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Business Administration/Import Export Compliance

Curriculum Description

Import Export Compliance is a concentration under the title of Business Administration. This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for a career in import export compliance.

Course work includes an overview of global operations, electronic import/export documentation, an introduction to Export Administration Regulations, and the regulatory requirements of intermodal and multimodal shipments, an introduction to logistics, supply chain management, and transportation.

Successful completion from this program will prepare students to work at all career levels in a global economy. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in import/export departments, freight forwarders, export management companies, customs brokerage firms, and state and federal governments.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

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NC CIP: 52.1403
Evening and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2014

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting REVISED REQUISITE 3 2 0 4
IEC 168 Global Operations 3 0 0 3
  Total: 6 2 0 7

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ECO 252 Prin of Macroeconomics REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
IEC 225 International Shipping 3 0 0 3
  Total: 6 0 0 6

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
IEC 226 Intro to Export Admin Reg 3 0 0 3
LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics 3 0 0 3
  Total: 6 0 0 6

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 137 Principles of Management REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Natural Science/Mathematics Elective * * * 3
  Total: 3 0 0 6

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
Select one:
Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE 1 2 0 2
  OR        
Office Software Applicat REVISED REQUISITE (2) (2) (0) (3)
INT 115 Global Communications 3 0 0 3
  Total: 4 2 0 5

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Interpersonal Psychology 3 0 0 3
  OR        
General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 6 0 0 6

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3
IEC 227 Elec Import/Export Doc 3 0 0 3
  Total: 5 2 0 6

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
INT 110 International Business 3 0 0 3
LOG 215 Supply Chain Management 3 0 0 3
  Total: 6 0 0 6

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 115 Business Law I REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Intro Interpersonal Com REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Public Speaking REVISED REQUISITE (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Oral Communication (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 6 0 0 6

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
IEC 228 Importing 3 0 0 3
MKT 120 Principles of Marketing REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
  Total: 6 0 0 6

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
IEC 229 Intl Trans Reg Compliance 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
  Total: 3 0 0 6

Total Credit Hours: 66

Additional Information

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives – Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 121, HUM 170, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110.

Natural Science/Mathematics Elective – MAT 110 or MAT 143

Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

A2512K REVISED
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