Global Business

To specialize in Global Business, enrol in a total of 12 credits and complete one semester of International Exchange*
– Required course GBUS 3150 3.00,
– Three courses from the Schulich Elective Courses list, for a total of 9.00 credits, and
– Complete one-semester International Exchange* (courses can count towards 9.00 elective credits, subject to approval)

* International Exchange (required)
a. Substitutions to accommodate diverse student situations available in consultation with Specialization Director and Student Services. Substitutions may include an internship, work placement, study tour with global exposure or a short exchange.
b. Students are permitted to take equivalent courses on their exchange to satisfy Schulich or York courses, with an appropriate vetting process.
Recommendation:
Students are encouraged to consult the Global Business Specialization Director for a list of recommended non-Schulich electives that will complement this specialization.
Note:
(1) Students graduating in 2026 can specialize in either International Business or Global Business.
(2) Students graduating in 2027 or later will follow the Global Business Specialization requirements

• GBUS 3150 3.00 NAVIGATING GLOBAL BUSINESS

  The course provides a broad coverage of the global business environment, including trade, foreign direct investment, and financial systems. Students will gain insights into how businesses adapt to diverse socio-cultural, economic, and political contexts. The course emphasizes the importance of inclusive, ethical, and sustainable business practices that equitably enhance the benefits of a dynamic and interdependent global market.
  Note: Open to Schulich students enrolled in the BBA program with a minimum of year 3 academic standing.
  Course Credit Exclusion: SB/IBUS 3100 3.00

Schulich Elective Courses list

• ECON 3510 3.00 APPLIED INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

  Examines international economics from the viewpoint of the firm and the nation. International trade, foreign investment, tariffs, economic integration, the balance of payments, the foreign exchange market and the international system are among the topics studied. Note: Not open to iBBA students for credit.

  Prerequisite: SB/ECON 2000 3.00.

  Course Credit Exclusions: SB/INTL 2200 3.00, AP/ECON 3150 3.00, AP/ECON 3580 3.00, AP/ECON 4129 3.00, AP/ECON 4190 3.00, GL/ECON 4290 3.00.

• GBUS 3200 3.00 MANAGING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

  This course focuses on how to deal with the issues affecting the success of organizations operating internationally through exporting, importing, licensing or engaging in foreign direct investment. Role-playing, and development of an international business plan will be utilized in generating the skills and mind-set required for dealing with real-life international business situations.

  Prerequisites or corequisites: BBA students must also take SB/ECON 3510 3.00 either as a corequisite or as a prerequisite for this course.
  Course Credit Exclusion: IBUS 3200 3.00

  Note: Open to Schulich undergraduate students with a minimum of year 3 academic standing. The course is required for the Schulich Certificate in International Management, but students do not have to enrol in the Certificate to take the course.

• GBUS 4100 3.00 WORK PLACEMENT IN THE GLOBAL CONTEXT

  Work Placement in the Global Context provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to earn credit for gaining relevant work experience in a global context. Approval of work placement must be obtained by the undergraduate associate program director prior to start of the course.

  Course Credit Exclusion: IBUS 4100 3.00

• GBUS 4200 3.00 INTEGRATIVE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SEMINAR

  By exposure to senior executives operating in international business, who will be presenting seminars, and by actual visits to actual businesses, students will be able to see how real-life situations are dealt with, and what skills and mind-set are required to be successful in international business.
  Prerequisite or Co-requisite: SB/IBUS 3200 3.00
  Course Credit Exclusion: SB/IBUS 4200 3.00
  Note: Open to Schulich undergraduate students with a minimum of year 3 academic standing.

• GBUS 4500 3.00 MANAGING BUSINESS IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES

  The course is designed to help students understand the opportunities and problems of managing business in developing economies. Through readings, cases and projects set in various geographical regions, students will learn how country- and organizational-level characteristics of various developing economies differentially influence market entry and related business functions in these economies.
  Course Credit Exclusion: SB/IBUS 4500 3.00
  Note: Open to Schulich undergraduate students with a minimum of year 3 or year 4 academic standing.

• MKTG 4400 3.00 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

  This course satisfies two interrelated objectives: to improve the student's marketing decision-making ability through the solution of complex multinational marketing problems; and to increase the student's sensitivity to different cultural, socio-economic and legal environments encountered in the international marketplace. The course uses readings, cases and a group project.

  Prerequisite: SB/MKTG 1030 3.00 (Previously offered as SB/MKTG 2030 3.00)

• SGMT 4350 3.00 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SIMULATION

  Managing a multinational firm operating in several foreign markets is a complex undertaking. Managers in charge of multinational firms need to possess the ability to evaluate the potential of foreign markets, select appropriate market entry modes, pursue sound strategic positionings adopted to specificities of each market, and manage complex global value chains. In this course, students will use cutting-edge international business simulation software to experience the management of a multinational firm in a dynamic competitive environment.

  Note: Students must take SB/SGMT 3000 3.0 or SB/INTL 3000 3.0 prior to or concurrently with SB/SGMT 4350 3.0