Prepare to Compete Globally: The International Business Program at CPCC

Degree | Certificate

The International Business Program prepares students for positions in interna­tional business through studies in foreign languages, social science, and business. The program includes courses in inter­national marketing, law, economics and trade practices. Opportunities for  study abroad are also available.

Benefits:  students learn language skills, geographic, cultural, political and economic differences among countries, how to process import-export documenta­tion, and basic aspects of international economics and business practices. Employment opportunities are avail­able in import-export departments of major companies, in freight-forwarder companies, customs house bro­kerage firms, international banking, franchising firms, accounting firms, insurance companies, state and federal government agencies, private foundations and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Why Study International Business?

·         The world’s economy is increasingly integrated across national borders. Globalization is a fact of life. For example, some 400 companies in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are foreign-owned, and they employ more than 24,000 people locally.

·         Many more domestic companies in the Charlotte area are actively engaged in international business, manufacturing and the import and export of goods and services.

·         The CPCC International Business Program provides the essential elements of a business admin­istration degree, with the added value of specialized study in international business, trade, law, economics, accounting, marketing, foreign language, culture and intercultural communication. Clearly, all are highly relevant in today’s world.

For program information please contact Nadine Russell, program chair at 704.330.6585 or nadine.russell@cpcc.edu.

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree (A2512D)

Upon completion of the program, the Associate in Applied Science Degree-Business Administration-International Business is awarded. Courses required for the degree and their semester credit hour values are:

Major and related course requirements:

Technical electives: (TWO OF THE FOLLOWING)

General education requirements:

Expand your skills and meet the global challenge with the International Business certificate (C2512D-C1)

The Certificate in International Business is awarded upon completion of the following six (6) courses, all of which apply to the AAS degree.

Major and Related Course Requirements: