This degree program presents the business concepts necessary to compete in the International Global Marketplace. It prepares students to import, export, and/or establish an overseas business presence. This program is designed for both the individual entrepreneur and the established company executive. Students will evaluate cross-cultural issues of marketing a product or service, explain the functions of the U.S. Customs Agency and other regulatory agencies, and describe the documentation required by each agency.

The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to evaluate cross-cultural issues of marketing a product or service; explain the functions of the U.S. Customs Agency and other regulatory agencies; and describe the documentation required by each agency.

Associate of Science Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR UNITS
ACCTG 101

Financial Accounting

5
BUSAD 101 Introduction to Business 3
BUSAD 106
or
CABOT 105

Written Business Communications
or
Intro to Office Correspondence

3
or
3
BUSAD 170 Introduction to International Business 3
CS/IS 100
or
CS/IS 101
or
CABOT 260

Computer Concepts
or
Introduction to Computer and Information Systems
or
Beginning Microsoft Office Applications

3
or
5
or
4
CHOOSE THREE OF THE FOLLOWING
BUSAD 120 Business Law I 3
BUSAD 158 Run Your Own Business 3
BUSAD 162 Principles of Marketing 3
BUSAD 178 Introduction to International Finance 3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 26-28

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025 GCC Catalog 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.