2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Apr 16, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Global Business Associate of Science


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Technology and international commerce have redefined business in a global context. The Global Business program prepares students for careers in international business and industries that deal with international trade and global markets. The program focuses on the dynamics of international organization, environments, trade, language, socioeconomic and cultural forces, political and legal issues, import/export processes and regulations, and emerging global markets. Completion of the recommended electives demonstrates global competencies in international business. Elective courses provide specialized areas of study.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Describe global business concepts, principles, and development of successful global business strategies.
  • Identify the fundamentals of legal systems, and social, ethical, and political forces affecting the development and operation of international businesses.
  • Describe the functions of business in society including the major concepts related to business ownership and the factors that influence them; competition and marketing; and the systems, technologies, and operational controls through which business organizations operate.
  • Communicate effectively with people from various cultures in various business contexts.

REQUIRED CORE (SPECIFY TOTAL UNITS 18-19):

Course ID Title Units
BUS 1  or Introduction to Business 3
BUS 1H   Honors Introduction to Business 3
BUS 13   Legal Environment and Business Law 3
BUS 103  or Business English 3
ENG 1A  or Principles of Composition I 4
ENG 1AH  * Honors Principles of Composition I 4
BUS 104  * Business Communication 3
BUS 150   International Business 3
BUS 260   Survey of Exporting and Importing 3
  Restricted Electives 1-3

TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR:


19-22

Restricted Electives:  1-3 units - any one of the following courses  
BUS 102   Oral Business Communications 3
BUS 105  or Social Media Marketing 3
BUS 109   E-Commerce Marketing 3
BUS 106   Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship 2
BUS 107   Innovation and New Product Development 3
BUS 120   Business Management 3
BUS 135   Marketing 3
BUS 137   Professional Selling Fundamentals 3
BUS 160   Entrepreneurship 3
COMM 20   Intercultural Communication 3
CWE 180  or Co-Op-Ed Business 1
CWE 180  or Co-Op-Ed Business 2
CWE 180   Co-Op-Ed Business 3

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

Associate of Science Degree


Completion of all the courses listed above and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate of Science Degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees


Refer to the Graduation Requirements or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the  transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

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