International Commerce - Columbus State Community College

International Commerce from Columbus State Community College is a Campus Associate International Business degree that prepares you for a Business career. As the sixth largest exporting state in the U.S., Ohio values international commerce . The state capital, Columbus, and its environs are a hub for international shipping and commerce: Columbus is the USA's third largest port of entry for textiles; home to more than 40 freight forwarding companies; and home to more than 132 internationally owned firms with over 27,000 employees. The International Commerce major is designed to respond to the need for an educated workforce at all levels of the career ladder within such organizations. Grounded in fundamental courses in supply chain management?transportation, global shipping, global marketing, etc.?this major also includes a three-quarter language sequence in Spanish or Chinese, as well as supplemental courses in business culture and economics to broaden and deepen student understanding of the complexities of international commerce . A travel-abroad component is part of the program, too. An International Commerce grad will be able to: Describe and discuss the nature of current globalization. Recognize the exponential growth of international trade and the economic impact of international logistics activities. Understand the importance of a country's infrastructure to an international logistician. Identify the characteristics of the international transportation infrastructure. Understand how Incoterms are used to share responsibilities between exporters and importers. Understand the advantages/disadvantages of alternative terms of payment used in international commerce . Understand the risks that currency exchange rates pose for international traders. Identify and understand the purpose/function of various required documents common to international trade. Explain cultural, social, economic, and political factors that impact organizations. Describe the roles of verbal and nonverbal communication in cross-cultural encounters. Evaluate strategies for effective negotiation and training of global managers. Gain an awareness of the language of international marine insurance. Identify the types of air/ocean transportation services and aircraft/vessel sizes. Identify and understand the characteristics of intermodal transportation and the functions of international transportation forwarders and brokers. Converse at a basic business level in Spanish or Chinese. Understand the significance and need for adequate packaging practices in international trade . View more details on Columbus State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related International Business courses.