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International Business Fundamentals-BBB4M

This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for postsecondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management. This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for postsecondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.


Pre-requisite(s): None

Course Syllabus

Unit 1:
What are the basics? - Part A
Lesson 1: How has international business affected Canada?
Lesson 2: The language of international business

Unit 2:
What are the basics? - Part B
Lesson 3: Factors that affect foreign trade
Lesson 4: International business
Lesson 5: How does Canada attract foreign investment?

Unit 3:
What is the global environment? - Part A
Lesson 6: How has globalization changed business?
Lesson 7: Technology, currency values, and international trade
Lesson 8: Government policy, agreements, and international trade

Unit 4:
What is the global environment? - Part B
Lesson 9: The impact of changes in the global economy
Lesson 10: Current trends in international business

Unit 5:
How can a business succeed internationally?
Lesson 11: What is Canada's role in international business?
Lesson 12: The impact of culture on international business
Lesson 13: Look before you leap into a new market
Lesson 14: Getting your product from here to there
Lesson 15: How do I market my product internationally?

Unit 6:
What is ethical business? - Part A
Lesson 16: Work environments in international markets
Lesson 17: A tool for cultural understanding

Unit 7:
What is ethical business? - Part B
Lesson 18: International travel
Lesson 19: How do ethics affect international trade?