International Trade
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Ontario College Advanced Diploma
January 12, 2009
$1,513.00 per semester *
* Tuition and fees subject to change.
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Why limit your career in business to the local, provincial, or even Canadian economy? Go global - with a diploma in International Trade, and take advantage of widespread globalization in all aspects of trade. Canada is one of the most active international trading nations in the world, where one in every three jobs relates directly to the import/export of goods and services.
Program Highlights
This three-year program will prepare you for a career in international trade:
- hands-on training and actual import/export activities
- practical case studies in tariff classification, customs documentation, export market planning and development, NAFTA Rules of Origin, international freight forwarding and logistics, and much more
- field placement, actual import/export activities, and the chance to participate in an exchange semester in Mexico
- participate in a unique three-week international study field trip
Word from the Workplace
"International Trade at Fleming College is a world-class program with world-class professors who challenge their students to excel in the global marketplace. I was able to use the practical training to begin my career as an intern with the United States Consulate General and subsequently, obtain a full-time position as a Trade Specialist." Stephen Toth, Program Graduate
U.S. Trade Specialist
United States Consulate, Toronto, Ontario
Why Choose Fleming?
Fleming College is the only college in Canada that offers you a three-year program in International Trade, rather than an international business program. The emphasis at Fleming is on practical applications used in international trade. You may actually import goods for sale as part of your training. You'll have the chance to take the Fleming International Learning Experience (FILE) course, which includes research and a three-week international travel trip. Past trips have taken students to Russia, Hong Kong and tours of Europe. You'll also have the opportunity to learn first-hand about free trade - specifically the North American Free Trade Agreement - through an optional exchange program semester at the Universidad del Valle de Mexico, near Mexico City, without paying expensive foreign student tuition fees. You pay the same tuition per semester as at Fleming College. Your in-class instruction will be first-rate, drawing on the faculty's real-life experience in the field. Professional affiliations with the Canadian International Freight Forwarding Association (CIFFA) and the Canadian Professional Logistics Institute (P. Log) keep the curriculum relevant and up-to-date.
Work Experience
Applied learning is a key component in all of our business programs. This gives you the opportunity to put to work the skills you learn in the classroom within a real-world business environment.
What it Takes to Succeed
"The pursuit of profits and allure of the exotic" drives international traders. It's helpful too if you have:
- an interest in working cross-culturally and internationally
- cultural sensitivity and language skills
- an entrepreneurial/intreprenerial attitude
- good people skills
Career Opportunities
Fleming is known throughout the trade industry as "The International Trade College." Your career choices in the area of International Trade are widely varied. You can focus your skills on careers in almost any area of business within the global marketplace. Every year this program has a high placement rate. Many of our students find work before graduation - within the field. Many of our graduates are working around the world with global logistics companies, freight forwarders, importing/exporting firms, customs brokers, or for consulting and trading companies. Job titles include customs clearance agent, designated ship broker, freight forwarder, logistics co-ordinator and international marketing agent, among others.
Minimum Admission Requirements
OSSD with the majority of credits at the College (C) and Open (O) level, including:
- 2 College (C) English courses (Grade 11 or Grade 12)
- 1 College (C) Math course (Grade 11)
When (C) is the minimum course level for admission, (U) or (U/C) courses are also accepted.
Recommended (but not required for admission):
- Grade 12 College (C) Math
Mature Students If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission.
* Students starting in January are required to attend classes over the summer semester.
Selection Process
Related Programs
Not yet settled on a career in business? Why not consider Materials Management, Marketing, Hotel and Resort Management, or Tourism and Travel? If you already have a degree or diploma, and you are bent on an international career, you may want to consider the Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism Management post-graduate program.
Additional Costs
Approximately $950 per year for books and supplies.
