Associate in Science - International Business in Santa Barbara United States | Santa Barbara City College

The International Business program at Santa Barbara City College provides an introduction to the central aspects of international business, exclusive of any particular geographic emphasis. Topics include the economic and cultural environments in which we operate; how international activities alter the strategies for success in management tasks of planning, marketing, finance, management, law, and personnel; and the principles associated with international exchange of goods, services, and investments. This program provides hands-on experience investigating market potential. It also prepares a student for transfer to a four-year institution. Students interested in transferring to four-year institutions should meet with a faculty advisor or counselor for transfer information. Main Competencies include: Strategic planning, international market entrygeopolitical forces, international business law (immigration), foreign direct investmentforeign currency analysis, funding and initial growth strategies.

Upon completion of the program, students may enter a variety of positions in the following fields: Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism, Economics, Banking and Finance, International Marketing, ImportExport (Operations).

The Associate of Science in International Business degree (AS of International Business) provides students with an introduction to the central aspects of international business. Topics include the economic, political, and social environments in which we operate; how international activities alter the strategies for success in management tasks of planning, marketing, finance, law and personnel; and the principles associated with the international exchange of goods, services and investments. Unique applied short courses are offered in the spring in international business law and basics of importing and exporting.