The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in International Business provides students with the technical skills for entry-level positions as specialists in exporting and importing for the significant and growing international trade community. Most students pursue careers in import-export trading, international transportation and logistics, global supply chain management, international marketing, or various international business support services.

Some examples of industry titles and *salaries are listed below:

IMPORTANT: Salary can be dramatically affected by compensable factors such as employer size, industry, employee credentials, years of experience and other factors. The basic market pricing report was prepared using our Certified Compensation Professionals’ analysis of survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at employers of all sizes, industries and geographies. Additional salary information was collected on 1/31/2017.

The degree program consists of additional courses in such areas as math, communication, and technology. But the specific international business courses for both the certificate and the degree program are:

• Introduction to International Business
• Principles of Exports
• Principles of Imports
• Intercultural Management
• International Marketing Management
• International Business Law
• International Banking & Trade Finance
• International E-Commerce
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Import Customs Regulations
• Global Business Simulation
• International Business Practicum

College credit classes are goal oriented, in other words students taking credit courses are working toward a degree or certificate. CE (Continuing Education) classes are for students looking to expand their knowledge of the subject matter but are not necessarily looking to earn a degree or a certificate.

The cost of courses can differ based on several factors:

-If the course is taken as College Credit or CE (Continuing Education)

-If the course is taken as College Credit, tuition is based on the students residency.

The four types of residency are:

• In district (within an ACC taxing district)

• Out-of-district (outside the ACC taxing district)

• Out of State (S. citizen who has not lived in Texas for the past 12 months.)

• International (Non-U.S. citizen who is ineligible for Texas residency or has not lived in Texas for the past 12 months).

If the course is taken as CE (Continuing Education) there is a flat fee assessed of $169 (based on 2014-2015 fee schedule)

For more information regarding tuition rates please refer to the tuition and fee chart

This 150 question exam is offered twice a year in locations nationwide. The purpose of the NABITE CGBP is to provide a benchmark for competency in global commerce. The CGBP designation demonstrates an individual’s ability to conduct global business across a range of key topics. It is a new credential, first offered in 2005. It can be compared to how a Project Management Professional (PMP) credential is used in that field to demonstrate expertise.

In order to sit for the exam, 2 years of college study or 2 years of international business experience are required. It is open to anyone over the age of 18.

For candidates experienced in international trade, the certification confirms that knowledge. For candidates new to international business, it establishes a professional development goal to ensure a full understanding of the profession. For companies involved in global trade, it assures that employees have a common base of knowledge to work in today’s competitive environment.

It covers a range of areas, broken down into four key domains, and five threads of issues.

Four Domains

1. Global Business Management
2. Global Marketing
3. Supply Chain Management
4. Trade Finance

 
Five Threads

1. Documentation
2. Legal & Regulatory Compliance
3. Intercultural Awareness
4. Technology
5. Resources

It depends. First, do you have 2 years of college study or 2 years of international business experience. Those are required in order to sit for the exam.

Again, that depends. What’s your background? Have you studied this material before? The ACC program is to prepare students by offering courses that covers all the domains and threads. Someone coming from the banking industry may know most of the specifics of trade finance already, but nothing of supply chain management. Likewise, someone who works in international sales may know a lot about marketing, but little about global business management.

No, we provide the preparation and cover the topics, but successfully passing the exam depends on each individual student.

We are the first college to specifically design a degree program to specifically address the topics covered in the exam.

This program provides students with the knowledge and abilities to apply the individual technical skills necessary to pursue careers in global transportation, warehousing, distribution, inventory control, freight forwarding, purchasing management and international logistics focusing on efficient and effective movement of trade goods and commerce throughout the world.
Some examples of industry titles and *salaries are listed below:

IMPORTANT: Salary can be dramatically affected by compensable factors such as employer size, industry, employee credentials, years of experience and other factors. The basic market pricing report was prepared using our Certified Compensation Professionals’ analysis of survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at employers of all sizes, industries and geographies.

ACNT-1303 Introduction to Accounting

BCIS-1305 Business Computer Applications

BMGT-1327 Principles of Management

BMGT-1341 Business Ethics

BMGT-2388 Internship

BMGT-2309 Leadership

BUSI-1301 Business Principles

BUSI-2301 Business Law I

BUSI-2305 Business Statistics

ECON-2302 Principles of Microeconomics

IBUS 1301 Principles of Exports

IBUS 1305 Introduction to International Business and Trade

IBUS 1341 Global Supply Chain Management

LMGT-1319 Business Logistics

LMGT-1323 Domestic and International Transportation Management

College credit classes are goal oriented, in other words students taking credit courses are working toward a degree or certificate. CE (Continuing Education) classes are for students looking to expand their knowledge of the subject matter but are not necessarily looking to earn a degree or a certificate.

The cost of courses can differ based on several factors:

If the course is taken as College Credit or CE (Continuing Education)

If the course is taken as College Credit, tuition is based on the students residency.

The four types of residency are:

In district (within an ACC taxing district)

Out-of-district (outside the ACC taxing district)

Out of State (S. citizen who has not lived in Texas for the past 12 months.)

International (Non-U.S. citizen who is ineligible for Texas residency or has not lived in Texas for the past 12 months)

If the course is taken as CE (Continuing Education) there is a flat fee assessed of $169 (based on 2014-2015 fee schedule)

For more information regarding tuition rates please refer to the tuition and fee chart

These assessments are conducted by the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) for the purpose of recognizing through certification individuals who demonstrate mastery of the core competencies of material handling at the front-line (entry-level through front-line supervisor) The goal of the CLT certification program is to raise the level of performance of logistics workers both to assist the individuals in finding higher-wage jobs and to help employers ensure their workforce increases the company’s productivity and competitiveness.

The Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) covers core competency areas, as defined by MSSC’s industry-led, nationally validated skills standards for higher skilled, frontline material handling workers across all supply chain facilities: factories, warehouses, distribution centers and transporters. Individuals are assessed for two credentials: the foundational-level Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) certificate and mid-level Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) Certification. CLA is a prerequisite for CLT. These MSSC assessments address the need for employability and academic skills as well as technical skills assessments. The critical work functions and their related key activities are described below:

Both the CLA and CLT assessments are offered online at a cost of $43 per assessment and a one-time registration fee of $60, each assessment contains about 80-90 multiple-choice questions (paper tests are available in special circumstances). Individuals are allowed 90-120 minutes to complete each assessment. Students must create a profile and take each assessment at one of the many MSSC-Authorized Assessment Centers, ACC is an Authorized Assessment Center. MSSC provides assessment scores as soon as the individual completes an assessment showing whether an individual met the “cut” scores for passing. This immediate feedback includes a diagnostic report for the individual showing how he or she scored on the key work activities within both CLA and CLT. This information is intended for self-improvement and is provided to all test-takers whether they pass or not.

For more information please visit the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) Website