International Summer Institute for Business Management (ISIBM)
Saanich, Canada
Summer Course
DURATION
2 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The International Summer Institute for Business Management (ISIBM) at The University of Victoria in British Columbia is a summer programme for undergraduate students to improve business, communication and presentation skills. The two-module programme covers Business Communications and International Business, Entrepreneurship and Service Management. Taught at Gustavson, students earn a Certificate and equivalent to 6.0 North American credit hours. Scholarship opportunities available.
Career Outcomes: You’ll build presentation, communication, teamwork and cross-cultural skills and network with international peers. Potential careers include marketing and communications, management and business analysis, entrepreneurship and business development, and service management or hospitality, and public-sector roles globally.
Enhance your business education, improve your communication and presentation skills, and prepare for your future business success in an engaging and fun international learning environment.
The International Summer Institute for Business Management (ISIBM) is an intensive three or four-week program taught by our award-winning professors from the Gustavson School of Business. This program pairs theoretical concepts with experiential learning. Topics covered are Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Service Management, and International Business.
Students will take part in a variety of class discussions and presentations. Students will work in pairs and small groups as well as complete a number of readings, homework assignments, and tests.
Study Business Communication and Business Management
Students can earn equivalent credits from their home university.
Meet New Friends and Network!
Meet students from all over the world in your classes. During the program, you will make new friends and network with future business professionals and leaders.
Program Highlights
- Open to undergraduate students from any faculty
- Full program that contains two modules: Business Communications; and International Business, Entrepreneurship, and Service Management
- Taught by award-winning professors at the Gustavson School of Business
- Receive a Certificate of Completion and Grade Letter
- Equivalent to 6.0 North American credit hours of coursework (credit revalidation is the responsibility of the student’s home institution)
- Scholarship opportunities available, inquire for details
Since the program was first offered in 1999, students have attended from 27 countries, including England, Germany, Taiwan, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, France, Netherlands, India, Austria, Scotland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Tunisia, Indonesia, China, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Singapore and Australia.
The ISIBM is ideal for undergraduate students from various disciplines who:
- Wish to develop a fundamental understanding of business skills and tools to succeed in today’s global marketplace
- Wish to experience Canadian university-level education
- Plan to study abroad in the future and want to sample an international learning environment
- Need to improve their written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills within a business management context
- Wish to gain additional credits to put towards their degree program at home
Module 1 - Business Communication
Business Communications will focus on the development and enhancement of skills in written/oral business communication, non-verbal communication, and cross-cultural communication. Students will learn how to develop efficient use of verbal and non-verbal skills in business situations and be able to use language to convey specific messages to intended audiences.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of effective business communications
- Comprehend and implement cross-cultural communication strategies
- Apply cultural models and frameworks to ensure successful communications in an international business context
- Negotiate effectively in intercultural meetings
- Understand the key aspects of communication in virtual teams
- Develop effective business communications and send through appropriate communication channels within an organization in a global environment
- Understand and use non-verbal communication skills across cultures
- Develop and deliver effective multimedia presentations in global contexts
Module 2 - Business Management: Entrepreneurship, Service Management, and International Business
This course is based on a program that has earned UVic several international awards. It aims to develop a fundamental understanding of the skills and tools necessary to succeed in today’s global marketplace. We begin with issues relating to starting a business (entrepreneurship), continue with topics around ensuring success (service management), and end with issues involving growing the business (international business). Whether you plan to start your own business one day or work in a large multinational corporation, this course provides you with the knowledge to enhance your opportunities for success.
