In a global market where understanding diverse business cultures is crucial, the Canadian Business for Internationally Trained Professionals Program emerges as a vital resource for executives navigating the Canadian business environment.
“This training was very impactful and mind shifting for me. Learning about ikigai and the surrounding lessons from Abdul, being conscious of doing the right thing and learning both personal brand and business positioning stood out for me as valuable take home. The facilitators were relatable in their approach, irrespective of the cultural diversity. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to experience this program.”
Asugoh Chiamaka Chinyere Vanessa. Program Participant Cohort March 2024
- Gain practical insights into Canadian business culture, enhancing adaptability and effectiveness in cross-cultural executive environments.
- Develop foundational knowledge in key areas such as Canadian Business Law & Ethics, Financial Management, and Operations Management, enabling informed decision-making.
- Enhance executive communication and interpersonal skills essential for effective leadership and collaboration within diverse teams.
- Acquire strategies for driving organizational change and managing complexities in dynamic business environments.
- Apply program knowledge and skills to catalyze innovation and drive positive impact in both Canadian and global business contexts, fostering sustainable growth and executive development.
Our Canadian Business for Internationally Trained Professionals program will be led by an accomplished team, featuring award-winning professors from Goodman School of Business at Brock University. Their consistently high satisfaction rates guarantee a quality learning experience.
A list of GSB faculty and their biographical information can be found through this link.
Winter 2025: Monday to Friday, from March 3 to 7; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET)
Interested in a custom version of this program? Contact us at prodev@brocku.ca
The academic component may be matched by an experiential component, upon request. This may include company visits, local business presentations, and panel discussions where executives will examine real business challenges, and much more. The goal is to provide firsthand local advice designed to help internationally trained executives understand the cultural and executive landscape as well as develop advanced business expertise.
- Local Industry Presentations: from local Niagara Regional Partners to provide a better understanding of the practical day-to-day activities in the Canadian executive workplace.
- Goodman Innovation Capstone Project: consisting of one of the two following options as decided upon by the professor.
- Business Plan: This will involve the creation of a company and business plan.
- Consultancy Solution: Examining real-world business challenges, you will develop a solution and consultancy report. Executive teams are expected to create a workable proposal and present findings to a panel of professors and local business leaders at the end of the program.
The Canadian Business for Internationally Trained Professionals consists of two components:
Cornerstone Executive Skills Topics: Mandatory courses designed to educate participants in the laws and customs of business in Ontario.
- Management Fundamentals and Canadian Business Culture
- Business Law & Ethics in Canada
- Business Communication
Canadian Business Executive Skill Topics: Participants will engage in courses to enhance their existing international experience and expertise specific to Canadian Business Management. These may be:
- Ontario Financial Accounting
- Ontario Management Accounting
- Sales, Marketing & Customer Service in Ontario
- Operations Management in Ontario
- Human Resource Management in Ontario
- Project Management Practices in Ontario
- Ontario Labour Relations and Employment Law
- Ontario Standards Act and Benefit Plans
Group pricing for international delegations available.
Contact us at prodev@brocku.ca to learn more.
