International Business and Trade, AAS

In today's global economy, international trade is the engine for economic development around the world, according to the Washington State Office of Community, Trade and Economic Development. The world's leading companies and organizations need experts to help them build and deliver products better, faster and cheaper. In Highline's International Business program, you will receive the training and expertise required to succeed in the international marketplace. Our programs develop international business people with practical skills, a sense of global citizenship and an understanding of cultural diversity. This degree also prepares you for admission into the BAS in Business Management degree at Highline

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Program Requirements

Program Core Courses

Internship Course

Each credit is 30 hours of work. Please consult your faculty advisor.

BUSN 140 - Cooperative Education/Internship (2 credits)

Total Core Credits: 55

Program Supporting Courses

Accounting Supporting Course

Select 1 course from the list below:

ACCTG 121 - Practical Financial Accounting
ACCT& 201 - Principles of Accounting I (required for students in the Business Management Bachelor of Applied Science pathway)

Total Supporting Course Credits: 15

Related Instruction Courses

Communications Requirement

Computation Requirement

Select one course from the list below:

BUSN 135 - Business Mathematics
BUSN 210 - Statistical Analysis (required for students in the Business Management Bachelor of Applied Science pathway)

Human Relations Requirement

DGS 207 - Cultural Awareness & Business Etiquette

Total Related Instruction Credits: 20

Total Program Credits: 90

Program Outcomes

Interpret and use oral instructions to complete assigned tasks; speak clearly and produce written documents for a diverse group of customers, coworkers and managers utilizing current business terminology.
Demonstrate leadership and the ability to interact on an interpersonal level with diverse groups.
Identify, evaluate and apply industry specific business principles; make informed decisions within the parameters of legal requirements and societal expectations.
Apply sound financial principles for bookkeeping, budgeting, financial reporting and planning.
Use an understanding of basic business principles and organizational priorities to make decisions about work being performed.
Employ workforce readiness skills, including problem solving, organizational planning and time management.
Use the principles of international business to address the challenges that businesses face when operating in an international environment, including cultural, political and legal issues.
Apply trade and logistics procedures and processes within companies that specialize in cargo transportation and import/export services.

Program Notes

This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
Certificate and AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.
Full time students can complete this program in 2-years.
Coursework is highly interactive and includes field-based internships.

General Requirements

Read the Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements.

Internal Coding

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Description	Intl Business & Trade AAS
Academic Plan	ITCIUAPT
CIP Code	52.1101