International Business, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_IBUS
Control Number: 08617
Financial Aid Eligible
Complete the International Business Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Program Outcomes
- Function effectively in an entrepreneurial, managerial, or entry-level international business position using the skills, tools and principles they have acquired.
- Effectively apply the international business principles they have learned to effectively facilitate international business transactions in a variety of settings.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements
- UNIT REQUIREMENT - 60 UNITS, with at least a 2.0 grade point average. At least 12 of the units must be earned at OCC, with a minimum of one course taken for a letter grade. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the program must be completed at OCC. A student must be enrolled at the time of application for graduation. Units earned at an accredited college or university on a credit/no credit basis will be counted toward the degree requirements of the college, to a maximum of 15 units.
- MAJOR REQUIREMENT - Complete the AS major requirements.
- MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT - Demonstrate competence in mathematics by either obtaining a satisfactory grade (grade of “C” or better or“pass”) in a mathematics course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra as demonstrated by prior coursework, or by demonstrating competency that is comparable through the completion of a college-level math course that has Intermediate Algebra as a prerequisite: Psychology A160 or Math A100 or higher, with the exception of Math A220.
- GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Students may choose to complete Option 1 (OCC AS GE), Option 2 (CSU GE), or Option 3 (IGETC) to satisfy the general education requirement. See the General Education Patterns section of this catalog for more information.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BUS A100/A100H | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS A118/A118H | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
| BUS/MGMT A239 | Professional Communication | 3 |
| MKTG A100 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG A110 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| MKTG A130 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| MKTG A150/A150H | International Marketing | 3 |
| Total Units | 21 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Program Major Units | 21 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Degree Units | 60 |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| MKTG A100 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG A110 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| MKTG A130 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| BUS A100 or BUS A100H |
Introduction to Business or Introduction to Business Honors |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BUS A118 or BUS A118H |
Introduction to International Business or Introduction to International Business Honors |
3 |
| MKTG A150 or MKTG A150H |
International Marketing or International Marketing Honors |
3 |
| BUS A239 or MGMT A239 |
Professional Communication or Professional Communication |
3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 | 3-4 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra 2 or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra |
||
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 3 | |
| Units | 15-18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 15 | |
| Units | 18 | |
| Total Units | 60-63 | |
| 1 | OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units |
| 2 | Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2 |
| 3 | VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS |