CCSF Catalog International Business Curricula

International Business

Credit Certificate Curriculum

The Certificate Program in International Business fulfills the needs of three groups: students preparing themselves for careers in international business, currently employed individuals whose job responsibilities require expertise in international business practices, and entrepreneurs who want to begin or globalize their business ventures.

Requirements for the Certificate of Accomplishment. Students may obtain the Certificate of Accomplishment in International Business by completing the following courses with an average final grade of C or higher:

Course                                                           Units

INTR 162 Survey of International Bus ............................. 3

INTR 163 International Marketing ................................. 3

INTR 167 International Law ....................................... 3

INTR 170 International Finance ................................... 3

INTR 172 The Internet for International Business ................. 2

INTR 173 Export-Import ........................................... 3

    Total Units ................................................. 17

Credit Toward Graduation. All credit that students earn in International Business may also be applied toward satisfaction of the requirements for graduation from the college

Noncredit Certificate Curriculum

Program Goal. The International Business noncredit certificate is designed to prepare students currently operating their own businesses to expand into international markets, students who are considering starting their own export/import business, and students preparing to improve their job skills to enter or advance in the field of international business.

The course offerings examine all relevant aspects of international business including marketing, planning, shipping, finance, documentation, insurance, customs regulations, and government assistance programs. Students will review business practices and trade issues with the countries of Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Latin America.

Course                                                           Hours

INTR 9456 Export/Import Shipping and Insurance ................... 3

INTR 9457 Export/Import Marketing................................. 3

INTR 9458 Export/Import Financing ................................ 3

INTR 9459 Export/Import Basics ................................... 3

INTR 9460 Export/Import Documents ................................ 3

INTR 9773 U.S. Trade Competitiveness ............................. 3

INTR 9785 U.S. Trade with Asia Part I (Japan and South Korea) .... 3

INTR 9786 U.S. Trade with the Americas ........................... 3

INTR 9787 U.S. Trade with African Countries ...................... 3

INTR 9790 U.S. Trade with Asia Part II (China, Hong Kong

    and Taiwan) .................................................. 3

INTR 9791 U.S. Trade with Western Europe ......................... 3

INTR 9792 U.S. Trade with Eastern Europe ......................... 3

INTR 9793 U.S. Trade with the Middle East ........................ 3

INTR 9794 Developing the International Business Plan ............. 3

INTR 9797 U.S. Trade with Asia Part III (Southeast Asia) ......... 3

INTR 9795 International Bids, Proposals (RFPs) and Tenders ....... 3

INTR 9796 International Trade Agencies and Agreements ............ 3 

    Total Hours ................................................. 51

Exit Requirements. Successful completion of all required courses with a grade of C or higher. (Students may not repeat a class more than one time.) Completion of courses within three years.

Offered by:
Downtown Campus ........................................................................................ 267-6503

Financial Assistance. The Internation Business Certificate Program is eligible for financial assistance. Please consult a counselor for further information.