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Import-Export Certificate

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Program Available at:

  • Richland

Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Level 1 Certificate

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI May be Exempt

For more information, visit the Dallas College International Business and Trade webpage and your academic advisor at the Richland Campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the International Business and Trade – Import-Export Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a certificate in International Business and Trade – Import-Export. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

The International Business and Trade Program prepares students to enter the global business space in a variety of areas like transportation, customer service, compliance and import and export. An International Business and Trade Import-Export Certificate will expedite your entrance to the international arena. Courses that complete the International Business and Trade Import-Export Certificate are noted below.

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 30 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

IBUS 1300 – Global Logistics Management

IBUS 1301 – Principles of Exports

IBUS 1305 – Introduction to International Business and Trade

IBUS 1349 – International E-Commerce Systems

ELECTIVE(IBUS 2339 Recommended) Elective course must be selected from the following:  IBUS 2335, IBUS 2339, IBUS 2345, IBUS 1391, or IBUS 1191 AND IBUS 1291

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
  2. Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.

Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 2

IBUS 1302 – Principles of Imports

IBUS 1354 – International Marketing Management

IBUS 2341 – Intercultural Management

IBUS 1341 – Global Supply Chain Management

ELECTIVE (IBUS 2335 Recommended) Elective course must be selected from the following:  IBUS 2335, IBUS 2339, IBUS 2345, IBUS 1391,  IBUS 1191 AND IBUS 1291, or IBUS 2366

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path.
  2. Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
  3. Meet with your advisor to apply for the Import-Export Certificate.

​Total Hours: 15

 PATHWAY TOTAL: 30 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated July 27, 2025