Attestation of College Studies (AEC), International Business Management

Explore key business concepts within a global context and put them into practise in practical projects and a practicum. Program Available in English OR in French.

AEC | LCA.FA

Build a dynamic set of transferable and practical skills to support your entrepreneurship or business career goals.

Develop an understanding of business management essentials, the fundamentals of importing and exporting, and globalized economies. Learn how to build bridges across cultures, and prepare for a successful career in international trade. Students will discuss global issues, prepare presentations, participate in team projects, and enhance their research skills.

During the 20-week practicum, students will apply theories learned in class to real world settings that are relevant to their field of study and align with the learning objectives of the program.

Program available in English or in French.

Why Choose the Attestation in College Studies (AEC), International Business Management with Practicum.

Small interactive classes encourage a dynamic participatory learning environment.
20-week practicum at the end of the program will strengthen your résumé and enhance your career success potential.
Build a dynamic, comprehensive, and transferable business skill set that will support you to build a career in a variety of global industries.
If you’re dreaming of starting your own business, this program will give you fundamental business knowledge to help you achieve your entrepreneurship goals.
Practical, hands-on learning through individual and group projects will help you put theory into practice and strengthen important soft skills like teamwork and communication.

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CAMPUS AVAILABLE

Montréal

English Program: Morning or Evening Schedule

French Program: Evening Schedule, Only

Our French Program is New!
First start date: Dec 30, 2024, Evening Schedule only.

PROGRAM LENGTH

CO-OP

Morning 52-60 weeks
Evening 80 weeks

• Academic Morning Schedule includes 32 weeks study + up to 8 weeks scheduled breaks + 20 week practicum placement
• Academic Evening Schedule includes 52 weeks study 8 weeks scheduled breaks + 20 week practicum placement
Schedules will be adjusted in December to accommodate public holidays. Contact us for more information.

START DATES

- Morning
- - - Montréal:
    - - 2025: ene 27, feb 24, mar 24, abr 21
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- Evening
- - - Montréal:
    - - 2025: feb 24, abr 21, jun 16, ago 11, oct 06, dic 01
      - 2026: ene 26, mar 23, may 18, jul 13, sep 07, nov 02
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*First start date for the French language program is Dec 30, 2024. The French language program is available for all evening schedule start dates in 2025.

Start dates are dependent on enrolment and are subject to change.

SCHEDULED BREAKS

Summer Breaks:
Morning:
Montréal:
Jun 16, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025

Winter Breaks:
Morning:
Montréal:
Dec 22, 2025 - Dec 26, 2025

Evening:
Montréal:
Dec 22, 2025- Dec 26, 2025
Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

Equivalent to TOEFL iBT: 60, IELTS: 6.0

For French Program, equivalent to TEF/TEFFaQ 400-499, DELF B2 (au mains 16/25)

ADMISSIONS

View our Admissions Page for more information about accepted proof of language proficiency, as well as other general admission requirements applicable to your chosen campus

Study Schedules

Study schedules apply to all academic parts of your program. During the practicum term, your work schedule will be determined based on the needs of your employer. Total Program Hours: 1065

Select Campus:

Montréal

Morning Schedule

Mon-Fri
8:30 AM - 2:15 PM
CLASS

First Session only
Workplace Skills & Tools Course
Tue-Thu**
8:30 AM - 2:15 PM
CLASS
FLEXIBLE
9 Hrs Asynchronous Learning***

Free French Language Support through ILSC Montreal or ILSC ALLO***

Total weekly study hours = 26.25

Evening Schedule

Mon-Thu
5:15 PM - 9:00 PM
CLASS

First Session only
Workplace Skills & Tools Course
Tue-Thu**
5:15 PM - 9:00 PM
CLASS
FLEXIBLE
3.75 Hrs Asynchronous Learning***

Free French Language Support through ILSC Montreal or ILSC ALLO***

Total weekly study hours = AEC IBM 26.25 | AEC DMS 22.5

About the Practicum

The Attestation in College Studies, International Business Management with Practicum combines academic study with practical work experience related to your study area.

