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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).

International Business (Management) Diploma

Diploma in International Business Management

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Stroe, Mihai

International Business

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.

Escalon, Pedro J.

International Business

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.

Scott, Meegan

International Business, Sales and Marketing

Meegan Scott is a strategic management consultant; she founded and owns the Toronto-based consulting practice, Magate Wildhorse. Meegan is trained in the fields of international relations, international trade law, international trade finance law, finance, international finance, marketing, sales, insurance, investments, corporate strategy, performance management, and evaluation.

For almost two decades Meegan has served in the fields of international development, corporate strategy and business planning, project management, marketing, training and education. She offers significant training and experience in sales, business incubation, as well as in conducting business and marketing across international borders. In addition to helping start-ups, established entities, and government departments to successfully conduct international business and projects, she has initiated and led the development of corporate social responsibility programs in different organizations.

She is committed to facilitating learning that is relevant to students, employers, economies, and societies. Meegan strives to make learning simple, fun, entertaining and deep. She is an advocate for inductive and interactive learning methods and techniques.

Meegan holds a BSc (Honours) in International Relations from the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus; an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of New Orleans; a Diploma in International Environmental Trade Law from UNITAR. In addition, she has completed various certificates and courses in Intellectual Property Law, International Trade Law, International Trade Finance Law, Carriage of Goods by Sea, and International Sales Contracts. She also holds the designation PMP and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Analysis for Project and Service Managers, and is a Licensed Financial Security Advisor and Investment Representative.

Cleaver, Paul

International Business

Paul Cleaver brings true international flair to Ashton College having spent over fifteen years living and working overseas, in Japan, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates. For the last nine years he has taught Business in Dubai for the Higher Colleges of Technology, and for the past two years he has had the role of Adjunct Faculty for the Swiss Business School’s Executive MBA program. Prior to this, he spent five years working in business development roles in both public and private sector organizations here in Canada.

Paul has visited over 24 countries and has a true appreciation for the unique nature of the cross-cultural environment. Somewhere along the way, he found the time to publish two books. Students love his passion for teaching and the humour and dynamism he brings to the classroom.

Robledo, Bernardo

International Business

Bernardo Robledo is an experienced and highly effective international business consultant and executive coach. He has instructed students in many different subjects and has worked widely with multinational corporations, and his passion lies in creating a practical and useful learning experience with his students.

Bernardo has graduated with a Masters in Management of Global Marketing from Camilo José Cela University in Madrid, Spain, and a Bachelors degree in Business with a major in Marketing; and is a Certified International Trade Professional from FITT Canada and the British Columbia Institute of Technology. With over 20 years of experience, he has worked for a variety of multinational companies both in Latin America and North America, including AIG Life, WSI Canada, Adapting Marketing Canada, Cima Trading, etc.

Bernardo’s main interests are in the areas of international business, international marketing, sales, market research, and digital marketing. Bernardo is fluent in two languages and is currently an instructor and professor for several universities in Latin America.

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Sales and Marketing, International Business

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