This certificate presents the business concepts necessary to compete in the International
Global Marketplace. It prepares students to import, export, and/or establish an overseas
business presence. This program is designed for both the individual entrepreneur and
the established company executive. Students will evaluate cross-cultural issues of
marketing a product or service, explain the functions of the U.S. Customs Agency and
other regulatory agencies, and describe the documentation required by each agency.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed the requisite units outlined
in the major requirements with at least 6 semester units of the required courses at
Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better,
or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to evaluate cross-cultural
issues of marketing a product or service; explain the functions of the U.S. Customs
Agency and other regulatory agencies; and describe the documentation required by each
agency.
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| ACCTG 101 |
Financial Accounting
|
5 |
| BUSAD 101 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
BUSAD 106
or
CABOT 105 |
Written Business Communications
Intro to Office Correspondence
|
3
or
3 |
| BUSAD 170 |
Introduction to International Business |
3 |
| CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING |
| BUSAD 120 |
Business Law I |
3 |
| BUSAD 158 |
Run Your Own Business |
3 |
| BUSAD 162 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| BUSAD 178 |
Introduction to International Finance |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
20 |
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2025 |
GCC Catalog 2025-2026 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
