International Business

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. Students interested in transferring to four-year institutions should meet with a faculty advisor or counselor for transfer information. Main Competencies include: Strategic planning, international market entry/geopolitical forces, international business law (immigration), foreign direct investment/foreign currency analysis, funding and initial growth strategies.

Upon completion of the program, students may enter a variety of positions in the following fields: Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism, Economics, Banking and Finance, International Marketing, Import/Export (Operations).

The Associate of Science in International Business degree (AS of International Business) provides students with an introduction to the central aspects of international business. Topics include the economic, political, and social environments in which we operate; how international activities alter the strategies for success in management tasks of planning, marketing, finance, law and personnel; and the principles associated with the international exchange of goods, services and investments. Unique applied short courses are offered in the spring in international business law and basics of importing and exporting.

Requirements

Associate Degree Graduation Requirements

Complete all of the following:

1. All Major Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the major requirements must be completed through SBCC).
2. One of the following General Education options:
   1. OPTION 1: SBCC General Education pattern OR
   2. OPTION 2: Cal-GETC pattern
3. A minimum of 60 semester units of degree-applicable college credit (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher and C1000 and higher).
4. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in degree-applicable coursework.
5. A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.

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.

How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.