2020 - 2021 Catalog
Program: International Business and Trade
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.IBUS.IMP/EXP.03
The International Business and Trade Program prepares students for entry-level employment in such positions as specialists in exporting and importing for the critically important and growing international trade community. Most students focus on careers in international marketing, export or import management including supply chain management, international transportation and logistics, import-export trading, or various international business support services. Skills developed for the export and import of goods and services are presented in the context of the global economy and cross-cultural awareness and communications. Emphasis is placed on the contribution of exports to the local, state, and national economies. Students will have the opportunity to participate in activities related to the Export Assistance Center of the U. S. Department of Commerce, the Export-Import Bank through the Greater Dallas Chamber, the International Trade Center, SBDC, The Dallas Council on World Affairs, the North Texas Customs Brokers and Foreign Freight Forwarders Association, and Women in International Trade of Texas and other international organizations.
Entrepreneurs, managers of firms with export potential, international agents, traders, or brokers, customer sales and service representatives, transportation managers, product managers, documentation clerks, letters of credit specialists, and global e-commerce entrepreneurs or aspirants to these fields may all benefit from the International and Trade Program. An International Business and Trade Certificate and an Import-Export Certificate will expedite your entrance to the international arena. The Import-Export Certificate is offered concurrently through the Continuing Education Division. The International Business and Trade Program is a World Trade Week educational award winner of the International Trade Association of Dallas/Fort Worth.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 1301 | Principles of Exports | 3 |
| IBUS 1300 | Global Logistics Management | 3 |
| IBUS 1349 | International E-Commerce Systems | 3 |
| IBUS 1305 | Introduction to International Business and Trade | 3 |
| +Elective | IBUS Elective | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 1302 | Principles of Imports | 3 |
| IBUS 1341 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| IBUS 2341 | Intercultural Management | 3 |
| IBUS 1354 | International Marketing Management | 3 |
| +Elective | IBUS Elective OR | 3 |
| IBUS 2366 | Practicum (or Field Experience)-International Business/Trade/Commerce | (3) |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 30 | |
|---|---|---|
+IBUS Elective - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 2335 | International Business Law | 3 |
| IBUS 2339 | International Banking and Trade Finance | 3 |
| IBUS 2345 | Import Customs Regulations | 3 |
| IBUS 1191 | Special Topics in International Business AND | 1 |
| IBUS 1291 | Special Topics in International Business | 2 |
| IBUS 1391 | Special Topics in International Business | 3 |
NOTE: A student cannot take more than three (3) credit hours of special topic courses. |
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NOTE: The International Business and Trade Import-Export Certificate is offered concurrently through the Continuing Education Division.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.IBUS.TRAD.03
The International Business and Trade Program prepares students for entry-level employment in such positions as specialists in exporting and importing for the critically important and growing international trade community. Most students focus on careers in international marketing, export or import management including supply chain management, international transportation and logistics, import-export trading, or various international business support services. Skills developed for the export and import of goods and services are presented in the context of the global economy and cross-cultural awareness and communications. Emphasis is placed on the contribution of exports to the local, state, and national economies. Students will have the opportunity to participate in activities related to the Export Assistance Center of the U. S. Department of Commerce, the Export-Import Bank through the Greater Dallas Chamber, the International Trade Center, SBDC, The Dallas Council on World Affairs, the North Texas Customs Brokers and Foreign Freight Forwarders Association, and Women in International Trade of Texas and other international organizations.
Entrepreneurs, managers of firms with export potential, international agents, traders, or brokers, customer sales and service representatives, transportation managers, product managers, documentation clerks, letters of credit specialists, and global e-commerce entrepreneurs or aspirants to these fields may all benefit from the International and Trade Program. An International Business and Trade Certificate and an Import-Export Certificate will expedite your entrance to the international arena. The Import-Export Certificate is offered concurrently through the Continuing Education Division. The International Business and Trade Program is a World Trade Week educational award winner of the International Trade Association of Dallas/Fort Worth.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 1305 | Introduction to International Business and Trade | 3 |
| BMGT 1327 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MRKG 1311 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 1300 | Global Logistics Management | 3 |
| IBUS 1301 | Principles of Exports | 3 |
| IBUS 1349 | International E-Commerce Systems | 3 |
| MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences | 3 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 1302 | Principles of Imports | 3 |
| IBUS 1354 | International Marketing Management | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | (3) |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUSI 2301 | Business Law | 3 |
| IBUS 2339 | International Banking and Trade Finance | 3 |
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| +Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 2335 | International Business Law | 3 |
| IBUS 2341 | Intercultural Management | 3 |
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ++Elective | Elective OR | 3 |
| IBUS 2366 | Practicum (or Field Experience)-International Business/Trade/Commerce | (3) |
| +++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
+Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.
++Elective--must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 1341 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| IBUS 2345 | Import Customs Regulations | 3 |
| IBUS 1191 | Special Topics in International Business AND | 1 |
| IBUS 1291 | Special Topics in International Business | 2 |
| IBUS 1391 | Special Topics in International Business | 3 |
| BUSI 1307 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| MRKG 1302 | Principles of Retailing | 3 |
| MRKG 2333 | Principles of Selling | 3 |
NOTE: A student cannot take more than three (3) credit hours of special topic courses. |
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+++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult with an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses.
