This degree program 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 Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
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.
Associate of Science Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
| ACCTG 101 |
Financial Accounting
|
5 |
| BUSAD 101 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
BUSAD 106
or
CABOT 105 |
Written Business Communications
or
Intro to Office Correspondence
|
3
or
3 |
| BUSAD 170 |
Introduction to International Business |
3 |
CS/IS 100
or
CS/IS 101
or
CABOT 260 |
Computer Concepts
or
Introduction to Computer and Information Systems
or
Beginning Microsoft Office Applications
|
3
or
5
or
4 |
| CHOOSE THREE 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 |
26-28 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
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. |
