Global Business, A.S.

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, and emerging global markets. Completion of the recommended electives demonstrates global competencies in international business. Elective courses provide specialized areas of study. Transfer International Business majors should refer to the Business Administration transfer curriculum.

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 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.

Required Courses

BUS 1 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3 Units
BUS 12 - BUSINESS LAW 3 Units
or
BUS 14 - LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 Units
BUS 104 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION 3 Units *
BUS 150 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 3 Units
BUS 260 SURVEY OF EXPORTING AND IMPORTING 3 Units
Restricted Electives 6-7 Units

Restricted Electives:

BUS 102 ORAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 3 Units
BUS 105 SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 3 Units
BUS 135 MARKETING 3 Units
BUS 137 PROFESSIONAL SELLING FUNDAMENTALS 3 Units
BUS 138 ADVERTISING 3 Units
or
CTVR 138 ADVERTISING 3 Units
BUS 160 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3 Units
CWE 180 CO-OP-ED-BUSINESS 3 Units
or
CWE 180 CO-OP-ED-BUSINESS 4 Units

Total Units for the Major: 21-22

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

Completion of the courses 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 in 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.

Suggested coursework not required for the major: BUS 102 , BUS 116 , BUS 120 , BUS 125 , BUS 136 , BUS 137 , BUS 150 , BUS 160 , 195, BUS 223 .