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COURSE FEATURES

International Business Fundamentals, Grade 12, University/College Preparation

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About the course

This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively.

Business and Trade


This unit explores the impact of international business on people and businesses in Canada and the economic interdependence of nations. Students analyze barriers to trade and investigate Canadian trading partners. Furthermore, students choose a country on which to base many of their assignments throughout the course.

The Global Environment for Business

This unit investigates the impact of globalization on Canadian businesses. Students examine and analyze the factors which influence a country’s ability to participate in international business, as well as the advantages of doing business in Canada. Students investigate case studies of domestic and multinational companies.

Factors Influencing Success in International Markets

This unit explores the cultural factors that influence international markets and investigates how political, economic and geographic factors which affect international business operations. Students will develop an understanding of product modifications and standardization common and international markets.
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Marketing Challenges, Approaches, and Distribution

This unit explores the cultural factors that influence international markets and investigates how political, economic and geographic factors which affect international business operations. Students will develop an understanding of product modifications and standardization common in international markets.

World Markets and Careers

This unit analyze the ways in which ethical considerations affect international business decisions, and assess the working environment in international markets. Student will demonstrate an understanding of the process for crossing international borders as it relates to international business.

Frequently asked questions

What Are 4M Courses?

4M refers to the Grade level of the courses and the pathway. 4 means it is a grade 12 course and M means it is a university or college preparation course.

When do I start my course?

OAC has ongoing enrolment, which means students may register and get started on any day of the year! Students will be able to begin their courses within 24 hours, even when registration takes place on a weekend. Any registrations submitted on a statutory holiday will be processed the next day.

How long does it takes to complete a course?

Each course is completed at the student’s own pace, whether that means finishing quickly or taking advantage of our full 12-month time limit. There are no schedules or due dates to follow, so students decide when to hand in their assignments and when to take their tests to meet any personal deadlines they might have.

Will Online Alathena College send grades to student's home school?

If a student attends another Ontario high school in addition to OAC, we maintain regular contact with the student’s home school as they progress through their course. We will provide updates at three key intervals: a letter of enrolment, a midterm report, and a final report. The student’s home school will then ensure that any credits earned at OAC are added to the student’s transcript.
We provide these same updates (notification of enrolment, midterm grades, and final grades) to accounts within the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) and the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) for any students applying to post-secondary institutions. OAC will also communicate directly with international and out-of-province colleges and universities when necessary.

Do students require any additional resources (i.e., textbooks)?

Every student will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with high-speed internet and word processing software.
All OAC course content is contained within our learning environment, so no textbooks are required.  Any course-specific resources (i.e., calculators, software downloads, etc.) are listed on the individual course outline pages on our website.

Do Online Alathena College's OSSD courses count toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma?

Absolutely! OAC is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education and qualified to issue Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits, which are the same credits earned by students in traditional public and private schools. 
To verify our status as an inspected private school, please visit the Ministry of Education Website. Our Ministry BSID# is 881704.

Are Online Alathena College credits recognized by colleges and universities?

After more than 15 years in operation, Online Alathena College has established a distinguished reputation among colleges and universities across Canada and around the world. Any post-secondary institution that accepts Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits will recognize credits from OAC. We always recommend contacting any potential post-secondary institutions directly to inquire about their admissions policies and program requirements.

Do Online Alathena College credits fulfil the online learning requirement for graduation in Ontario?

The Ministry of Education defines online courses as Grade 9-12 e-Learning courses. Our Online OSSD credit course is delivered to students using an asynchronous model. The teacher provides individual support for student learning, includes student tasks, homework, online discussion boards, blogs, pre-recorded video lessons, tutorials, assignments, tests and other forms of assessment.
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