For Canadian businesses to grow beyond the country’s borders, they need to understand the frameworks and perspectives that shape international business. This minor provides international context to any major in the Bachelor of Commerce.
Why take this minor?
No matter your major, you can enhance it with an international perspective. For example, if you choose a major in accounting or finance, an international business minor sets you up as a financial consultant, a mergers and acquisitions expert or an international investment banker. If you choose a major in marketing, this minor provides you with a combination of skills sought after by international marketing organizations.
What to expect
When you choose the international business minor, you gain an understanding of basic principles and perspectives that influence global decisions, and you learn about cross-border trade transactions. As well, you focus on particular areas of interest, such as international finance, legislation, marketing, logistics and supply chain management. Hands-on assignments, case studies and industry-based projects are integral components of senior-level courses.
Job-ready skills
In the international business minor, you learn the ins and outs of international business from a technical perspective, but just as importantly, you learn how an integrated worldview ensures success.
Technical skills and knowledge:
- International marketing
- International finance
- International business strategy
- International sales
- Doing business in specific regions (e.g., Asia, Europe, Latin America)
Interpersonal skills:
- Culturally aware
- Open minded
- Collaborative
- Adaptive/flexible
- Articulate, observant communicator
The Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) has detailed occupational profiles, salary survey data, trend reports and assessment tools to help you choose and plan a career that matches your skills and interests.
Program of study
MINOR | BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
This program of study is open to students in the Bachelor of Commerce. Courses for your minor are only one component of your degree. You must complete all courses and requirements outlined in the academic calendar for the year you declare or re-declare your major and minor or the year you are accepted into an Honours program.
