Program Overview

Global Business Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program

Program Description

This program is designed to prepare university and college graduates from a wide range of educational and cultural backgrounds to work as managers in international and domestic businesses of various size. Students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to manage the human, physical, and financial resources associated with international trade. The first year covers fundamental business knowledge and skills, while more complex international situations and strategic areas are the focus of the second year. The course of study promotes teamwork and leadership skills, and enhances students’ capacity to work effectively in cross-cultural environments.

Intake Information

• Start date: Summer 2026
• Campus: Barrie

Tuition and Fees

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Admission Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma or degree, or equivalent; education or experience in a business setting is desirable.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program are prepared for entry-level management positions in research, marketing, sales, project management, information management, supply chain, and finance. Graduates may work in a broad range of employment settings in all sectors of business and industry, in both domestic and international locations. Graduates may also use their entrepreneurial skills to open their own business or act as consultants.

Accreditation

Georgian is proud to be an accredited partner of the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), which means our Global Business Management program has been validated for meeting its high standard of industry excellence.

Course Information

• 21 Program Courses
• 1 Applied Project

Program-Specific Courses

• GBMT 1000 – Communications for Global Business Managers
• GBMT 1001 – Management Accounting and Finance
• GBMT 1002 – Managerial Economics
• GBMT 1003 – Business Statistics and Research Methods
• GBMT 1004 – Global Market Entry Strategies
• GBMT 1005 – World Geographies and Cultures

Course Delivery Method

• In person: This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.

Related Programs

• Business – Marketing
• Business Administration
• Business
• Human Resources Management

Program Outline

• Program code: GBMT
• Duration: 2 Years
• Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
• Program Delivery: Full-Time
• Program delivery method(s): In person

Program-Specific Fees

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OSAP and Financial Aid

• Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.

Program Delivery Methods

• In person: This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.

Campus

• Barrie

Program Start Date

• Summer 2026

Program Duration

• 2 Years

Credential

• Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Program Delivery

• Full-Time

Program Code

• GBMT

Program-Specific Courses

• GBMT 1000 – Communications for Global Business Managers
• GBMT 1001 – Management Accounting and Finance
• GBMT 1002 – Managerial Economics
• GBMT 1003 – Business Statistics and Research Methods
• GBMT 1004 – Global Market Entry Strategies
• GBMT 1005 – World Geographies and Cultures

Accreditation

• Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)