Lead Faculty: Juan Espana, Ph.D.
A student who is pursuing a masters degree may qualify for this certificate provided that the student requests the certificate prior to the completion of their degree program. Certificates will not be issued once a degree has been awarded. For further information regarding certificate programs, contact an admissions advisor.
This coursework and the accompanying credits may be transferred to appropriate degree programs if all other requirements for admission to a degree program are met.
The Certificate in International Business program is designed for students who are either employed by a multinational company or interested in pursuing a career in International Business. Expertise in International Business is in high demand throughout the world. The four courses included in this certificate provide a comprehensive overview of trade principles and practices as well as a broad knowledge of global markets. Upon successful completion, students will have developed skills enabling them to match markets with goods and services from a global perspective.
Certificate Prerequisites (3 courses, 13.5 quarter units):
ECO 203 - Principles of Microeconomics
MKT 402A - Marketing Fundamentals
or
MKT 602A - Marketing Management
ECO 630 - Global Economic Geography
(Prerequisites: ECO 203 or BUS 500C)
Certificate Requirements(4 courses, 18 quarter units):
MGT 630 - Global Business Environment
MGT 637 - Comparative International Management
MKT 631 - Global Marketing
(Prerequisites: MKT 402A or MKT 602 or EMB 684)
ECO 631 - Global Trade Policy and Procedures
(Prerequisite: ECO 630)
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