Program Overview

International Business Associate in Science Degree Program

Related Degrees & Certificates

• AS Associate in Science Degree Program
  • Business Administration | 60 units
  • Business Analytics | 60 units
• AS-T Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
  • Business Administration 2.0 | 60 units
• CA Certificate of Achievement
  • Business Analytics | 21 units
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | 30 units
  • International Business | 21 units
• CS Certificate of Specialization
  • Entrepreneurship - The Start Up | 15 units
  • International Business | 15 units
  • Marketing Specialist | 15 units
  • Small Business Management | 15 units

Career Opportunities

• International Sales Representative
• International Marketing Analyst/Researcher
• International Project Manager
• International Sales Agent
• Import/Export Operations Specialist
• Logistics Coordinator
• Logistician
• Global Supply Chain Specialist
• International Business Manager

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• Exhibit proficiency in basic economics and business concepts.
• Evaluate key issues in cultural, political, geographical and ethical differences when conducting international business.
• Develop an entry and trade strategies into other markets recognizing the nature of institutions and forces governing the process of globalization.
• Demonstrate a general understanding of functional areas of business.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and operating budgets.
• Evaluate the impact of current economic conditions on industry and businesses.

Recommended High School Preparation

• Coursework in Mathematics, English, Accounting, and use of microcomputers, including spreadsheet and word processing applications.

University Transfer Program

• 60–70 transferable units
• California State University
• University of California
• Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

The International Business Program is designed to provide students with an introduction to the central aspects of international business such as economic, political, cultural and social environments and their impact on planning and executing international business ventures. Focus will be on entry strategies, marketing, finance, ethics, and principles associated with the international exchange of goods, services and foreign direct investments. The program will provide students with tools for evaluating and executing global business and trade opportunities.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

• Required Core Courses: 32 units
  • ACTG 121 | Financial Accounting | 4 units
  • ACTG 131 | Managerial Accounting | 4 units
  • BUS. 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 units
  • OR
  • BUS. 401 | Business Communications | 3 units
  • BUS. 125 | International Business | 3 units
  • BUS. 127 | Fundamentals of International Trade | 3 units
  • OR
  • BUS. 206 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 units
  • BUS. 201 | Business Law | 3 units
  • BUS. 203 | Intercultural Relations in Global Business | 3 units
  • BUS. 230 | International Marketing | 3 units
  • ECON 100 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 units
  • ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 units
• Required Selective Courses: 3 units
  • BUS. 113 | Personal Finance | 3 units
  • BUS. 150 | Small Business Management | 3 units
  • MGMT 100 | Introduction to Management | 3 units
• Total Required Major Units: 35
• And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.