The International Business Management Skills (IBMS) Diploma program with Co-op is designed to introduce concepts and develop skills needed to manage a business in an international context. IBMS introduces students to practical skills of international workplace management using a communicative approach. Areas of focus include the cultural context of global management, creating global teams and networks, cross-cultural negotiation and decision-making, international management ethics, risk assessment and management, trade finance, payment methods, and formulating global strategies. Co-op students find work in a business related to their interests once their study term is complete.
The IBMS Diploma with Co-op will get you working in Canada. You will gain knowledge and skills that you can apply in your co-op work and then your career.
You can opt to include LCC’s Business Diploma Program (BDP) as part of this Co-op program. The Business Diploma program will provide you with information about Canadian workplace practices, and support you to create a Canadian-style resume.
During your study term, you will complete the required coursework for the IBMS Diploma. You will also take elective courses to improve your English language skills and competencies.
During your work term, you will find a job which allows you to apply your new knowledge and skills. LCC offers free job support services to help co-op students find work.
The number of hours you work will be the same as (not more than) the number of hours in your study term.
In this tutorial, you will review the strengths and weaknesses you noticed during your co-op, and formulate your future career plans.
This program provides training for careers in many occupational areas, including the following National Occupational Classifications (NOCs):
24 weeks of classroom instruction and 24 weeks of Canadian work experience.
Diploma program classes start every Monday.
Depending on availability of seats, students may be asked to start their course or program at a later date.
Monday – Friday 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM or 12:30 – 3:00 PM
Test Preparation:
Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:00 – 3:00 PM or 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Intensive English (level 5 -7)
Monday – Friday 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
IE (8weeks) +IBMS (24 weeks) – $4,620
IE (16 weeks) +IBMS (24 weeks) – $5,700
AE (24 weeks) +IBMS (24 weeks) – $5,700
Registration fee: $250
Administrative fee: $180
Learning materials fee (Intensive English): $55
*Students who take a break for more than one year are required to take a new English assessment and pay a new registration fee upon return. Registration fees are not refundable.
Before registering, you are required to show proof of English Proficiency. This can be done by providing a valid IELTS, TOEFL, CLBPT or CELPIP score, or by taking LCC’s free online English assessment.
You are required to have Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 or higher in at least two skills (no skill lower than 4), OR have successfully completed the Business Diploma Program (BDP).
Before starting your co-op work term, you are required to
LCC’s Co-op Programs are approved by The Private Training Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education. For more information about our designation, including an approved program list, please click here.
Review the admission policy and our other policies. If needed, take our free online English assessment.
Choose one of the co-op program options.
(48 or 64 weeks)
Choose your elective course.
Register now!
Receive your letter of acceptance and apply for your co-op study and work permits!
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