Program Overview
The International Business and Trade Management Co-Op Diploma program at Cloud Nine College is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the global business environment. This comprehensive program covers essential business and trade management practices and prepares students for successful careers in international trade, business, and investment. Upon completion, students are awarded the Cloud Nine College IBTMD Diploma, positioning them as competitive candidates in the global job market.
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Program Highlights
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Students complete a series of rigorous courses that provide a deep understanding of international business dynamics and trade management.
- Expert Instruction: Courses are led by industry professionals with extensive experience in international trade, business, and investment. Their entrepreneurial perspectives ensure that students are ‘job-ready’.
- Practical Experience: The program fosters hands-on application of business theories and strategies, enhancing students’ ability to function effectively within a global economy.
- Skill Development: Students develop vital cross-cultural interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills, preparing them for complex business interactions and leadership roles.
- Career Opportunities: Graduates are well-prepared to pursue a variety of roles in international settings and can further enhance their credentials with additional professional designations.
Co-Op Work Experience
The paid Co-Op work experience is an essential part of The International Business and Trade Management Co-Op program. The successful completion of the co-op work term is required for graduation. The Co-Op work experience not only gives students the first-hand exposure to industry while they study, but also enables them to become more employable upon graduation. The CNC Co-Op Coordinator will work with students to find a suitable work opportunity to gain valuable, on-the-job experience working in their respective field.
The programs culminate with a capstone course that consolidates academic and applied learning and gives the opportunity for the students to demonstrate their learning gained during the program.
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Career Occupation
NOC CODE | Job Titile |
12102 | Purchasing Agents and Officers |
13200 | Customs, Ship and other Brokers |
13201 | Production Logistics Coordinators |
41402 | Business Development Officer, Marketing Researcher & Consultant |
60010 | Corporate Sales Manager |
64101 | Sales and Account Representative |
64409 | Other Customer and Information Services |
Program Duration
1694 total hours = 854 instructional hours + 840 Co-Op hours
93 weeks = 82 weeks instruction + 11 weeks of break
Admission Requirements
Grade 12 (equivalent) / GED / Mature Student Status*
*Mature students are people who have been out of full-time formal education for at least 4 years and can demonstrate needed academic potential through a range of achievements and life experiences beyond academics.
English Language Requirements
- Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary (Grade 8-12) or post-secondary education has been completed in the the program’s language of instruction in a country where the program’s language of instruction is one of the principal languages. (Language courses cannot be included in this calculation), OR
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Minimum overall score of 5.5, OR
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT: Minimum overall score of 46, OR
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5, OR
- Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Minimum overall score of 40, OR
- Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum overall score of 95, OR
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum overall score of 43, OR
- Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE): Minimum overall score of 160 or “C”, OR
- Cambridge Linguaskill: Minimum overall B2 level, OR
- LANGUAGECERT Academic: Minimum overall B2 level, OR
- The Michigan English Test (MET): Minimum overall B2 level, OR
- iTEP Academic: Minimum overall score of 3.5, OR
- EIKEN: Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1.
Program Start Dates
March 10, 2025
May 26, 2025
August 11, 2025
October 27, 2025
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Program Outline
Code/No. | Title of Course/Work Experience Component | No. of Hours |
Term 1 (10 weeks) | ||
BUS 130 | Management and Organizational Behavior | 70 |
COM 101 | Inter-personal Communication in an inter-cultural Business Context | 70 |
COM 110 | Professional Business Communication | 70 |
BUS 190 | The Canadian Job Search Skills and Strategies I | 35 |
Break (1 week) | ||
Term 2 (10 weeks) | ||
MRK 140 | Canadian and International Marketing Strategies | 70 |
SCM 161 | Global Supply Chain Management | 70 |
BUS 120 | Accounting and International Finance | 70 |
BUS 191 | The Canadian Job Search Skills and Strategies II | 35 |
Break (1 weeks) | ||
Term 3 (10 weeks) | ||
IBM 141 | Dynamics of International Trade | 70 |
HAR 170 | Human Resource Skills of Effective Team Leadership | 70 |
IBM 151 | International Business Strategies, Agreements and Law | 70 |
Break (1 week) | ||
Term 4 (10 weeks) | ||
MGT 160 | Business Analytics Using Excel | 70 |
MGT 150 | Foundations of Project Management | 70 |
Break (1 week) | ||
Term 5 (40 weeks) | ||
IBM 196 | Co-Op Placement | 840 |
Break (4 weeks) | ||
Term 6 (2 weeks) | ||
BUS 198 | Capstone Course | 14 |
Course Pricing
International Business and Trade Management Diploma for international and domestic students
Application Fee (non-refundable) | $250 |
Tuition | $16,000 |
Course Materials (Mandatory) | $500 |
Textbook Fee | $750 |
Administration Fee (non-refundable) | $75 |
Total | $17,575 |
DLI number: 019394940242
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Contact Information
E-mail address: admin@cncvan.com
Phone number: 1-604-669-2930
Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant: patrick@cncvan.com
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Address: 525 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1Y4
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