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 international business.
Ashton’s International 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).
Career Opportunities
International Business courses give graduates multiple opportunities to further progress in their career in international business, international trade and business management. Some 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.
Accredited with FITT
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).
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 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.
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 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.
