INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE

AND IMPORT/EXPORT

With our global community rapidly expanding, and with the increased interest and dependence on
world trade, the industry of importing and exporting goods couldn’t be more important or vital to
the world’s economy. Individuals trained in Import/Export will be familiar with the details of the
regulations and laws that govern world trade, as well as be privy to the current dialogues and rhetoric
of the international market.

This program teaches students valuable skills recommended by the Forum for International
Trade Training (FITT), which will provide all the tools necessary to eventually become a Certified
International Trade Professional (CITP) Areas of study include research in international business,
legal aspects of international trade, law and business ethics, spreadsheets and databases and financial
mathematics.

Program length: 14 months (includes 8 week internship)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Quebec issued high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two consecutive terms
OR
One school year interruption from full-time studies
OR
Minimum of one year post-secondary education
• Pass a general admissions entrance test
• Meet any additional program specific entrance requirements

Moses A.
Herzing Student
 INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE
AND IMPORT/EXPORT

COURSE LIST

— Business Application Software — Spreadsheets and Databases

— Statistical Methods — Global Business Environment

— Accounting I — International Trade Research

— Computerized Accounting — International Trade Finance

— E-Business Concepts — International Marketing

— Accounting II — Legal Aspects of International Trade

— Business Principles and Management — International Trade Management

— Business Communication — Global Supply Chain Management

— Introduction to Marketing — International Market Entry Strategies

— Spreadsheets and Databases — Internship

CAREER OUTLOOK
The International Commerce & Import/Export program prepares graduates for career opportunities in customs, export
trading companies, or as an import/export merchant.

EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS SAMPLE AVERAGE SALARY*

$32,000 - $36,000

$34,000

100%
$20K 30K 40K

EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE JOB TITLES

Percent of available 2018 graduates
Sales Representative, Customs Official, Import/Export Merchant, Import/Export Clerk
employed in a related field*
EXAMPLES OF EMPLOYERS
Air Liquide, CMA-CGM Canada, Copap, Aldo Group

*Employment statistics based on most recent available. Starting salaries represent an average starting wage based on a limited sample size from the most recent graduate reporting period. This is meant to serve as an example of past results, but is not a predictor of future results.
Information and data in this document is subject to change. Updated Mar/14/2019