A comprehensive overview of international business designed to provide a global perspective to both beginners and experienced business people. Studies include cultural awareness, international marketing, foreign exchange, international management and organizational structure, methods of expansion, and the operation of multinational corporations. Prerequisites: None. 3 credits.

Presents the problems of marketing in the international marketplace and how marketers approach and solve them. Studies include country selection process, development of product and packaging strategies, cultural aspects of marketing, development of advertising strategies and campaigns, the distribution of goods abroad, and implementation of marketing activities. Prerequisites: None. 2 credits.

The importance of cultural sensitivity on business relationships is explored by studying the impact of geography, history, religion, politics, customs and cross-cultural communications on society. This course will focus on cultural differences in many regions of the world: Japan, China, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Prerequisites: None. 2 credits.

The development of foreign exchange and international banking is examined. The course also covers methods of export financing, including both short-and medium-term credit and an in-depth review of application to and administration of government loan programs. Important factors in country risk analysis are discussed. Prerequisites: None. 1 credit.

Introduction to the legal aspects and ramifications of international trade topics including multinational enterprises, sovereignty, technology transfer, arbitration, negotiation and diplomacy. Prerequisites: None. 2 credits.

An overview of the steps involved in importing a product or service from beginning to end. Course includes an introduction to the United States Customs Service, what customs brokers do, duty rate structure and determination, basic laws affecting imports, currency exchange and letters of credit. Practical advice about storage and transportation of shipments after they have cleared customs. Prerequisites: None. 1 credit.

Marketing, organization, regulation, terms of access, documentation, shipment and financing involved with international enterprises, sovereignty, technology transfer, arbitration, negotiation, and diplomacy. Prerequisites: None. 1 credit.

Sources of export financing and various methods of payment and their uses reviewed. Emphasis on methods of structuring, negotiating and processing letters of credit. Prerequisites: None. 1 credit.

Covers shipping and delivery alternatives with emphasis on pro-formas, estimated shipping, insurance costs, INCO shipping terms and international terms of sale, standard carrier containers, inland, air and ocean freight services, best and fastest way to ship, and export packing costs. Prerequisites: None. 1 credit.

U.S. requirements for the licensing of exports and foreign market entry requirements. Covers governmental requirements for export. Prerequisites: None. 1 credit.

Presents advanced concepts in the requirements of importing into the United States. Overview of special customs issues. Prerequisites: None. 1 credit.

International transportation and distribution options in export and import operations, including air freight, shipping, freight forwarders, and distribution in competitive markets. Emphasis on selection, management and evaluation of overseas distributors and agents. Prerequisites: None. 1 credit.

Individual case studies of actual companies performing export business with detailed analysis of Maricopa County, United States, foreign and transnational companies. Prerequisites: None. 2 credits.

Bridges the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student’s career or occupational goal in International Business. Eighty hours of designated work per credit. Maximum of 3 credits allowed. Prerequisites: Be employed or working as a volunteer in the field of international business. 3 credits.

Tips on trading with Mexico, Central and South America and the countries in the Caribbean Basin Initiative. There is a focus on business etiquette and cross-cultural communication. 2 credits.

Tips on trading with Western European countries. There is a focus on social customs, business etiquette and cross-cultural communication. 2 credits.

Tips on trading with Japan. There is a focus on social customs, business etiquette and cross-cultural communication. 2 credits.

Tips on trading with Eastern European countries. There is a focus on social customs, business etiquette and cross-cultural communication. 2 credits.

Tips on trading with Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, and Hong Kong. There is a focus on social customs, business etiquette and cross-cultural communication. 2 credits.

Provides an overview of the major issues faced by managers in international business. Focuses on cultural sensitivity issues and applying concepts to real-world business situations through case studies and experiential exercises. This is part of the Fastrack Program through Scottsdale Community College. 3 credits.

The foreign language offerings at Scottsdale Community College are among the best in the entire state. Every semester, 8-9 foreign languages are offered at different levels of skill. All instructors are either native or near-native speakers of the language being taught. Following is a summary of the language courses:

Beginning French Conversation I and II (FRE 115, 116)

Intermediate French I and II (FRE 201, 202)

Intermediate French Conversation I and II (FRE 225, 226)

Advanced French I and II (FRE 265, 266)

Beginning German Conversation (GER 115, 116)

Intermediate German I and II (GER 201, 202)

Intermediate German Conversation I and II (GER 225, 226)

Beginning Hebrew Conversation I (HEB 115)

Intermediate Hebrew I (HEB 201)

Beginning Italian Conversation (ITA 115, 116)

Intermediate Italian I and II (ITA 201, 202)

Beginning Japanese Conversation I and II (JPN 115, 116)

Intermediate Japanese I and II (JPN 201, 202)

Intermediate Japanese Conversation (JPN 225)

Beginning Russian Conversation I and II (RUS 115, 116)

Intermediate Russian I and II (RUS 201, 202)

Beginning Spanish Conversation I and II (SPA 115, 116)

Intermediate Spanish I and II (SPA 201, 202)

Intermediate Spanish Conversation I and II (SPA 225, 226)

Advanced Spanish I and II (SPA 265, 266)

English as a Second Language II (ENG 010)

English as a Second Language II - Listening and Speaking (ENG 008AB)

English as a Second Language III (ENG 011)

English as a Second Language III - Listening and Speaking (ENG 008AC)

English as a Second Language IV (ENG 012)

English as a Second Language II (ENG 010)