International Business

In the 21st century, almost everything you do – work, school, home, leisure and business – is impacted by the global economy.

The International Business program at Polaris will give you an understanding of basic business and marketing concepts with an emphasis on global market. This program is ideal for students interested in marketing, business management, communications, entrepreneurship, sales, and advertising.

Credits

High School Credit Junior Year
International Business: 2.5, Technology: .5, English: 1.0

Potential College Semester Hour Credit
Cuyahoga Community College: 13.0
College Tech Prep: 10.0
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh: 9.0
Ursuline College: 9.0

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Articulation Agreement

Ursuline College Articulation Agreement

Students will have the opportunity to receive the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) and the eMarketing Associate (CeMA) certifications.

Program Resources

Course of Study/Syllabus

Sample Assignments

Additional Information

Current Program Fees:

Junior: $ 30.00

Senior: $ 85.00

Teacher: Ching-Ling Huang

Email: chuang@polaris.edu

Education: MBA, University of Lousville, Kentucky
M.ED of Curriculum & Instruction, specialized in World Language Education, Cleveland State University
Career Tech  Education, Kent State University

Certifications: Certified Career Technical Education Instructor, State of Ohio
Certified Mandarin Chinese Teacher, State of Ohio
Years at Polaris: 5
Industry Experience: 5 years of International Marketing; 10 years of consulting for HUASHE, Co., Ltd., Taiwan
Interests/Hobbies: Reading, classical music, fashion, traveling around the world

Skills

  • Marketing and business basics
  • Communication skills
  • Economic concepts and international business
  • Information technology basics and computer applications
  • Internet/Web page design
  • Marketing research
  • Product management
  • Branding
  • Promotion
  • Selling
  • Supply chain management
  • Pricing
  • Financial analysis
  • Business law, ethics, and legal issues
  • Business management and entrepreneurship
  • Foundation of International Business
  • Global Business Environment
  • International Trade Relations
  • Professional development and careers

Certifications

  • *IC3 Internet and Computing Core

Career Options

  • Advertising
  • Public relations
  • Marketing management
  • Sports and entertainment marketing
  • Market researcher
  • Professional sales
  • Import/Export
  • International Trading
  • Entrepreneur

iC3

CeMA

DECA