Introduction - International Business & Trade
International Business & Trade
North Campus Only
Associate of Applied Science - International Business & Trade
Certificates of Technology - International Business & Trade
The International Business and Trade Program is designed to prepare students for careers in the international trade community. Graduates will work in such areas as specialists in importing and exporting, administrative service managers, sales supervisors, wholesale and retail buyers, purchasing agents, importing and exporting trade compliance officers, transportation supervisors and wholesale representatives. Students successfully completing the program will obtain a strong background in import and export management processes, governmental controls, licensing of products, import and export documentation, customs regulations, and political-legal factors in the foreign trade environment. Topics also include international purchasing and sourcing; international marketing strategies; international monetary systems and financial institutions; international and domestic transportation; cross-cultural management and communication processes and cultural geographic distinctions that affect individual, group, and organizational behavior.
The Certificate of Technology is designed for students who desire to earn a credential after one year of study. All courses on the Certificate of Technology may apply toward the Small Business Entrepreneur Associate of Applied Science degree.Facts and Figures
U.S.—26.1 million entries for goods and services to U.S. in 2003
which is a 1.2 million increase over 2002
U.S.—11.1 million truck containers valued at $3.5 billion
U.S.—2.4 million oil containers valued at $344 billion
Houston—936,450 jobs in International Business and Trade
Houston—1 out of every 3 jobs involved in International Business and Trade
Port of Houston—1st in the United States in foreign tonnage and 2nd in total tonnage
Port of Houston—goods moved to Houston—107.4 million tons valued at $34.1 billion
