International Business, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Program Overview

International Business, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Overview

The International Business program at Santa Barbara City College provides an introduction to the central aspects of international business, exclusive of any particular geographic emphasis. Topics include the economic and cultural environments in which we operate; how international activities alter the strategies for success in management tasks of planning, marketing, finance, management, law, and personnel; and the principles associated with international exchange of goods, services, and investments. This program provides hands-on experience investigating market potential. It also prepares a student for transfer to a four-year institution.

Requirements

Complete all Department Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a C or better in each course. Candidates for a Certificate of Achievement are required to complete at least 20% of the department requirements through SBCC.

Course List

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain general management functions, roles and responsibilities required to effectively manage today’s contemporary organizations.
2. Recognize the ethical issues facing managers and apply decision-making techniques and ethical reasoning to resolve 21st century ethical dilemmas.
3. Work effectively in teams and appreciate the meaning of mutual responsibility.
4. Access and interpret information, respond and adapt to a dynamic business environment, make complex decisions, solve problems, and evaluate outcomes.

Recommended Sequence

Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The International Business program at Santa Barbara City College offers a foundational understanding of essential aspects of international business without a specific geographical focus. The program delves into:

• Economic and cultural environments of global business operations
• Strategic adaptations to international business challenges in planning, marketing, finance, management, law, and personnel
• Principles of international exchange of goods, services, and investments
Through hands-on exercises and market potential investigations, this program prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions or entry-level positions in various fields, including:
• Entrepreneurship
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Economics
• Banking and Finance
• International Marketing
• Import/Export Operations

Outline:

The Certificate of Achievement in International Business program consists of the following required courses:

• BUS/FP 240: The Business of Entertainment (3 units)
• IBUS 102: Introduction to International Business (3 units)
• IBUS 109: Basics of Importing and Exporting (3 units)
• IBUS 201: International Human Resource Management (3 units)
• MKT/MAT 164: Online and Mobile Marketing (3 units)
• MKT 209: International Marketing (3 units)
• MKT/CIS 220: Introduction to Electronic Commerce (3 units)
Additional options for meeting program requirements include:
• MKT 212: Supply Chain Logistics (3 units)
• FIN 211: Skills in Trade Finance (3 units)

Careers:

Upon completion of the program, graduates are equipped for entry-level positions in various fields related to international business, including:

• Entrepreneurship
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Economics
• Banking and Finance
• International Marketing
• Import/Export Operations