FITT (Forum for International Trade Training) is an international trade training and professional certification body. As the only organization of its kind in the world, FITT sets the standards and designs the training programs leading to the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation. FITT's quality training programs impart knowledge and practical skills that provide a competitive advantage to trade practitioners while elevating their position in world markets.

OUTLINE:
Module 1 – Business Communications
Module 2 – Global Business Environment
Module 3 – International Marketing
Module 4 – International Trade Finance
Module 5 – Global Supply Chain Management


Work Experience:
Students enrich their educational experience by having the opportunity to gain valuable work experience from our co-operative education employer organizations. The internship program consists of information sessions, workshops, counseling, work-site monitoring, employer evaluations, and student reports. Students enrolled in the program are registered full-time students who have achieved a grade point average in good standing and have maintained a solid attendance record. For a student to earn an Internship program diploma, he/she must successfully complete academic program and complete their co-op education obligations and work term. Therefore, the co-op component is mandatory for this program. Students will have to apply for a co-op work permit through Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

Career Opportunities:
The versatility of our International Trade and Business Administration Program ensures that graduates will find employment in a wide range of industries. The International Trade and Business Administration Program graduate may be employed in any economic sector in which international markets play a role. Career opportunities are present in marketing, finance and management with firms such as trading houses, importers and exporters, custom brokers, freight forwarders and transportation providers.

Level Requirement: Direct Entry Requires Advanced Level placement Pre-requisite: Hospitality and Tourism International Other: High School Graduate

This program gives students the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed for management, and offers excellent career prospects for budding entrepreneurs and future managers in the global hospitality and tourism industries. The curriculum is derived from the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Lodgings Association (AH&LA), recognized by major hotels in over 114 countries as the best management curriculum available. Graduates of our program receive the internationally recognized AHLA certification. Students also receive an embossed AHLA certificate for each Hospitality course completed in the program.

OUTLINE:
Module 1 – Fundamentals of Destination Management
Module 2 – Managing Front Office Operations
Module 3 – Supervision in the Hospitality Industry
Module 4 – International Hotels: Development and Management
Module 5 – Elective AH&LA Course
Module 6 – Elective AH&LA Course

Work Experience:
Students enrich their educational experience by having the opportunity to gain valuable work experience from our co-operative education employer organizations. The internship program consists of information sessions, workshops, counseling, work-site monitoring, employer evaluations, and student reports. Students enrolled in the program are registered full-time students who have achieved a grade point average in good standing and have maintained a solid attendance record. For a student to earn an Internship program diploma, he/she must successfully complete academic program and complete their co-op education obligations and work term. Therefore, the co-op component is mandatory for this program. Students will have to apply for a co-op work permit through Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

Career Opportunities:
Typical jobs and duties for hospitality management students include food & beverage services, front desk, housekeeping, human resources, planning & control, customer service, sales & marketing, and other hotel and hospitality operations. Employment can be found in hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, and other various companies related to the hospitality industry.