Instructor: Mike Cicero Class meets: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00-10:50am - 2 classes per week (50min × 2) × 12 weeks = 1200min COURSE DESCRIPTION: A multi-disciplinary study of the forces that shape and define global commerce. This course explores and analyzes the business and social impact of globalization and the inter-relationships among geography, culture, government and economics as they relate to the major business functions in a global marketplace. Specific focus on the winners and losers of globalization with an in-depth look at issues such as access to education, political systems, resources and markets, human rights, child labor, poverty and other development factors that affect international trade policy and the ability of all countries to participate in the global economy.