For more information, visit the Dallas College International Business and Trade webpage and your academic advisor at the Richland campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the International Business and Trade Skills Achievement Award. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Skills Achievement Award in International Business and Trade. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. 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 Skills Achievement Award for the International Business and Trade Associate of Applied Science Degree, International Business and Trade Certificate, the 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. Courses that complete the International Business and Trade SA Award 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 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Skills Achievement Award
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: 14 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
Beginning Language Course I – Choose from available languages offered at Dallas College
Beginning Language Course II – Choose from available languages offered at Dallas College
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 8
SEMESTER 2
INTERMEDIATE LANGUAGE COURSE I – Choose from available languages offered at Dallas College (must be same language as studied in the beginning courses)
INTERMEDIATE LANGUAGE COURSE II – Choose from available languages offered at Dallas College (must be same language as studied in the beginning courses)
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the International Business & Trade Skills Achievement Award.
Total Hours: 6
PATHWAY TOTAL: 14 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS