El Centro College, with its two-year Associate Degree program and One-year Certificate in International Business and Trade will prepare you to be employed in International Business. This program is coordinated in collaboration with an advisory committee representing businesses, financial institutions, technology companies, organizations, the City of Dallas, Dallas Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Business Administrations, and regional institutions.

 The present era heralds globalization, where national economies are integrated with each other. The economy of the United States is no exception to this. It is linked to the international economy.

Occupational Demand: The establishment of International Business and Trade Program, under El Centro College is crucial to meet the manpower needs of international businesses located in the City of Dallas. Dallas became the top business city in the U.S. in 1999. (See Fortune Magazine, December, 1999). 

Dallas continues to expand and is attracting foreign investment. "Exports are expected to more than double over the next ten years", as reported in the Winter, 2000 Texas Economic Update. This positive trend of the export sector suggests greater job opportunity in Dallas for international business graduates. The salary varies according to the type of profession. For International Business graduates with Associates Degree, based on a recent survey, the entry-level salary range for import/export specialist is between $28,000-33,000.