(Level 1 Certificate)
NEW - January 1, 2020
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.IBUS.DIG.MEDIA
The Digital Media Marketing Specialist Certificate is a 24-credit hour program that guides students toward a digital marketing career pathway across many industries including e-commerce/e-business, online consumer behavior, market research and planning, search engine optimization, web analytics, and social media.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MRKG 1311 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| IMED 1301 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| +Elective | Specialty Elective (one course) | 3 |
| MRKG 2348 | Marketing Research and Strategies | 3 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IMED 1345 | Interactive Digital Media I | 3 |
| MRKG 2312 | E-Commerce Marketing | 3 |
| +Elective | Specialty Elective (one course) | 3 |
| MRKG 2371 | Strategies in Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 24 | |
|---|---|---|
+Specialty Electives - must be selected from the following courses:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTC 1305 | Basic Graphic Design | 3 |
| BUSG 1302 | E-Business Management | 3 |
| BUSG 2309 | Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| FSHN 1313 | Basic Color Theory and Application | 3 |
| IMED 1316 | Web Design I | 3 |
| IMED 2309 | Internet Commerce | 3 |
| ITSE 1301 | Web Design Tools | 3 |
| MRKG 1301 | Customer Relationship Management | 3 |
| MRKG 1381 | Cooperative Education-Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 3 |
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.IBUS/TRADE.03
The International Business and Trade Program prepares students for entry-level employment in such positions as specialists in exporting and importing for the critically important and growing international trade community. Most students focus on careers in international marketing, export or import management including supply chain management, international transportation and logistics, import-export trading, or various international business support services. Skills developed for the export and import of goods and services are presented in the context of the global economy and cross-cultural awareness and communications. Emphasis is placed on the contribution of exports to the local, state, and national economies. Students will have the opportunity to participate in activites related to the Export Assistance Center of the U. S. Department of Commerce, the Export-Import Bank through the Greater Dallas Chamber, the International Trade Center, SBDC, The Dallas Council on World Affairs, the North Texas Customs Brokers and Foreign Freight Forwarders Association, and Women in International Trade of Texas and other international organizations.
Entrepreneurs, managers of firms with export potential, international agents, traders, or brokers, customer sales and service representatives, transportation managers, product managers, documentation clerks, letters of credit specialists, and global e-commerce entrepreneurs or aspirants to these fields may all benefit from the International and Trade Program. An International Business and Trade Certificate and an Import-Export Certificate will expedite your entrance to the international arena. The Import-Export Certificate is offered concurrently through the Continuing Education Division. The International Business and Trade Program is a World Trade Week educational award winner of the International Trade Association of Dallas/Fort Worth.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 1300 | Global Logistics Management | 3 |
| IBUS 1301 | Principles of Exports | 3 |
| IBUS 1305 | Introduction to International Business and Trade | 3 |
| IBUS 1349 | International E-Commerce Systems | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 1302 | Principles of Imports | 3 |
| IBUS 1354 | International Marketing Management | 3 |
| IBUS 2335 | International Business Law | 3 |
| IBUS 2339 | International Banking and Trade Finance | 3 |
| IBUS 2341 | Intercultural Management | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | (3) |
| +Elective | Elective OR | 3 |
| IBUS 2366 | Practicum (or Field Experience)-International Business/Trade/Commerce | (3) |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 36 | |
|---|---|---|
+Elective - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IBUS 1341 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| IBUS 2345 | Import Customs Regulations | 3 |
| IBUS 1191 | Special Topics in International Business AND | 1 |
| IBUS 1291 | Special Topics in International Business | 2 |
| IBUS 1391 | Special Topics in International Business | 3 |
| BUSI 2301 | Business Law | 3 |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
NOTE: A student cannot take more than a total of three (3) credit hours of Special Topics courses toward the certificate.
A student cannot take more than three (3) credit hours of special topic courses.
(Skills Achievement Award)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: SA.IBUS/TRADE.03
The International Business and Trade Skills Achievement Award for the International Business and Trade Associate of Applied Science Degree, International Business and Trade Certificate, the Import-Export Certificate, or the CEU Import-Export Certificate provides specific skills in language training recommended by business and industry. Certification is available in the following languages:
Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and/or Spanish.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| XXXX XXXX | Beginning language course 1 | 4 |
| XXXX XXXX | Beginning language course 2 | 4 |
| XXXX XXXX | Intermediate language course 1 | 3 |
| XXXX XXXX | Intermediate language course 2 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
NOTE: SPAN 2316, Spanish for Business 1 (3 credits), or SPAN 2317, Spanish for Business 2 (3 credits), may be substituted for SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish 2 in the Skills Achievement Award for Spanish.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult with an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses.
(Level 1 Certificate)
NEW - January 1, 2020
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.IBUS.SALES/MRKT
The Sales and Marketing Professional Certificate is a 18-credit hour program and can be completed in one semester. The award provides students a core foundation of marketing and retailing principals as well as learning key customer service and sales professional workforce skills and techniques.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MRKG 1311 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MRKG 1302 | Principles of Retailing | 3 |
| +Elective | Specialty Elective (one course) | 3 |
| +Elective | Specialty Elective (one course) | 3 |
| MRKG 1301 | Customer Relationship Management | 3 |
| MRKG 2333 | Principles of Selling | 3 |
| Semester Total | 18 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
+Specialty Electives - must be selected from the following courses:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUSG 2309 | Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| FSHD 1308 | Fashion Trends | 3 |
| FSHN 2301 | Fashion Promotion | 3 |
| FSHN 2307 | Fashion Advertising | 3 |
| FSHN 2320 | Visual Merchandising | 3 |
| MRKG 1313 | Public Relations | 3 |
| MRKG 1371 | Sports Marketing | 3 |
| MRKG 2348 | Marketing Research and Strategies | 3 |
| MRKG 2349 | Advertising and Sales Promotion | 3 |