The practicum program includes: Documentation support, interview and job preparation, résumé building, monitoring throughout the practicum placement, and job search tips.

The student is responsible for the payment of any government fees related to the application for a work permit and the extension of study permit.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PRACTICUMS & CO-OP

In the practicum placement, you’ll build work experience in entry-level positions in areas like:

Marketing or Market Research
International Trade & Logistics
E-commerce

Program Courses

Courses are listed alphabetically and may not be scheduled in this order.

In this course, students will become familiar with the terminology, documents and regulations used in the commercial importing and exporting processes.

Students will gain a solid foundation in e-commerce. In this course, students will design an electronic commerce project that covers all the aspects of an online business.

This course is designed to train students to identify, measure, and calculate all the costs involved in the exportation process.

This course introduces students to globalization and to the value-adding activities of businesses in the current global economy. It will cover which kinds of organizations are involved with international business and what are the steps for an international business operation. The course also explores the scope of roles and functions within the industry.

This course provides students with an overview of business law and an understanding of basic legal terminology. The course will examine various legal systems and the main international treaties having an impact on international business. Class topics and discussions will draw on examples from current news media reports on international legal cases.

The ability to negotiate effectively is essential in the industry. The purpose of this course is to enhance the students' understanding of the elements of the negotiation process. Students will be able to apply theories and techniques to devise effective negotiation strategies.

The course will cover the financial benefits / risks a company can be subject to in its international trade operations. Students will learn the tools to conduct international transactions and compare products and services offered by financial institutions or governmental organizations.

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to marketing concepts and terminology. It examines the importance of marketing strategies within organizations and society in general. Students will study the major components of a marketing plan, the marketing mix and consumer relationships.

Putting theory into practice, students will conduct research, and analyze data and specific market trends. As part of this course, students will also gain an understanding of the process behind producing feasibility reports.

This course will give students the opportunity to apply the knowledge they've learned, in a team project initiative. Collaborating together, students will create an international business strategy.

Analysis and critical thinking are vital to business success. In this course, students will gain the fundamental research skills needed to present quantitative findings. Students will also learn how to evaluate data, and produce relevant reports in order to gain valuable insight for business strategy.

This course introduces students to the concepts of goods transportation management and logistics planning (movement, storage, delivery, packaging, shipping and handling).

Learn the fundamental skills necessary for the Canadian workplace. Students will learn topics such as oral and written communication, computer skills, and workplace preparation. The course will also cover the necessary skills needed for academic study in their program.

In this course, students will prepare to take their new skills and knowledge into the job market in a practicum related to their program. Students will be required to complete job tasks as assigned to them by the employer.

FREE French Classes

All Collège Greystone students in Montréal can take advantage of FREE French classes delivered through ILSC Language Schools Montréal and ILSC ALLO. These FREE French classes are in place to ensure students can meet Québec's French language requirement for graduation from a post-secondary program - Level 7 (oral) and level 4 (written) out 12 points on l'Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français (Québec scale of French proficiency levels).

We guarantee that students will receive all the language support needed to meet the required French level! 
We will offer unlimited additional French classes, in batches of 12 weeks, until you meet the language requirements.

BONUS: ILSC will pay the TEFAQ Language Exam fee for students with a 95% attendance rate in their French classes once they successfully complete the Intermediate 2 level.

FRENCH AT ILSC MONTRÉAL

Benefits of Learning French in Montréal

Expand your potential off campus work and practicum opportunities
Integrate more easily into life in bilingual Montréal
Meet the Quebec requirement for graduation

Attestation of College Studies (AEC), International Business Management

Explore key business concepts within a global context and put them into practise in practical projects and a practicum. Program Available in English OR in French.

AEC | LCA.FA

Build a dynamic set of transferable and practical skills to support your entrepreneurship or business career goals.