International Business

Program Learning Outcomes: This certificate presents the business concepts necessary to compete in the international/global marketplace. It prepares students to import, export, and/or establish an overseas business presence. Students will learn to evaluate cross-cultural issues of marketing a product or service.; explain the functions of the U.S. Customs Agency and other regulatory agencies; and describe the documentation required by each agency. This program is designed for both the individual entrepreneur and the established company executive.

Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree, should meet with an academic and/or transfer counselor to discuss
transfer requirements.

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PREREQUISITE COURSES REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE UNITS
  ACCTG 101
or
ACCTG 110

Financial Accounting

Basic Accounting I

5
or
4
  BUSAD 101 Introduction to Business 3
ENGL 101

CABOT 102
BUSAD 106
or
CABOT 105

Written Business Communications

Intro to Office Correspondence

3
or
3
  BUSAD 170 Introduction to International Business 3
  CS/IS 100
or
CS/IS 101
or
CABOT 260

Computer Concepts

Introduction to Computer and Information Systems

Beginning Microsoft Office Applications

3
or
5
or
4
  Select 3 courses from the following:
  BUSAD 120 Business Law I 3
  BUSAD 158 Run Your Own Business
3
  BUSAD 162 Principles of Marketing 3
  BUSAD 175 Import/Export in the Pacific Rim 3
  BUSAD 176 Import/Export Within NAFTA and Latin American Countries 3
  TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 25-28
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET.  SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
August 2016 GCC Catalog 2016-2017
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.