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 This 6-month program is designed for students who are looking for a career in International trade, but lack any formal business training or need to enhance their English ability in a college setting. By using internationally recognized FITT materials, this program fulfills the initial stages of becoming a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP).
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| IBC Details |
- 6 months (2 semesters)
- Student who complete the International Business Certificate will receive:
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| Semester 1 (12 weeks) |
CC 139 - 21st Century Communication
Advances in technology are reshaping interpersonal communications, as well as how we mass communicate, advertise, organize and strategize in business. The knowledge that students are increasingly expected to demonstrate is transforming. 21st century skills include: information and communication technology (ICT) literacy, the ability to think and problem-solve, interpersonal and self-directional skills, global awareness, and financial, economic, business, and civic literacy. This course will be delivered on-line through a unique partnership with Apple’s iTunes University. On demand video lessons will be available each week for students to view along with weekly small assignments and four major assignments through the course.
CC 130 OB: Team Dynamics
Presents the study of factors that either influence or are influenced by people at work. The course will focus micro or individual factors such as personality, attitudes, perception, motivation and the ethical and social responsibility dimensions of management.
CC 140 - Business Communication
This course provides students with knowledge and understanding of current communication theory and principles, understanding of how communication functions in the workplace and an awareness of how communication is influenced by emerging technology.
CC 141 - Marketing Principles
This course provides the student with an overview of the marketing concept and how it can be applied to any type of organization or service. Students also learn how key marketing concepts, principles, and theories can help marketers make effective decisions. Specifically the knowledge and understanding which are needed to assess product, price, promotion and distribution options, and to make marketing mix recommendations for specific target markets.
CC 205 - Global Entrepreneurship
FITT Course: As global trade barriers come down, companies must learn to compete internationally. Global Entrepreneurship will introduce students to the fundamentals of International Trade. The student will learn to understand the context in which international trade takes place and recognizes the opportunities and challenges it represents for business.
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CC 215 - International Trade Management
FITT Course: International Trade Management will help students manage international trade activities more effectively, with an eye to competitive advantage. The student will have the ability to develop an international business and implementation plan by understanding the scope and breadth and integration of international trade practices.
CC 260 - International Marketing
FITT Course: International Marketing will teach students how to outdistance the competition by introducing students to the role of marketing in the pursuit of international business opportunities. Participants will be provided with the basic knowledge and skills to develop an international marketing and implementation of plans to achieve business targets.
CC 265 - International Market Entry Strategies
FITT Course: This course will cover a comprehensive assessment of international market entry options for the export of products or services and optimal market entry strategies. The learner will be able to assess barriers to market entry, differentiate between market entry strategies, recommend potential international partners through consultations and analysis of strengths and weaknesses and negotiate partnership agreements.
CC 275 - International Trade Research
FITT Course: True marketing success in international trade depends greatly upon developing an in-depth understanding of target markets. This can only be accomplished through research. International Trade Research will take the student through applying comprehensive research methodologies, step by step. Students will learn that adequate and timely information supports sound international business decision making.
CC 280b – Career Preparation & PLA portfolio
This final term course is designed to prepare students for both further academic and future career placement. Students will integrate the diverse skills and accomplishments from the program to develop career goals. They will also work with program directors to complete their Prior Learning Assessment portfolio aimed at transferring course credits for further academic studies or skill certification.
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