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2024-2025 Academic Catalog

International Business Certificate


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Total Credits: 16-19

Major Code: 8414

Program Description

The International Business certificate program will develop students’ cultural, interpersonal, and linguistic communication skills while enhancing their global and national business acumen. This certificate offers students who are studying or have studied a foreign language at the college level the opportunity to combine that skill set with business courses to fulfill requirements for a business-oriented career across all employment sectors.

Additional Requirements: 7-10 credits


Choose two courses from the following; at least one course must be a language course. Complete the college’s placement test prior to enrolling for appropriate placement in the language course.

Note


It is recommended that students take both elective courses from the same language department.

Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university may want to take two semesters of the same foreign language as this is a graduation requirement for many bachelor degree programs. For assistance with course planning, students should schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.

Program Information


Program Goals


By completing this certificate, students will achieve the following learning goals:

  1. Understand International Business concepts and applications within the global business environment in order to apply critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills in a diverse business setting;
  2. Practice effective interpersonal communication aptitudes to promote positive relationships, inclusivity, and productivity in the business environment; and
  3. Demonstrate competency in another language and culture.

Completion Requirements


  • A minimum of 12 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above must be completed at ARCC.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
  • A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
  • All course requirements must be complete before a certificate will be awarded.
  • To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
  • The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

Program Sequence


The sequence that follows is suggested for full-time students. Part-time students will need more time to complete this program. This certificate may be completed in one semester.

1st Year


Fall Semester


Total: 9-11 credits

*see Additional Requirements section above

Spring Semester


Total: 6-8 credits

*see Additional Requirements section above

Note


This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on anokaramsey.edu.

You are encouraged to contact an academic advisor at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance, information about transfer credit evaluation, and transfer options.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator and a member of Minnesota State. Disclaimer, Non-Discrimination Statement, and Student Consumer Information, such as graduation rates and median debt, can be found here: AnokaRamsey.edu/disclosures.

This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling the Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.

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