For more information, visit the Dallas College International Business and Trade webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the International Business and Trade – Global Trade Specialist Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a certificate in International Business and Trade – Global Trade Specialist. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
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. Courses that complete the certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level I Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
IBUS 1301 – Principles of Exports
IBUS 1302 – Principles of Imports
IBUS 1341 – Global Supply Chain Management
IBUS 1349 – International E-Commerce Systems
IBUS 1305 – Introduction to International Business and Trade This is the capstone course for this award.
IBUS 1354 – International Marketing Management
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path.
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Global Trade Specialist Certificate.
Total Hours: 18
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS