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Certificate in International Business Management

Join us at Greystone College Vancouver to explore key business concepts within a global context and develop skills for success in an international business career.

In British Columbia, this program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Build a dynamic set of transferable skills that will support your business career or entrepreneurship goals.

Study International Business Management in Vancouver, BC, where you'll learn how to build bridges across cultures and discover how globalization is expanding and changing business opportunities. This program covers key business topics from marketing and communications to organizational behaviour, management, and more. Students will discuss global issues, prepare presentations, do team projects, and expand their research skills.

Take the co-op program to get hands-on experience in a business role related to your studies.

A Certificate in International Business Management can open opportunities in many fields, such as Office Administration and Management, B2B Sales, and Logistics Coordination and Management.

This program offers credit transfer into some of our partner schools. Learn More

Why Choose the Certificate in International Business Management.

Build a dynamic, comprehensive, and transferable business skill set that will support you to build a career in a variety of global industries.
Develop international business networks right inside our diverse classrooms.
If you’re dreaming of starting your own business, this program will give you fundamental business knowledge to help you achieve your entrepreneurship goals.
Take the co-op program to put your skills into practice and get Canadian references in a work placement related to international business.
Study in Vancouver, Canada's most important overseas trade gateway, and the country's western hub for global business.

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Career Paths

The Certificate in International Business Management is intended to prepare students for a variety of occupations in business environments in the public and private sectors, such as:

Junior business analyst
Communications assistant/coordinator
Office administrator, communications
Public relations assistant/coordinator
Marketing assistant/coordinator

Business development assistant/coordinator
Research assistant – international development
Marketing Assistant – international markets
Market research assistant/coordinator
Trade promotion assistant/coordinator

CAMPUS AVAILABLE

Vancouver

NOTE: This program is also available at Greystone College Toronto, where it is delivered as the Diploma in International Business Management. The program content is the same.

PROGRAM LENGTH

ACADEMIC

Morning 26-32 weeks
Evening 46-48 weeks

CO-OP

Morning 48-56 weeks
Evening 86-88 weeks

• Academic Morning Schedule includes 24 weeks study + up to 8 weeks scheduled breaks in Vancouver (no scheduled breaks in Toronto)
• Co-op Morning Schedule includes 24 weeks study + up to 8 weeks scheduled breaks in Vancouver (no scheduled breaks in Toronto) + 24 weeks co-op placement
• Academic Evening Schedule includes 36 weeks study 12 weeks scheduled breaks
• Co-op Evening Schedule includes 36 weeks study 16 weeks scheduled breaks + 36 weeks co-op placement

Schedules will be adjusted in December to accommodate public holidays. Contact us for more information.

START DATES

- Morning
- - - Vancouver:
    - - 2026: 一月 26, 二月 23, 三月 23, 四月 20, 八月 10, 十月 05, 十一月 02, 十一月 30
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- Evening
- - - Vancouver:
    - - 2026: 一月 26, 三月 23, 五月 19, 七月 13, 九月 07, 十一月 02
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Start dates are dependent on enrolment and are subject to change

SCHEDULED BREAKS

Summer Breaks:
- Morning:
- - Vancouver:
  - 六月 16, 2025 - 八月 08, 2025
  - 六月 15, 2026 - 八月 07, 2026

Winter Breaks:
- Morning:
- - Vancouver:
  - 十二月 22, 2025 - 十二月 26, 2025
  - 十二月 25, 2026 - 一月 01, 2027
- Evening:
- - Vancouver:
  - 十二月 22, 2025 - 一月 02, 2026
  - 十二月 14, 2026 - 一月 01, 2027

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

ILSC University Pathway : minimum level I4
- IELTS Academic: minimum overall score of 6
- TOEFL IBT: minimum overall score of 60
- CAEL: minimum overall score of 50
- CELPIP: Listening 8, Speaking 8, Reading 7, Writing 7
- Duolingo: minimum score of 105
- PTE Academic/PTE Core: minimum overall score of 52
- Cambridge Main Suite Exams: B2 First – grade B

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. If your program includes a Co-op work placement, your work schedule will be determined based on the needs of your employer.

Select Campus:

Vancouver

Morning Schedule

Mon-Thu
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CLASS

Fri
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CLASS

FLEXIBLE
9 Hrs Asynchronous Learning***

First Session only
Workplace Skills & Tools Course
Tue-Thu**
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
WST CLASS
Fri**
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
WST CLASS
FLEXIBLE
13.5 Hrs Asynchronous Learning***

Total weekly study hours = 30

Evening Schedule

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

FLEXIBLE
5 Hrs Asynchronous Learning***

First Session only
Workplace Skills & Tools Course
Tue-Thu**
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
WST CLASS
FLEXIBLE
9.5 Hrs Asynchronous Learning***

Total weekly study hours = 20

Why Choose Co-op?

Co-op or “co-operative education” combines academic study with a work experience component related to your program. This popular Canadian learning approach provides students with hands-on experience in their study field, quality references, and networks that will give them a competitive edge for finding future work and growing their career.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CO-OP

Take the Certificate in International Business Management co-op and build work experience in entry-level positions in areas like:

Banking
Event Marketing
Marketing or Market Research
Finance & Accounting
Human Resources
International Trade & Logistics

Program Courses

This course introduces students to globalization and to the value-adding activities of businesses in the current global economy. We discuss the impact of national cultures on doing business globally. In addition, we examine the external forces that impact businesses, international organizations, legal and labor forces in the global context. The course touches on strategic alliances and the impact of rapid environmental changes on strategic planning for international business.