Anoka Ramsey Community College

International Business

Program Information

• Program Goals

  By completing this certificate, students will achieve the following learning goals:

  1. Understand International Business concepts and applications within the global business environment in order to apply critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills in a diverse business setting;
  2. Practice effective interpersonal communication aptitudes to promote positive relationships, inclusivity, and productivity in the business environment; and
  3. Demonstrate competency in another language and culture.

• Completion Requirements

  • A minimum of 12 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above must be completed at ARCC.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
  • A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
  • All course requirements must be complete before a certificate will be awarded.
  • To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
  • The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

   

• Program Requirements

  9 credits
  BUS 1103	Human Relations in the Workplace	3
  BUS 2240	Introduction to International Business	3
  CMST 2210	Intercultural Communications	3

  
  Remaining elective courses must equal at least 7 credits.

• Additional Requirements

  Choose two courses from the following; at least one course must be a language course (before enrolling in a foreign language course, go to https://www.anokaramsey.edu/placement to take the placement test):

  Choose two courses from the following, at least one course must be a language course:
  FREN 1101	Beginning French Language & Culture I	5
  FREN 1102	Beginning French Language & Culture II	5
  FREN 1111/HUM 1311	Introduction to French Culture	3
  GERM 1101	Beginning German Language & Culture I	5
  GERM 1102	Beginning German Language & Culture II	5
  GERM 1111/HUM 1211	Introduction to German Culture	3
  SPAN 1101	Beginning Spanish Language & Culture I	5
  SPAN 1102	Beginning Spanish Language & Culture II	5
  SPAN 1112/HUM 1112	Spanish and Latin American Culture: Conquest to present	3
  SPAN 2201	Intermediate Spanish Language & Culture I	4
  SPAN 2202	Intermediate Spanish Language & Culture II	4

  Program note: It is recommended that students take both elective courses from the same language department.

  Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university may want to take two semesters of the same foreign language as this is a graduation requirement for many bachelor degree programs. For assistance with course planning, students should schedule an appointment with an academic advisor. See also the college catalog Appendix for course offering information.

• Program Sequence

  The sequence that follows is suggested for full-time students. Part-time students will need more time to complete this program. This certificate may be completed in one semester.

  First Year
  Fall Semester		Spring Semester
  BUS 1103	3	BUS 2240	3
  CMST 2210	3	Elective course*	3-5
  Elective course*	3-5
  TOTAL	9-11	TOTAL	6-8

  *see Additional Requirements above

• Apply Certificate Credits Toward Degrees

  Start your degree with a certificate.

  How International Business Certificate credits apply toward various business degrees (PDF).

• Possible Business Career Paths

  *Some occupations may require advanced education

  • Import/Export Coordinator
  • International Import/Export Logistics Assistant
  • International Business Development Manager
  • International Operations Agent
  • International Management Analyst
  • International Supply Chain Manager
  • International Affairs Consultant
  • International Manager
  • International Recruitment Manager
  • International Policy Analyst
  • International Marketing Manager
  • International Business Development Manager
  • International Manager

• Program Credits

  Program Requirements	9
  Additional Requirements	7
  Total	16

• Important Links

  Official Program Guidesheet 

  Course Schedule

  Certificate Application

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