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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

  1. Function effectively in an entrepreneurial, managerial, or entry-level international business position using the skills, tools and principles they have acquired.
  2. 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

  1. UNIT REQUIREMENT60 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.
  2. MAJOR REQUIREMENT - Complete the AS major requirements.
  3. 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.
  4. 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/A100HIntroduction to Business3
BUS A118/A118HIntroduction to International Business3
BUS/MGMT A239Professional Communication3
MKTG A100Introduction to Marketing3
MKTG A110Professional Selling3
MKTG A130Principles of Advertising3
MKTG A150/A150HInternational Marketing3
Total Units21
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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
MKTG A100 Introduction to Marketing 3
MKTG A110 Professional Selling 3
MKTG A130 Principles of Advertising 3
BUS A100
Introduction to Business
or Introduction to Business Honors
3
 Units12
Semester 2
BUS A118
Introduction to International Business
or Introduction to International Business Honors
3
MKTG A150
International Marketing
or International Marketing Honors
3
BUS A239
Professional Communication
or Professional Communication
3
OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units15
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
 Units15-18
Semester 2
OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 15
 Units18
 Total Units60-63