University Transfer Agreements
Semester 1
Accounting Fundamentals
Course Number: ACCT001
Accounting Fundamentals introduces students to the principles and practices of the accounting process and finance management. The key objective of this course is to enable the student to use accounting information in a useful and informative manner. Students will acquire a basic understanding of how the activities of an organization are reflected in the financial statements as well as offering an understanding of the basic terms and content of financial statements. This will provide the background students require to study other areas of business or to pursue more advanced courses in accounting.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Business Essentials - A Survival Course
Course Number: BUSN002
This course will explore the nature of business and the role of the individual within the business context. The course will help to prepare the student for the world of business by developing an understanding of the major functional aspects of a successful business. The course will also focus on a number of important business trends that will continue to affect business into the future. These include the growth and influence of international business, the role of ethics and social responsibility in business decisions, the significance of small business, the growth of the service sector, and the influence of technology on business activities. This is an approved general education course.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Communications for Business
Course Number: COMM078
Successful business and administrative communication requires an understanding of both individual and organizational audiences and the ability to create effective messages for them. Communications for Business will introduce students to the critical-thinking, problem-solving and professional writing skills that are necessary to meet these communication challenges.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Financial Statements and the Finance Environment
Course Number: ACCT071
This course offers business students a basic understanding of how the activities of an organization are reflected in the financial statements as well as offering an understanding of the basic terms and content of financial statements. The student is then required to apply that basic understanding of concepts along with analytical techniques to reach financial decisions in business organizations. Practical applications of financial concepts to the operation of the business are emphasized. Specific topics include understanding of the Balance sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Retained Earnings and Statement of Cash flows. Other topics include financial planning, working capital management, the capital budgeting process, financial statement analysis and break even analysis.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Introductory Computing
Course Number: COMP345
Working in the Windows XP environment, this computer course introduces the student to computer basics (computer terminology, e-mail, Internet, file management) and the application and use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Through the extensive use of hands-on activities, students will gain sufficient knowledge and experience to make productive use of computers as a tool in both college and workplace environments.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Marketing
Course Number: MKTG014
This is an introductory course in Marketing designed to provide an awareness and understanding of the role and function of marketing within an individual firm and throughout the total economy. The student is introduced to the principles and techniques of marketing and its various functional areas. The various marketing strategies utilized in product or service planning and development, pricing, distribution and promotion in response to the needs and wants identified in various markets are explored.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Math Fundamentals for Business Studies
Course Number: MATH011
The Math Fundamentals for Business Studies course was designed to be an integral portion of all programs offered by the School of Business at Sir Sandford Fleming College. This course is a one-semester study of the mathematics applicable to the business and financial community. Math Fundamentals for Business Studies places the significance of mathematics as a problem solving and decision making tool. Topics covered: manipulation of business formulae, break-even analysis, monetary conversion, mathematics of buying and selling, simple, compound interest and annuities.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 2
Business Teams
Course Number: SOCI125
Learn about the movement towards getting work done through teams in organizations, and develop the knowledge and skills to thrive in this area. This course meets the General Education requirements primarily in the areas of Work and the Economy and Social Understanding, as well as touching Civic Life, Personal Development, and Cultural Understanding.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Business and Contract Law
Course Number: LAWS004
Business people and consumers in Ontario are affected by a broad spectrum of federal, provincial and municipal laws and a variety of court-created legal principles. This course serves as an introduction to business and consumer law.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Communicating at Work
Course Number: COMM002
This course will enable you to continue to improve your general communication skills to meet the learning outcomes demanded by the assignments in this course, as well as the expectations of other subjects and eventual career employment. This course emphasizes concepts of critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they apply to processes fundamental to effective communication. You will continue to reinforce speaking, writing, reading, and listening techniques common to the expectations demanded by the work place of your career choice by applying, at a more sophisticated level, principles of style, structure, mechanics and techniques (for orals).
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Human Resources Administration
Course Number: MGMT007
This course is designed to provide an overview of key human resources activities and the related legislation affecting today's workplaces. Topics of study include the strategic role of HRM, legal compliance and valuing diversity, designing and analyzing jobs, human resources planning, recruitment, selection, orientation and training, performance appraisal, compensation, employee benefits & services, labour relations, and occupational health & safety.
