International Business Management

The tuition fee is 3,732 CAD per year. The application deadline for International Business Management is May 1, 2027.

The International Business Management program at Langara College is for students who want to learn about business activities related to international trade, exporting, and importing. This non-degree program is offered in English and can be completed in a year. Students gain a solid grounding in business and develop skills that prepare them for employment in Canada and abroad.

Students in this program learn about international business, economies, histories, cultures, languages, and business practices of the world's major nations. They also choose electives that expose them to different business fields, such as accounting, financial management, and marketing management. The program includes hands-on components, such as co-operative education options, to help students gain practical experience.

Graduates of this program can work as international trade specialists, export managers, import managers, global business development managers, or international marketing managers. They can find employment in various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and finance, and work for companies that operate globally, such as multinational corporations or government agencies.

Langara College, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a public college known for accessible, career-focused education and strong transfer pathways to Canadian universities. Although its institutional roots go back to 1965 and it became an independent college in 1994, Langara today serves about 22,000 students including approximately 1,500 international learners from more than 80 countries. The college provides a friendly, campus-based experience in one of Canada’s most livable and multicultural cities.

Langara offers around 72 programs spanning arts and sciences, business, health and community services, technology, and continuing studies, with an emphasis on small class sizes and experiential learning. The college is particularly well regarded for university-transfer credentials, diploma programs that lead directly to employment, and pathways that simplify progression to four-year degrees. Student supports include academic advising, tutoring, career services, and language assistance for newcomers.

For international students, Vancouver’s safe, diverse neighborhoods and strong employer market make Langara an appealing option for academic preparation or career-oriented study. Housing, health insurance, and practical settlement resources are available through the college, and students benefit from English-language support and orientation programming. Prospective applicants should explore transfer agreements, program start dates, and available scholarships to align study plans with Canadian credential and immigration goals.