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Contact: Regina MartinezTitle: Department Co-ChairContact: rmartinez298@mtsac.edu
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Business Division
Certificate E0527

This specialized business certificate is intended to prepare the student to work in the unique and dynamic environment of international business. This program also prepares the student as a business management generalist for companies conducting international trade. This program will afford career opportunities for entry-level employment in international sales and marketing.

Required Courses

Higher Education, Higher Income:
This award offers multiple levels. Completion of all levels can lead to higher pay.

Industry StatisticsJob Titles & Salaries
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    • General and Operations Managers

      General and Operations Managers

      SOC Career Code: 11-1021.00

      Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $39.20

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $121,274.26
      Annual Job Openings
      30,163

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Wholesale and Retail Buyers

      Wholesale and Retail Buyers

      SOC Career Code: 13-1022.00

      Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $28.13

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $75,598.61
      Annual Job Openings
      4,883

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives for Technical and Scientific Products

      Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives for Technical and Scientific Products

      SOC Career Code: 41-4011.00

      Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postsecondary education.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $40.03

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $122,495.33
      Annual Job Openings
      4,097

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives

      Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives

      SOC Career Code: 41-4012.00

      Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $24.34

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $71,398.98
      Annual Job Openings
      14,369

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages

Certificate & Degree Details

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  • Business: International - Level I

    Business Division
    Certificate E0527

    This specialized business certificate is intended to prepare the student to work in the unique and dynamic environment of international business. This program also prepares the student as a business management generalist for companies conducting international trade. This program will afford career opportunities for entry-level employment in international sales and marketing.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    BUSM 20Principles of Business3
    BUSM 51Principles of International Business3
    BUSS 36Principles of Marketing3
    Total Units9

    Special Information

    Students receiving financial aid need to declare the Level III Certificate as their goal to meet Financial Aid requirements.
    Business Management Website
    Guided Pathways of Study Suggested Course Sequence  
     

  • Business: International - Level II

    Business Division
    Certificate N0471

    In the Business: International - Level II Certificate students will learn methods and approaches to managing the complexities of doing business in an international environment. Students acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to managing and marketing within the global arena. Students active in the workforce will acquire new skills that are highly desirable in a fast-paced dynamic global environment, with an emphasis on the small business perspective.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Completion of the Business: International - Level I coursework9
    PLUS
    Completion of the Business: International - Level II coursework10
    Total Units19
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Business: International - Level I Coursework
    BUSM 20Principles of Business3
    BUSM 51Principles of International Business3
    BUSS 36Principles of Marketing3
    Total Units9
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Business: International - Level II Coursework
    BUSM 61Business Organization and Management3
    BUSM 66Small Business Management3
    Choose one course from the following:4
    CHIN 1
    Elementary Chinese
    FRCH 1
    Elementary French
    GERM 1
    Elementary German
    ITAL 1
    Elementary Italian
    JAPN 1
    Elementary Japanese
    SPAN 1
    Elementary Spanish
    Total Units10

    Special Information

    Students receiving financial aid need to declare the Level III Certificate as their goal to meet Financial Aid requirements.
    Business Management Website

  • Business: International - Level III

    Business Division
    Certificate N0472

    Upon completion of the Business: International Level III Certificate, students will have acquired the specific skills needed to successfully complete international business transactions. Students will gain a practical, hands-on perspective of how to compete in a global system of conflicting laws, regulations, and requirements.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Completion of the Business: International - Level I coursework9
    PLUS
    Completion of the Business: International - Level II coursework10
    PLUS
    Completion of the Business: International - Level III coursework9
    Total Units28
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Business: International - Level I Coursework
    BUSM 20Principles of Business3
    BUSM 51Principles of International Business3
    BUSS 36Principles of Marketing3
    Total Units9
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Business: International - Level II Coursework
    BUSM 61Business Organization and Management3
    BUSM 66Small Business Management3
    Choose one course from the following:4
    CHIN 1
    Elementary Chinese
    FRCH 1
    Elementary French
    GERM 1
    Elementary German
    ITAL 1
    Elementary Italian
    JAPN 1
    Elementary Japanese
    KORE 1
    Elementary Korean
    SPAN 1
    Elementary Spanish
    SPAN 1S
    Spanish for the Spanish Speaking
    Total Units10
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Business: International - Level III Coursework
    BUSM 50World Culture: A Business Perspective3
    BUSM 52Principles of Exporting and Importing3
    BUSM 53Supply Chain Management3
    Total Units9
    Special Information

    Students receiving financial aid need to declare the Level III Certificate as their goal to meet Financial Aid requirements.

    Business Management Website

  • International Business

    Business Division
    Degree S0507

    This program is intended to prepare students for an international business career following graduation. Students wishing a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor to discuss transferability of courses.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    BUSM 20Principles of Business3
    BUSM 50World Culture: A Business Perspective3
    BUSM 51Principles of International Business3
    BUSM 52Principles of Exporting and Importing3
    BUSM 53Supply Chain Management3
    BUSM 61Business Organization and Management3
    BUSM 66Small Business Management3
    BUSS 36Principles of Marketing3
    Choose one course from the following:4
    ARAB 1
    Elementary Arabic
    CHIN 1
    Elementary Chinese
    FRCH 1
    Elementary French
    GERM 1
    Elementary German
    ITAL 1
    Elementary Italian
    JAPN 1
    Elementary Japanese
    KORE 1
    Elementary Korean
    SPAN 1
    Elementary Spanish
    SPAN 1S
    Spanish for the Spanish Speaking
    Total Units28

    Recommended Electives

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    BUSM 81Work Experience in Business1-4
    BUSM 85Special Issues in Business2
    BUSS 85Special Issues in Marketing2

    Business Management Website 

Contacts

Department Contact

Contact: Regina MartinezTitle: Department Co-ChairContact: rmartinez298@mtsac.edu

Office Contact

Location: Building 79-3200Phone: (909) 274 - 5253