International Trade

Program Highlights

Prepare for a global career in international trade through:

• hands-on training and actual import/export activities
• practical case studies in tariff classification, customs documentation, export market planning and development, NAFTA Rules of Origin, international freight forwarding and logistics, and much more
• a unique three-week international study field trip.

The entire 6th semester is an in-depth Applied Learning Project. Students also have the opportunity to complete the 6th semester at Universidad Del Valle de Mexico near Mexico City.

Why Choose Fleming

Fleming College is the only college in Canada that offers you a three-year program in International Trade, rather than an international business program. The emphasis at Fleming is on practical applications used in international trade. You may actually import or export goods for sale as part of your training. Your in-class instruction will be first-rate, drawing on the faculty's real-life experience in the field. Professional affiliations with the Canadian International Freight Forwarding Association (CIFFA) and the Canadian Professional Logistics Institute (P. Log) keep the curriculum relevant and up-to-date. The entire 6th semester is an applied project where you will work with an industry client.

This program will prepare you for a career in today's ever-changing world. The EDGE focus within the Faculty of Business, Computing and Hospitality is founded on 4 principles:

• Environmental Responsibility: Learn how to contribute to a sustainable future. Ensure your career leaves a green footprint.
• Diversity: Work with a variety of people from faculty, administration, students and members of the community. Learn how to be creative and innovative.
• Global Perspective: Learn to compete on a level playing field in the global market.
• Experience: Gain real experience in your field through case studies, simulations, placements and applied projects.

Develop your EDGE at the Faculty of Business, Computing and Hospitality.

Work Experience

Experiential learning is the cornerstone of all our business programs. Through extensive, semester-long applied projects for clients, field placements or a co-op work placements, Fleming students are able to  put to use the skills learned in the classroom within a real-world business environment.

Is this You?

• an interest in working cross-culturally and internationally
• cultural sensitivity and language skills
• an entrepreneurial attitude
• good people skills

Career Opportunities

Your career choices in the area of International Trade are extensive.  You can focus your skills on careers in almost any area of business within the global marketplace. Every year this program has a high placement rate. Many of our students find work before graduation - within the field. Our graduates are working around the world with global logistics companies, freight forwarders, importing/exporting firms, customs brokers, or for consulting and trading companies. Job titles include customs clearance agent, designated ship broker, freight forwarder, logistics co-ordinator and international marketing agent, among others.

Minimum Admission Requirements

OSSD with the majority of credits at the College (C) and Open (O) level, including:

• 2 College (C) English courses (Grade 11 or Grade 12)
• 1 College (C) Math course (Grade 11)

When (C) is the minimum course level for admission, (U) or (U/C) courses are also accepted.

Recommended (but not required for admission):

• Grade 12 College (C) Math

Mature Students

If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.

* Students starting in January are required to attend classes over the summer semester.

Related Programs

Not yet settled on a career in business? Why not consider Marketing, Hospitality Administration - Hotel and Resort, or Tourism and Travel?

Additional Costs

Approximately $950 per year for books and supplies.

Transfer Agreements

• Athabasca University
• Australian Catholic University National
• Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
• Lakehead University
• Laurentian University
• Northwood University
• Trent University
• University Canada West
• University of Lethbridge
• University of Lethbridge
• University of Ontario Institute of Technology

For more information see the Pathways to University page.