How to Get Started
To get started in the International Business and Trade program, complete the admissions process at Richland College.
When you meet with an academic advisor, mention your interest in the International Business and Trade program so he or she can help you determine which courses you should take.
If you are planning to earn an associate degree or certificate, please note that you must complete 25 percent of your degree requirements at the college awarding the degree.
Tuition
Dallas County residents pay $135 per three-hour class — that’s $45 per credit hour, or less than $550 for a full semester load of 12 credit hours.
Compare that to what you’d pay elsewhere! See DCCCD tuition rates for tuition according to your place of residency.
Rising Star Program
If you are a Dallas County high school graduating senior, you may qualify for Rising Star funds to help pay for this program. The Rising Star program offers academic support services and up to $4,000 for tuition and books, if you have established financial need.
Courses Offered (Curriculum)
Our catalog provides detailed information about the courses we offer and the courses required for the following associate degree and certificates:
Accreditation
All seven DCCCD colleges are individually accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Why is accreditation important? Being accredited means that a college has met certain standards of quality set by an independent accrediting agency. Attending an accredited institution is the best way to ensure your degree (and all the hard work that went into it) will be recognized by other colleges and universities when you transfer and by future employers. Federal financial aid is only available to students of accredited colleges and universities.
Related Programs at DCCCD
Although International Business and Trade is a unique DCCCD program, we offer several other business-related programs that might interest you.
Small Business Development Centers Associated with DCCCD
DCCCD sponsors two Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Both offer:
- Accredited training seminars on relevant topics such as Fundamentals of Importing and Exporting, NAFTA, Global Market Series-Importing, Global Market Series-Exporting and more
- Analysis of your current international trade strategy at any stage in your company’s life cycle
- Commissioned market research, including trade statistics, market analysis and business planning
- Custom educational presentations to community organizations and students
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Learn more about DCCCD Small Business Development Centers:
Faculty Profiles
Our International Business and Trade faculty members have not only relevant degrees but also real-world experience in the business world, which makes them able to relate to the challenges you'll face at work.
Our instructors work closely with you one-on-one, encouraging you and helping you to succeed in school and on the job. See profiles of some of our International Business and Trade faculty.
Transferring From DCCCD
International Business and Trade courses are designed for direct entry into the workforce. However, if you are interested in earning a degree at a four-year institution, please visit the Transfer Services Web site for guidance on the transfer process.
At least 15 Texas state universities accept the International Business and Trade associate degree and our two certificates toward a bachelor’s degree. Full articulation (transfer) agreements are in place with Texas A&M University-Commerce and the University of Texas at Arlington.
Links to Related Information
See links to Web sites for some International Business and Trade-related organizations and area chambers of commerce.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the International Business and Trade program that aren’t answered on our Web site, please feel free to contact us.