Participants will also have an opportunity to discuss legal compliance in the areas of human rights, pay/employment equity, employment standards, labour relations, and health & safety. Applied learning opportunities include case study analyses, identification of Human Rights Code violations on an employment application form, development of a job description/specification and a recruitment ad, critique of managerial performance on videotape, web-based research pertaining to employment practices, and completion of a journal article summary and explanation of its relationship to the course material.
Note: This course has been approved by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) as a credit in the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations' (CCHRA's) national certification program. To qualify to write the National Knowledge Exam, it is necessary to attain an overall average of 70 percent in the nine subjects covered, with no grade of less than 65 percent.
Prior to enrollment in this course, it is recommended that learners have attained the learning outcomes of Communications for Business (COMM78).
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
International Trade
Course Number: MTRL008
This course provides students with an overview and understanding of international trade, its history, process, and current applications.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Operations Management
Course Number: BUSN020
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the functions of business operations. Students develop an understanding of the important factors and some of the analytical tools that can be used to improve productivity and customer service. Emphasis is placed on the cost benefit relationship.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 3
Macroeconomics
Course Number: BUSN013
Macroeconomics is the study of the overall performance of the economy. Fluctuations in the level of national output, incomes, prices and employment are analyzed along with government policies to control these fluctuations.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Basics of Export Marketing
Course Number: MKTG003
Co-requisites
This course together with the Advanced Export Marketing Course is designed to teach the learner how to research, plan and execute the export of existing products to foreign markets all over the world. The Basic Export Marketing Course focuses on the research, decision and planning stages, while Advanced Export Marketing focuses on the process of exporting from the decision to export until the product hits the shelves in the foreign market. In Basics of Export Marketing the student will learn how to find information regarding foreign markets, create country and market profiles, plan transportation, plan pricing, find financing, create budgets and will examine the concept of world wide markets considering the impact of the Internet.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Basics of Importing
Course Number: MTRL002
Co-requisites
This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic principles of importing goods and services into Canada. Since importing is a two-way process that involves an exporter in a foreign land, some basic export principles will also be covered.
Note: It is strongly suggested that students have completed or also be enrolled in Customs for Trade (MTRL 3).
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Contemporary Management Skills
Course Number: BUSN006
In this course, both theoretical and practical fundamentals of managerial work are explored and experienced. Through self-assessments, skills workshops, discussions, and lectures, students will learn management competencies in interpersonal and leadership strategies, the dynamics of power and innovation, as well as organizational strategies to enhance performance and productivity.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Customs For Trade
Course Number: MTRL003
Co-requisites
This is an extensive one-semester Customs legislation, procedures, and documentation course designed specifically for International Trade students.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Effective Sales Techniques
Course Number: MKTG008
Pre-requisites
This course demonstrates to students the vital role of sales in the business world. Without an effective sales effort, businesses perish. Similarly, without a well-planned, professional, and deliberate sales approach, graduates will not achieve appropriate employment situations. Students will examine their current level of self-presentation and work toward enhancing their image through practical, applied course work.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Spanish/English for Trade
Course Number: LANG015
This unique course is designed for Mexican and Canadian students studying International Trade. English and Spanish-speaking students will share experiences and skills in this bilingual environment which will prepare them for work in the International Business and Trade context. English or Spanish speaking skills, reading and writing skills, and cross-cultural communications skills will be developed in this dynamic course.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 4
Advanced Computers
Course Number: COMP103
Pre-requisites
This course builds on the common functions of File Management, Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Database to enhance skills for a business environment. The use of tables, multi-page documents and graphics will be covered in Word Processing. Spreadsheet skills in the use of functions and formulas, formatting, conditions, lists, graphics and multiple worksheets will be developed. The integration of word processors, spreadsheets and databases will be included, particularly mail/merge.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Advanced Exporting Marketing
Course Number: MKTG001
Pre-requisites
This course presents students with knowledge of international global markets and the development of export market strategies for market penetration. All the relevant elements of marketing strategies will be considered in detail, including the role and use of government programs and services in the development of export markets.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Advanced Importing Techniques
