Program Overview

Business – International Business (BUI)

Program Overview

This two-year diploma program develops knowledge of the complexities of the movement of goods and services across the globe. In addition to building business management skills and knowledge, students receive training in international selling and marketing, international trade documentation, and transportation selection. Students apply communication, networking, and teamwork skills to support international trade, using current applications and tools. They also understand and learn to prepare documents and follow procedures to support the movement of products and services across international borders.

Embracing cultural diversity, corporate sustainability and social responsibility are essential to success in international business and are integral to learning in this program. Learning is further advanced by current and industry expert faculty members.

Program Details

Campus

Newnham

Delivery

Hybrid

Duration

4 Semesters (2 Years)

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

School

Seneca Business

About the Program

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online, and some must be completed in person. Students need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.

Your Career

When you graduate from this program, you can explore the following career options:

• Imports
• Exports
• International trade
• International logistics
• International marketing

The Seneca Polytechnic Difference

This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.

Degree Pathways

Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.

Global Recognition

Seneca is proud to be one of the first institutions in Ontario to have programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Career Support

Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking, and more.

Sustainability

We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program we offer.

Student Experience

Business – International Business

Hear from graduates of Seneca’s Business – International Business diploma program as they share how the program helped them succeed in their careers.

Graduate Career-Ready

Take the next step in your academic journey at Seneca. Join thousands of graduates who are making a difference here and around the world.

Skills

Throughout this program, you will develop the following skills:

• Decision-making
• Market research
• Documentation
• Teamwork

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Start in | Location | Availability ---|---|--- Start in Sept. 2025 | Location Newnham | Availability _ _ Open Start in Jan. 2026 | Location Newnham | Availability _ _ Open Start in May 2026 | Location Newnham | Availability _ _ Open

Availability is subject to change, and a seat is not guaranteed.