship / Work-Integrated Learning Project Career / Internship

Career Opportunities

  • Entry-level international business support role
  • Trade, logistics, or import/export coordination
  • Business development and B2B sales pathway
  • Market research and business intelligence pathway
  • Progression toward supervisor, account manager, trade specialist, or operations lead roles with experience

Employment Opportunities

  • Export Sales Coordinator
  • Market Research Analyst Assistant
  • International Trade Assistant
  • Trade Compliance Associate
  • Customs Brokerage Associate
  • Import Coordinator
  • Logistics Coordinator
  • Business Development Coordinator
  • Global Operations Assistant
  • Procurement Assistant

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Scholarship & Loan Information

Scholarship & Loan Information

Financial support options are available for qualified applicants. Students in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario may qualify for provincial student loans, grants, scholarships, and flexible repayment assistance plans.

Our financial coordinators assist with document preparation, application procedures, and evaluation of scholarship criteria to make education accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is this program suitable for career changers?

Yes. It is written for adults who want a structured pathway into international business, trade, logistics, sales, or business operations.

? Is the program online?

Yes. The learning model is fully online with applied assignments, portfolio work, and internship or workintegrated project activity

? What kind of portfolio will students build?

Students can build market research briefs, trade documents, business reports, AI workflow samples, sales plans, and a capstone project.

? Does the program include AI?

Yes. AI is built into research, business communication, analytics, workflow design, and productivity tasks.

? What roles can graduates target?

Graduates may target entry-level roles in export sales, logistics, import coordination, trade support, business
development, and market research.

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