In a global economy, the cross-border transportation and sales of goods, services and resources from multiple origins to multiple destinations is a complex affair. International business involves aspects of a number of interdisciplinary areas of study including international law, politics, language, accounting practices, environmentalism and culture. Understanding how these different fields intersect with one another is at the heart of the international business.
Ashton’s Business programs and courses focus on preparing students for working in a globalized trade environment. Students will walk out of the program with a thorough understanding of the contemporary business environment and trends, and increased industry-specific knowledge (international trade law, global marketing, financial strategies, market strategies and sales, among other topics).
Business programs and courses give graduates multiple opportunities to further progress in their career in international business, international trade and business management. Some of the possible career paths include: shipping specialist, business development manager, customs inspector, marketing manager, foreign investment analyst, market research analyst, risk analyst, marketing representative, tax accountant assistant, export sales manager, procurement manager, international trader, trade analyst, and international management consultant and government employee at all levels of the government.
Ashton’s international business programs are accredited by and offered in partnership with the Forum in International Trade Training (FITT). Upon graduation, students are eligible to have their international business course credits transferred directly to FITT and receive their Diploma in International Trade upon completion of the required assessment(s).
Globalization and information technologies are lessening distances and opening potential new markets for businesses of all sizes. Understanding the fundamentals and realities of international business gives you a significant advantage over competitors in a global market.
Globalization means that our world is getting smaller. New and emerging markets mean new opportunities for businesses of all sizes. Specific skills and knowledge are needed in order to get ahead in an international arena and take advantage.
The Diploma in Business Management provides students with a thorough understanding of business practices in local and international markets, focusing in detail on management strategies. Students will receive specialized training along with interpersonal, organizational, computer, and decision-making skills.
Over the course of my two internship placements I learned a ton of things I could not have learned in Japan. I gained experience in an international work environment, and came to understand some of the cultural differences between Japan and the Western business world. I truly appreciate Ashton’s help and am grateful to them for providing me with this great opportunity.
Yoshihito Iida – Diploma in Sales and Marketing Management, 2014
I believe that I will be able to find a good job, primarily because of the experience I gained at Ashton College; my application is stronger now that it includes Canadian business education and experience and fluency in English.
Kamilla Silva – Diploma in Business Management, 2015
Tony (Shubhayu) Mookerjee holds Master of Science (Economics) and MBA degrees from Virginia Tech., United States. His B.Sc (Honours) degree is also in Economics, with minors in Mathematics and Statistics, from the University of Calcutta, India.
Tony’s work experience has traversed his native India, the UK, the United States and Canada. Among his previous employers are PwC Consulting (India and UK), Frost & Sullivan (New York, US), The Strategy Institute, and IBS India. His academic interests span mathematical economics, game theory and applications of quantitative tools to business decision-making. He currently teaches courses in microeconomics, operations management, and project management at Hanson Academy, Yorkville University, and Sprott Shaw College in the Vancouver area. Recently, he has also been an instructor at UBC and Corpus Christi College.
Mihai Stroe has an extensive global expertise in logistics and supply chain management, customs and trade compliance, distribution and e-commerce, supported by a progressive career spanning over 20 years. Highly-qualified, proficient and results-oriented, he holds an MBA and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations. Mihai is a Licensed Customs Broker in Canada and is also certified as Customs Specialist in the EU, Canada, and US.
Mihai is an expert in developing and implementing supply chain and trade compliance processes in emerging and established companies. Strategic, focused thinker with the ability to translate direction into tactical plans, Mihai is driven by bridging the gap between corporate environments and business units.
Pedro Escalon is a qualified international business consultant specializing in attracting foreign direct investment, promoting export development and guiding small businesses that seek competitive advantage. Throughout 20 years of experience in the field, he has worked for both public and private sectors within multinational corporations and small businesses strategically located in Central America. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) in San Salvador, El Salvador as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business & Marketing from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, USA.
For the past 10 years, Pedro has been passionately teaching and guiding MBA and Undergraduate students on subjects related to his career, such as global business environment, international marketing, strategic management, personal finance, and entrepreneurship. He strives to make learning simple, entertaining and dynamic. He is a true believer that creating practical and useful learning experiences helps students to develop a clear understanding of how global issues influence corporations in the modern world.