Course Number: MTRL001
This course provides students with practical hands-on knowledge of various tariff reliefs that may reduce or eliminate the duties and taxes payable on imported goods. In addition, students will perfect their NAFTA Rules of Origin determinations and learn about various U.S. specialty bonds.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Business Statistics and Quantitative Methods
Course Number: MATH046
Pre-requisites
The understanding and application of basic statistical analysis to business related problems will be examined. The calculation and interpretation of statistical measures will be thoroughly covered. Once the basic measures are mastered, probability and probability distributions will be discussed. Statistical measures, data collection and probability distributions will be brought together to perform statistical inference with confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Then, simple linear regression will be developed. The calculation and interpretation of statistical measures will be learned within a format of class time practice, specific course assignments and use of the Excel? computer spreadsheet.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Transportation
Course Number: MTRL016
This course provides students with an overview of various methods of physical distribution of goods. Transportation systems covered will include rail, road, water, air, and intermodal combinations of these. Students will study the trade-off decision-making process in selecting a particular transportation mode to move goods. Criteria will include customer needs, product characteristics, cost implications, damage control, and traffic management variables. Legislation controlling and guiding transportation will also be covered briefly in the course.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 5
Communications - Report Writing
Course Number: COMM006
Pre-requisites
In this course, you will learn how to plan, organize, illustrate, edit, and present written and oral material in both an informational and analytical style to businesses, service and technological industries, and government agencies.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Export/Import Simulation
Course Number: MKTG072
Pre-requisites
This course is designed to provide the third year students the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge acquired in previous courses to a simulated International Trade transaction.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
International Business
Course Number: BUSN011
This is a survey course in international business. It provides students with the understanding of the functions, responsibilities, advantages, problems, and operations of international corporations in a global marketplace.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
International Marketing Applications for Trade
Course Number: MKTG086
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
International Relations
Course Number: MTRL007
This course is designed to introduce students to the world of global politics. Through the study of theory, history, and contemporary issues, students will achieve a better understanding of international relations. The students will be familiarized with significant military and political events, as well as economic systems and alliances that have shaped global relations in the 20th century and half a decade of the new Millennium.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Trends in International Trade
Course Number: MTRL017
The purpose of this course is to keep students up to date on political, economic, and social developments that affect world trade. The course will ensure that graduates gain and maintain an understanding of issues that affect Canada's position in the global environment, with particular emphasis on trade.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 6
Corporate Social Responsiblity: Ethical Conduct of Business
Course Number: MGMT066
We live in the age of globalization. Due to many recent events, corporate business is under fire to manage their activities in a culturally sensitive and ethical manner. Moreover, many corporations are learning that it is good business to do good. In this case-based course we will examine various specific ethical dilemmas in the conduct of domestic and international business. We will discuss the structure of the corporation and the various contemporary ethical issues it presents. Finally we shall discuss the best practices of many leading companies to conduct their business in a socially responsible way.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
International Law
Course Number: LAWS040
This course introduces students to the overall concepts, principles, customs, and rules that govern the behaviours, relationships, and interdependence between nations, international organizations, and corporations.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
International Money Matters
Course Number: MTRL006
Pre-requisites
This course is designed to familiarize students with tools used in financing and collection of international transactions, and the contemporary facets of foreign-exchange markets.
Note: It is strongly suggested that students have completed Customs for Trade (MTRL 3), Basics of Importing (MTRL 2), Basics of Export Marketing (MKTG 3) and Advanced Importing Techniques (MTRL 1).
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Logistics Management
Course Number: MTRL012
Pre-requisites
This advanced level course provides students with an understanding of the dimensions and element of a business logistics system, including: supply and distribution channels, transportation, inventory, warehousing, packaging, materials handling, and order processing. Students will study logistics management in this course as a total system that is essential in today's global economy. Note: It is recommended that students have Operations Management (BUSN 20) and Introduction to Materials Management (MTRL 11).
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00