Global Trade and Logistics Cetificate of Achievement

This certificate is designed for students who want to learn about and work in the fields of Global Trade and Logistics.  The curriculum teaches students about importing and exporting, international marketing, international business, and supply chain management.  This certificate will help students develop the knowledge and skills to analyze international business opportunities and communicate effectively with people from other cultures.  To gain a competitive advantage in today’s business world, companies need professionals who know the foundations of global trade and how to efficiently engage in supply chain activities in the world market. 

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Academic_Year	Academic_Period	BUS009	BUS150	BUS151	BUS152	BUS180
2018-19	Summer 2018	193
2018-19	Fall 2018	744	24
2018-19	Winter 2019	133
2018-19	Spring 2019	679			25
	Total	1749	24	0	25	0
2019-20	Summer 2019	247
2019-20	Fall 2019	787	27	33
2019-20	Winter 2020	275
2019-20	Spring 2020	707	24	57
	Total	2016	51	90	0	0

The Student Learning Outcomes for the program are as follows:

1.  Demonstrate knowledge of the 4Ps of the Marketing Mix in relation to selling products and services globally.

2. Explain the steps involved with importing and exporting goods and services around the world.

3. Explain the procedures involved in purchasing and logistics.

This proposal is for a new certificate of achievement entitled “Global Trade and Logistics”.  It would specifically cover the fields of global trade and supply chain management. Even though PCC already has a certificate entitled “International Business/Trade” which has courses in various business areas such as accounting, computer technology, personal finance, and international business, this new certificate would be more streamlined and targeted to just include courses that would provide students knowledge in general business principles, global trade, and supply chain management. At only 15 units, this certificate would provide students the chance to gain valuable knowledge and skills in these important business areas. Furthermore, the students could potentially complete the entire certificate in just one semester. 

There are many career opportunities for students to work in the fields of global trade and logistics. Regarding global trade, most Fortune 500 companies have operations all around the world, and all of them have international customers. In a survey conducted by USForex, about 58% of small businesses already had international customers, with 72% planning on growing their customer base in the coming years. Working across countries and cultures is a necessity for the survival of most organizations.  These skills and business knowledge aren’t only necessary for senior managers, but for employees on all levels and from every department (FIU). 

Regarding the Los Angeles/Orange County Region, there appears to be a supply gap for the following five middle-skill occupations in the region - transportation, storage, and distribution managers; logisticians; cargo and freight agents; production, planning, and expediting clerks; and first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors. Furthermore, the majority of annual openings have entry-level wages that exceed the living wage in both Los Angeles and Orange counties, and more than one-third of current workers in the field have completed some college or an associate degree (Los Angeles/Orange County COE, 2021).

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
BUS 9	Introduction to Business	3	Y1
BUS 180	Supply Chain Management	3	Y1
BUS 150	Survey of International Business	3	Y1
BUS 151	International Marketing	3	Y1
BUS 152	Import/Export	3	Y1

Business Division

Global Trade and Logistics - Santa Monica College International Business - Long Beach City College

Academic_Year Academic_Period BUS009 BUS150 BUS151 BUS152 BUS180 2018-19 Summer 2018 193 2018-19 Fall 2018 744 24 2018-19 Winter 2019 133 2018-19 Spring 2019 679 25 Total 1749 24 0 25 0 2019-20 Summer 2019 247 2019-20 Fall 2019 787 27 33 2019-20 Winter 2020 275 2019-20 Spring 2020 707 24 57 Total 2016 51 90 0 0