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 International Business and Trade. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in International Business and Trade. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The International Business and Trade Program prepares students to enter the global business space in a variety of areas like transportation, customer service, compliance and import and export. Courses that complete the degree, the Import-Export Certificate (IE) and International Business and Trade Certificate (IB) are noted below.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
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 degree requirements.
AAS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
IBUS 1305 – Introduction to International Business and Trade (Course also applies to IE, IB)
BMGT 1327 – Principles of Management
MRKG 1311 – Principles of Marketing
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of “C" or better. (Course also applies to IB)
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 your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 2
IBUS 1300 – Global Logistics Management (Course also applies to IE, IB)
IBUS 1301 – Principles of Exports (Course also applies to IE, IB)
IBUS 1349 – International E-Commerce Systems (Course also applies to IE, IB)
MATH 1324 – Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of “C" or better.
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.
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 3
IBUS 1302 – Principles of Imports (Course also applies to IE, IB)
IBUS 1354 – International Marketing Management (Course also applies to IE, IB)
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. (Either course applies to IB)
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 4
BUSI 2301 – Business Law
IBUS 2339 – International Banking and Trade Finance (Course also applies to IE, IB)
ACCT 2301 – Principles of Financial Accounting
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE * This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 5
IBUS 2335 – International Business Law (Course also applies to IE, IB)
IBUS 2341 – Intercultural Management (Course also applies to IE, IB)
ACCT 2302 – Principles of Managerial Accounting
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ELECTIVE ** (Recommend BUSI 1307 Personal Finance) (IBUS 1341 needed for IE) OR
- IBUS 2366 – Practicum (or Field Experience) – International/Trade/Commerce (Either course may apply to IB)
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
** Elective course must be selected from the following: IBUS 1341, IBUS 2345, IBUS 1191 AND IBUS 1291, IBUS 1391, BUSI 1307, MRKG 1302, MRKG 2333
SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the International Business and Trade A.A.S., Import-Export Certificate and the International Business and Trade Certificate.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15
PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS